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 Oct / 2025, the average rent in Somerville is $2,405 per month, a 6.01% increase from last year’s average of $2,269.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Somerville?

In Somerville, studios rent for $1,812 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,266 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,653 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 43% 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: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Somerville is $2,405, a 6.01% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,269.

Studio Apartments at $1,812 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 $2,266, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,653 offer 912 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Somerville, NJ

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,405	799 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,812	495 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,266	737 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,653	912 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Somerville, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Somerville, NJ have increased by 6.01% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,269 to $2,405.

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

The largest share of rentals in Somerville, NJ (43%) 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?

3,522 or 37% of the households in Somerville, NJ are renter-occupied while 6,025 or 63% are owner-occupied.

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How Somerville Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Jersey City	$3,786
Jersey Shore	$2,164
Newark	$1,741
East Orange	$1,868
Elizabeth	$1,871
Bayonne	$2,604
Hoboken	$4,577
Paterson	$1,718
Summit	$2,852
Camden	$1,426
Metuchen	$2,916
Middlesex	$2,277
South Plainfield	$2,545
South River	$1,992
Highland Park	$2,291
New Providence	$2,173
Somerville	$2,405

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.