Rent by ZIP · Somerset County
Rent in Watchung, NJ 07069
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $3,400 (+1.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,738 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,530 | $2,420 | +4.5% | $2,277–2,783 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $2,730 | $2,660 | +2.6% | $2,457–3,003 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,400 | $3,340 | +1.8% | $3,060–3,740 | $2,490 ±$416 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,050 | $4,000 | +1.3% | $3,645–4,455 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,550 | $4,430 | +2.7% | $4,095–5,005 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $2,623.
What renters pay in 07069
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07068 | Roseland | $3,350 | $3,415 |
| 07070 | Rutherford | $2,390 | $2,120 |
| 07067 | Colonia | $2,800 | $2,382 |
| 07071 | Lyndhurst | $2,280 | $1,871 |
| 07066 | Clark | $2,370 | $1,858 |
| 07072 | Carlstadt | $2,010 | $1,728 |
Fair Market Rents across Somerset County, NJ · All NJ counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.