Rent by ZIP · Somerset County
Rent in Somerset, NJ 08873
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,840 (+6.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,087 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,110 | $1,930 | +9.3% | $1,899–2,321 | $1,848 ±$334 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,280 | $2,120 | +7.5% | $2,052–2,508 | $1,860 ±$82 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,840 | $2,660 | +6.8% | $2,556–3,124 | $2,190 ±$95 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,380 | $3,190 | +6% | $3,042–3,718 | $2,552 ±$210 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,800 | $3,530 | +7.6% | $3,420–4,180 | $2,352 ±$250 |
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 08873
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08872 | Sayreville | $2,240 | $1,773 |
| 08876 | Somerville | $2,530 | $1,899 |
| 08869 | Raritan | $2,740 | $2,096 |
| 08867 | Pittstown | $2,420 | – |
| 08879 | South Amboy | $2,420 | $1,912 |
| 08880 | South Bound Brook | $2,460 | $1,918 |
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.