Rent by ZIP · Somerset County
Rent in Raritan, NJ 08869
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,740 (+7.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,112 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,040 | $1,850 | +10.3% | $1,836–2,244 | $2,197 ±$798 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,200 | $2,030 | +8.4% | $1,980–2,420 | $2,240 ±$187 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,740 | $2,550 | +7.5% | $2,466–3,014 | $2,096 ±$456 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,260 | $3,060 | +6.5% | $2,934–3,586 | $1,865 ±$151 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,660 | $3,380 | +8.3% | $3,294–4,026 | $2,327 ±$1,612 |
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 08869
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08867 | Pittstown | $2,420 | – |
| 08872 | Sayreville | $2,240 | $1,773 |
| 08865 | Phillipsburg | $1,960 | $1,446 |
| 08873 | Somerset | $2,840 | $2,190 |
| 08863 | Fords | $2,740 | $2,078 |
| 08876 | Somerville | $2,530 | $1,899 |
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.