What is the average apartment size in Somerville?

The average size for a Somerville, NJ apartment is 799 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Somerville?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Somerville is $2,387 per month, a 5.3% increase from last years average of $2,267.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Somerville?

In Somerville, studios rent for $1,759 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,258 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,622 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Somerville?

The typical apartment in Somerville offers about 799 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Somerville?

Studio apartments in Somerville average 495 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 737 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 912 sq. ft.

Somerville, NJ Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Somerville?

The typical rent budget in Somerville ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 39% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Somerville?

In Somerville, 37% of households rent while 63% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 25, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Somerville is $2,387, a 5.3% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,267.

Studio Apartments at $1,759 offer the most budget-friendly option with 495 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 737 square feet for $2,258, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,622 offer 912 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Somerville, NJ

Last updated: February 25, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,387	799 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,759	495 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,258	737 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,622	912 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Somerville, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Somerville, NJ have increased by 5.3% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,267 to $2,387.

What's the typical rent budget in Somerville, NJ?

The largest share of rentals in Somerville, NJ (39%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Somerville, NJ?

530 or 37% of the households in Somerville, NJ are renter-occupied while 907 or 63% are owner-occupied.

How Somerville Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Jersey City	$3,768
Jersey Shore	$2,153
Newark	$1,706
Bayonne	$2,585
East Orange	$1,849
Elizabeth	$1,854
Hoboken	$4,560
Summit	$2,862
Long Branch	$2,563
Paterson	$1,705
Metuchen	$2,885
Middlesex	$2,200
Highland Park	$2,305
South Plainfield	$2,551
South River	$1,968
Somerville	$2,387

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Somerville apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.