Somerset, NJ rental market
Last updated August 11, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Somerset, NJ is $2,667.
$2,667
-$8
+$17
42
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,200 to $5,250.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,100 | 1 |
| $1,200 | 1 |
| $1,900 | 2 |
| $2,000 | 2 |
| $2,100 | 7 |
| $2,200 | 2 |
| $2,300 | 4 |
| $2,400 | 3 |
| $2,500 | 1 |
| $2,600 | 4 |
| $2,700 | 2 |
| $2,800 | 2 |
| $2,900 | 5 |
| $3,000 | 5 |
| $3,100 | 4 |
| $3,200 | 1 |
| $3,500 | 2 |
| $3,600 | 1 |
| $3,700 | 2 |
| $3,800 | 2 |
| $3,900 | 1 |
| $4,000 | 1 |
| $4,800 | 1 |
| $4,900 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $17 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,507 | $2,500 |
| Feb | $2,431 | $2,589 |
| Mar | $2,570 | $2,466 |
| Apr | $2,500 | $2,514 |
| May | $2,300 | $2,500 |
| Jun | $2,700 | $2,500 |
| Jul | $2,700 | $2,589 |
| Aug | $2,650 | $2,900 |
| Sep | $2,600 | No data |
| Oct | $2,600 | No data |
| Nov | $2,500 | No data |
| Dec | $2,589 | No data |
Market temperature
The Somerset, NJ rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Somerset, NJ is 27% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Somerset, NJ?
The average rent in Somerset, NJ is $2,667.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Somerset, NJ?
Houses in Somerset, NJ rent between $1,200 - $5,250 with an average rent of $2,667.
3. How has the rent in Somerset, NJ changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Somerset, NJ increased by $17
4. How much has the rent in Somerset, NJ increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Somerset, NJ decreased by $8
5. How many available rentals are there in Somerset, NJ?
There are currently 42 rentals available in Somerset, NJ.
6. How do rent prices in Somerset, NJ compare with the national average?
The average rent in Somerset, NJ is $2,667 — 27% higher the national average of $2,100.