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Somerville Housing Authority

25 W End Ave, Somerville, NJ, 08876 · ~194 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Somerville, NJ (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

Somerville Housing Authority served 171 households across 194 units (88% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.2 people, an average annual income of $26,961, and pays an average of $675 per month toward rent.

Households served
171 of 194 units
Avg. household income
$26,961
Avg. rent paid by household
$675
Avg. household size
2.2 people
Households with children
45%
Head of household 62+
25%
Head of household with a disability
19%
Avg. wait to move in
15 months

Unit mix: 45% 1-bedroom, 32% 2-bedroom, 23% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Somerville Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

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