Rent in Raritan, NJ
A 2-bedroom in Raritan, NJ (ZIP 08869) typically rents for about $2,096 a month, with a range of $2,096–$2,623. Owner-occupied homes in Somerset County pay about 1.81% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,197 | $1,953–$2,197 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $2,240 | $2,103–$2,240 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $2,096 | $2,096–$2,623 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,865 | $1,865–$3,125 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $3,508 | $3,508 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Raritan ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Raritan, NJ?
- About $2,096 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,096–$2,623. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Raritan, NJ?
- About $2,240 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,103–$2,240. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Raritan, NJ?
- About $1,865 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,865–$3,125. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Raritan, NJ?
- About $2,197 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,953–$2,197. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Raritan, NJ?
- About $3,508 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $3,508. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Raritan, NJ?
- Owner-occupied homes in Somerset County pay a typical 1.81% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Raritan rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).