How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Franklin Township (Somerset County), NJ?
In Franklin Township (Somerset County), NJ, the median gross rent for a two-bedroom home is $2,193 (±$93) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25031).
A one-bedroom home rents for a median of $1,874 (±$87).
A three-bedroom home rents for a median of $2,573 (±$184).
HUD’s fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in the Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area is $2,623.
Figures last updated on .
- Studio
- $1,848 (±$334)
- 1 bedroom
- $1,874 (±$87)
- 2 bedrooms
- $2,193 (±$93)
- 3 bedrooms
- $2,573 (±$184)
Rent by bedroom count in Franklin Township (Somerset County)
| Franklin Township (Somerset County) | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,848 (±$334) | $1,608 (±$224) | $1,363 (±$30) | $1,248 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,874 (±$87) | $1,793 (±$34) | $1,465 (±$9) | $1,235 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,193 (±$93) | $2,144 (±$60) | $1,804 (±$9) | $1,407 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,573 (±$184) | $2,455 (±$111) | $2,037 (±$18) | $1,584 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,352 (±$250) | $2,658 (±$175) | $2,365 (±$47) | $1,957 |
A median for a bedroom size is published only where enough renting households of that size were surveyed; a dash means the Census Bureau did not publish one.
Census rents against HUD’s Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027
| Census median, this place | HUD Fair Market Rent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,874 (±$87) | $2,103 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,193 (±$93) | $2,623 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,573 (±$184) | $3,125 |
A Fair Market Rent is HUD’s estimate of the gross rent of a modest rental home across the whole HUD area, set for the voucher program; the Census median is what renting households in this place reported paying.
The two answer different questions and are not expected to match.
Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms in places near Franklin Township (Somerset County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Township (Somerset County) | — | $2,193 (±$93) | — |
| North Brunswick Township | 4.2 mi | $2,222 (±$58) | Not measurably different |
| Manville Borough | 4.9 mi | $1,744 (±$148) | Lower |
| Rutgers University-Busch Campus | 5.3 mi | $2,183 (±$100) | Not measurably different |
| South Bound Brook Borough | 5.5 mi | $1,918 (±$192) | Lower |
| New Brunswick | 5.6 mi | $1,828 (±$74) | Lower |
| Belle Mead | 5.6 mi | $2,899 (±$349) | Higher |
| Hillsborough | 5.8 mi | $2,228 (±$151) | Not measurably different |
| Finderne | 6.0 mi | $1,971 (±$311) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Manville Borough, NJ ($1,744), South Bound Brook Borough, NJ ($1,918), New Brunswick, NJ ($1,828).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Belle Mead, NJ ($2,899).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms across Somerset County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Bernardsville Borough | $2,556 (±$1,266) |
| 4 | Bernards Township | $2,522 (±$195) |
| 5 | Watchung Borough | $2,490 (±$416) |
| 6 | Bedminster Township | $2,400 (±$242) |
| 7 | Hillsborough Township | $2,374 (±$274) |
| 8 | Branchburg Township | $2,335 (±$122) |
| 9 | Franklin Township (Somerset County) | $2,193 (±$93) |
| 10 | Bridgewater Township | $2,134 (±$254) |
| 11 | Green Brook Township | $2,115 (±$336) |
| 12 | Raritan Borough | $2,096 (±$456) |
| 13 | Bound Brook Borough | $2,075 (±$255) |
| 14 | Rocky Hill Borough | $1,925 (±$298) |
| 15 | South Bound Brook Borough | $1,918 (±$192) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Somerset County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Franklin Township (Somerset County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: East Franklin, Franklin Center, Franklin Park, Kingston, Middlebush, Six Mile Run, Somerset, Ten Mile Run, +2.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Franklin Township (Somerset County)
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Franklin Township (Somerset County)?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Franklin Township (Somerset County), NJ is $1,874 (±$87) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in Franklin Township (Somerset County)?
The median gross rent for a two-bedroom home in Franklin Township (Somerset County), NJ is $2,193 (±$93) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much does a three-bedroom rental cost in Franklin Township (Somerset County)?
The median gross rent for a three-bedroom home in Franklin Township (Somerset County), NJ is $2,573 (±$184) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Median Gross Rent by Bedrooms (B25031), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin township, Somerset County, New Jersey
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Franklin township, Somerset County, New Jersey (county subdivision:24900, in state:34 county:035).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
B25031_002E, B25031_002M, B25031_003E, B25031_003M, B25031_004E, B25031_004M, B25031_005E, B25031_005M, B25031_006E, B25031_006M, B25031_007E, B25031_007M
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Figures last updated on .
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