Cheap Apartments for Rent in Long Branch, NJ from $800 (22 Rentals)

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Oakhill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakhill Apartments

95 Oakwood AveLong Branch, NJ 07740
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John R. Lewis Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

John R. Lewis Commons

157 Garrett RdLong Branch, NJ 07740
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728 Greens Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

728 Greens Ave

728 Greens AveLong Branch, NJ 07740
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Sea Verge
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Verge

385 Ocean BlvdLong Branch, NJ 07740
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Edgewater East/West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edgewater East/West

555 Patten AveLong Branch, NJ 07740
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Edgewater East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edgewater East

81 Avenel BlvdLong Branch, NJ 07740
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Oceanport Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oceanport Gardens

274 E Main StOceanport, NJ 07757
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Long Branch, NJ Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Long Branch, NJ

Pricing Updated: 05/15/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Long Branch, NJ area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Long Branch Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Long Branch City$4,623$82174

Cheapest Available Long Branch Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Long Branch, NJ is a Studio unit found at Poplar Village in the Long Branch City neighborhood priced from $821. Ocean Terrace Apartment Homes in the Long Branch City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,930. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Long Branch apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Poplar VillageStudioStudio,1BA$821
Ocean Terrace Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 620 sqft1BR,1BA$1,930
Pleasure BayStudioStudio,1BA$1,939
Glen Ellen Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 640 sqft1BR,1BA$1,955
Edgewater Gardens Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 690 sqft1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Long Branch, NJ

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Long Branch area is the $1.73 price per square foot Renovated Model at Matilda Apartments in the in the Long Branch City neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Long Branch apartment is the 2-Bed 2-Bath Model at The Westwood starting at $3,400 with a $2.85 price per square foot in the Jockey Club neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Long Branch apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Matilda ApartmentsRenovated1BR,1BA$1.73
The Westwood2-Bed 2-Bath2BR,2BA$2.85
Tak House2Bedroom 2 Bath + Den2BR,2BA$3.28
130 Morris Ave.Luxury 11BR,1BA$2.24
155 Atlantic Ave, Unit 155 B155 Atlantic Ave3BR,1BA$3.52
108 Columbia Ave, Unit 2B108 Columbia Ave1BR,1BA$2.62
Edgewater Gardens Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 690 sqft1BR,1BA$2.89
Pleasure BayStudioStudio ,1BA$2.96
Glen Ellen Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 640 sqft1BR,1BA$3.05
Ocean Terrace Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 620 sqft1BR,1BA$3.11

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Long Branch Overview

An in-demand seaside city located in the welcoming ambiance of Monmouth County, Long Branch is a wonderful option for anyone in the market for a new home in the Garden State. Offering much in the way of welcoming charm and plenty of amenities like shopping and eateries, apartments in Long Branch are flush with good will that only the state of New Jersey can deliver.

Why live in Long Branch, NJ?

From gorgeous sunsets over the Atlantic Ocean to a relaxed ambiance you can feel from your head to your toes, life in Long Branch apartments is prime New Jersey living at its finest. Schools in the city are well-regarded, and area nightlife, retail shopping and restaurants are all top notch. When it comes to cities in New Jersey that consistently make the grade, Long Branch is for sure near the top of the class.

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Getting Around Long Branch, NJ

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Long Branch Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Long Branch?

The cheapest apartment in Long Branch is Poplar Village which is listed at $1,059, while the average apartment in Long Branch costs $4,623.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Long Branch?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Long Branch that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Long Branch?

Cheap apartments in Long Branch have an average cost of $136 which is $4,487 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Long Branch.

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