Rent by ZIP · Somerset County
Rent in Dunellen, NJ 08812
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,550 (+2.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,866 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,900 | $1,800 | +5.6% | $1,710–2,090 | $1,452 ±$1,054 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,040 | $1,970 | +3.6% | $1,836–2,244 | $1,186 ±$548 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,550 | $2,480 | +2.8% | $2,295–2,805 | $1,872 ±$127 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,040 | $2,970 | +2.4% | $2,736–3,344 | $2,027 ±$320 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,410 | $3,290 | +3.6% | $3,069–3,751 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. 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 08812
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08810 | Dayton | $2,870 | $2,184 |
| 08809 | Clinton | $2,440 | $1,891 |
| 08816 | East Brunswick | $2,920 | $2,489 |
| 08807 | Bridgewater | $2,930 | $2,124 |
| 08817 | Edison | $2,790 | $2,136 |
| 08805 | Bound Brook | $2,600 | $2,091 |
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.