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  23. Building Photo - Birchview Gardens
    $297 Off
    Price Drop. $297 Off
    1 BED
    $1,899+
    2 BEDS
    $2,587+

    Birchview Gardens

    163 Birchview Dr, Piscataway, NJ 08854
  24. Building Photo - 62 Eton Way
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,350
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,350
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,350

    62 Eton Way

    62 Eton Way, Franklin Township, NJ 08873
  25. Building Photo - 80 Oswestry Way
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,700

    80 Oswestry Way

    80 Oswestry Way, Franklin Township, NJ 08873
  26. Building Photo - 18 Alerica Ln
    2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,850

    18 Alerica Ln

    18 Alerica Ln, Franklin Township, NJ 08873
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  27. Building Photo - 35 Almond Dr
    2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $2,800

    35 Almond Dr

    35 Almond Dr, Franklin Township, NJ 08873
  28. Building Photo - 834 Edpas Rd
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,875

    834 Edpas Rd

    834 Edpas Rd, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
  29. Building Photo - 123 Kossuth St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,875

    123 Kossuth St

    123 Kossuth St, Franklin Township, NJ 08873
  30. Building Photo - 57 Ray St
    3 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS
    $4,200

    57 Ray St

    57 Ray St, Franklin Township, NJ 08873
  31. 5 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $6,700

    80 Gates Rd

    80 Gates Rd, Franklin Township, NJ 08873
  32. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,999

    15 Norwich Pl

    15 Norwich Pl, Franklin Township, NJ 08873
  37. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $3,100

    6 Boyard Ct

    6 Boyard Ct, Franklin Township, NJ 08873
  39. Building Photo - 90 Almond Dr
    2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $2,700

    90 Almond Dr

    90 Almond Dr, Franklin Township, NJ 08873
  40. Building Photo - 10 Leahy Ct
    3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,900

    10 Leahy Ct

    10 Leahy Ct, Franklin Township, NJ 08873
  41. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,350

    62 Eton Way

    62 Eton Way, Franklin Township, NJ 08873
  42. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,300

    1 Tripplet Rd

    1 Tripplet Rd, Franklin Township, NJ 08873
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Living & Renting in Somerset

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Somerset is an unincorporated community in Franklin Township that once housed one of the first Marconi Wireless Stations in the United States, showcasing its fascinating role in early radio communications. Located right next to New Brunswick and home to Rutgers University, apartment hunters in Somerset will discover a prime spot with easy access to jobs, higher education, top-notch healthcare facilities, and entertainment venues like the State Theatre New Jersey and Stress Factory Comedy Club.

Renting in Somerset gives you the best of both worlds—peaceful suburban living on tree-lined residential streets plus quick access to city perks. The area boasts upscale apartment communities near the convenient shopping and dining at Somerset Village, while residents can unwind at local parks like Inman Park and Monument Square Park. For commuters, the nearby New Brunswick train station is a game-changer, offering direct trains north to New York City and south to Trenton—perfect for professionals working in major metro areas.

Why Somerset?

  • The Delaware and Raritan Canal features several historic canal houses and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
  • The Hagman House, built in 1756, is a historic location that hosts third-party private events and other special events.
  • Colonial Park is a 685.5-acre park that features trails, cross-country skiing, golf, ice skating, and paddle boats.
  • Nearby Somerville is a historic town known for its antique shops, restaurants, historic sites, and the Festiville Street Festival.
  • Local farms and nurseries include the popular Suydam Farms, which has been operating for nearly 300 years and 13 generations.

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What are the average rent costs in Somerset, NJ?

The average rent in Somerset, NJ is $2,128.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Somerset, NJ?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Somerset, NJ is $1,959.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Somerset, NJ?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Somerset, NJ is $2,128.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Somerset, NJ?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Somerset, NJ is $2,596.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Somerset, NJ?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Somerset, NJ is $3,184.

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