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  23. Building Photo - Birchview Gardens
    $248 Off
    Price Drop. $248 Off
    1 BED
    $1,990+
    2 BEDS
    $2,040+

    Birchview Gardens

    163 Birchview Dr, Piscataway, NJ 08854
  25. Building Photo - 62 Eton Way
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,400

    62 Eton Way

    62 Eton Way, Franklin Township, NJ 08873
  26. Building Photo - 43 Hillcrest Ave
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,600

    43 Hillcrest Ave

    43 Hillcrest Ave, Franklin Township, NJ 08873
  28. Building Photo - 42 Jefferson Ave
    5 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS
    $6,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$6,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$6,000

    42 Jefferson Ave

    42 Jefferson Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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  29. 2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,975
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,975
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,975

    18 Alerica Ln

    18 Alerica Ln, Franklin Township, NJ 08873
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  30. Building Photo - 6 Boyard Ct
    3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $3,100

    6 Boyard Ct

    6 Boyard Ct, Franklin Township, NJ 08873
  32. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,500

    1 Landry Rd

    1 Landry Rd, Franklin Township, NJ 08873
  33. 3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $3,300

    13 Hampton Rd

    13 Hampton Rd, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
  34. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,600

    40 Beverly Ave

    40 Beverly Ave, Franklin Township, NJ 08873
  36. Building Photo - 123 Kossuth St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,100

    123 Kossuth St

    123 Kossuth St, Franklin Township, NJ 08873
  38. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,975

    834 Edpas Rd

    834 Edpas Rd, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
  39. 3 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS
    $4,200

    57 Ray St

    57 Ray St, Franklin Township, NJ 08873
  40. Building Photo - 94 Martin St
    4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,200

    94 Martin St

    94 Martin St, Franklin Township, NJ 08873
  41. Building Photo - 80 Gates Rd
    5 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $6,700

    80 Gates Rd

    80 Gates Rd, Franklin Township, NJ 08873
  42. 4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,850

    36 Arden St

    36 Arden St, Franklin Township, NJ 08873
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Living & Renting in Somerset

Somerset at a Glance

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Somerset, NJ Apartments for Rent

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 $2,125.

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

The average rent for a studio apartment in Somerset, NJ is $1,947.

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 $2,125.

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 $2,621.

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 $3,137.

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