Rent by ZIP · Somerset County
Rent in Belle Mead, NJ 08502
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $3,370 (+2.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,298 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,510 | $2,390 | +5% | $2,259–2,761 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $2,700 | $2,620 | +3.1% | $2,430–2,970 | $1,810 ±$123 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,370 | $3,290 | +2.4% | $3,033–3,707 | $2,899 ±$349 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,020 | $3,940 | +2% | $3,618–4,422 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,510 | $4,360 | +3.4% | $4,059–4,961 | – |
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 08502
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08501 | Allentown | $1,940 | $1,456 |
| 08505 | Bordentown | $2,050 | $1,925 |
| 08510 | Millstone Township | $2,660 | – |
| 08511 | Cookstown | $1,410 | – |
| 08512 | Cranbury | $2,250 | $1,721 |
| 08514 | Cream Ridge | $2,060 | – |
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.