The Park at Franklin
1 John F Kennedy Blvd,
Somerset, NJ 08873
$2,095 - $3,300 | 1-3 Beds
Somerset
Somerset, NJ
Area Guide
Enjoy the central location of this New Jersey college town
Suburban
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College Town
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Convenient
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Family-Friendly
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Wooded
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Adjacent to New Brunswick, home to Rutgers University, the city of Somerset sits in a pristine location. Job opportunities, further education, top-notch hospitals, and the performing arts are within reach of Somerset. Near this suburb you’ll find the State Theatre of New Jersey, Monument Square Park, and the Stress Factory Comedy Club. If you intend to make use of public transportation, the New Brunswick Amtrak Station will take you south into Trenton or north into New York City.
The city of Somerset features more than just a central location. Community parks like Inman Park keep residents enjoying the great outdoors, while Somerset Village offers a convenience factor, housing businesses like Grocery stores and casual dining options. However, Somerset is mostly made up of tree-lined residential streets, offering a blend of upscale apartment communities and cozy single-family homes.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Somerset, NJ is $1,843 for a studio, $2,090 for one bedroom, $2,600 for two bedrooms, and $3,252 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Somerset has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,090/month
826 Sq Ft
Transportation
40
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
1
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
39
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Johnson Park
- The Arboretum at Colonial Park
- Rutgers Gardens
- Ambrose & Doty's Brooks Park
- Giamarese Farm
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- Trenton Mercer
Top Apartments in Somerset
Houses for Rent in Somerset
Property Management Companies in Somerset, NJ
Oxford Realty Group
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20
Communities
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4,179
Units
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10
Cities
5 Communities in Somerset
Garden Communities
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72
Communities
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20,842
Units
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48
Cities
4 Communities in Somerset
Fieldstone Properties, LLC
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15
Communities
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8,931
Units
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13
Cities
2 Communities in Somerset
Cammeby's
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71
Communities
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18,555
Units
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50
Cities
1 Community in Somerset
Kriegman & Smith
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48
Communities
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5,514
Units
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34
Cities
1 Community in Somerset
The Kamson Corporation
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19
Communities
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5,476
Units
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16
Cities
1 Community in Somerset
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.