Rent by ZIP · Somerset County
Rent in Somerville, NJ 08876
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,530 (+6.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,840 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,880 | $1,720 | +9.3% | $1,692–2,068 | $1,541 ±$370 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,030 | $1,890 | +7.4% | $1,827–2,233 | $1,735 ±$65 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,530 | $2,370 | +6.8% | $2,277–2,783 | $1,899 ±$100 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,010 | $2,840 | +6% | $2,709–3,311 | $2,353 ±$257 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,380 | $3,140 | +7.6% | $3,042–3,718 | $2,791 ±$170 |
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 08876
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08873 | Somerset | $2,840 | $2,190 |
| 08879 | South Amboy | $2,420 | $1,912 |
| 08872 | Sayreville | $2,240 | $1,773 |
| 08880 | South Bound Brook | $2,460 | $1,918 |
| 08882 | South River | $2,360 | $1,758 |
| 08869 | Raritan | $2,740 | $2,096 |
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.