Rent by ZIP · Somerset County
Rent in Hillsborough, NJ 08844
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $3,080 (+6.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,388 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,290 | $2,090 | +9.6% | $2,061–2,519 | $2,670 ±$730 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,470 | $2,290 | +7.9% | $2,223–2,717 | $1,817 ±$83 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,080 | $2,880 | +6.9% | $2,772–3,388 | $2,372 ±$272 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,670 | $3,450 | +6.4% | $3,303–4,037 | $2,957 ±$298 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,120 | $3,820 | +7.9% | $3,708–4,532 | $2,836 ±$253 |
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 08844
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08846 | Middlesex | $2,240 | $2,081 |
| 08840 | Metuchen | $2,930 | $2,516 |
| 08848 | Milford | $2,310 | $1,465 |
| 08850 | Milltown | $2,410 | $1,011 |
| 08837 | Edison | $2,500 | $2,085 |
| 08852 | Monmouth Junction | $2,690 | $2,143 |
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.