What is the average apartment size in Somerville?

The average size for a Somerville, NJ apartment is 821 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 Aug / 2026, the average rent in Somerville is $2,456 per month, a 0.47% increase from last years average of $2,445.

What is the average apartment size in Somerville?

The typical apartment in Somerville offers about 821 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Somerville, NJ Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Somerville ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 34% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Somerville?

In Somerville, 39% of households rent while 61% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Somerville is $2,456, a 0.47% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,445.

One-bedroom apartments provide 742 square feet for $2,266, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $2,769 offer 954 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Somerville, NJ

Last updated: October 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,456	821 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,266	742 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,769	954 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Somerville, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Somerville, NJ have increased by 0.47% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,445 to $2,456.

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

The largest share of rentals in Somerville, NJ (34%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Somerville, NJ?

578 or 39% of the households in Somerville, NJ are renter-occupied while 910 or 61% are owner-occupied.

How Somerville Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Somerville	$2,456
Jersey Shore	$2,206
Jersey City	$3,761
Newark	$1,783
East Orange	$1,902
Elizabeth	$1,920
Bayonne	$2,616
Hoboken	$4,539
Paterson	$1,697
New Brunswick	$2,534
Camden	$1,517
Metuchen	$2,925
Bound Brook	$2,227
Highland Park	$2,360
North Plainfield	$2,057
Flemington	$2,118
New Providence	$2,228

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.