Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ocean County, NJ from $400 (19 Rentals)

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Whispering Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Whispering Hills

345 Hawthorne LnBarnegat, NJ 08005
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Laurel Oaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Oaks

465 N Main StBarnegat, NJ 08005
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Clifton Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clifton Arms

220-240 9th StLakewood, NJ 08701
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Drum Point Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Drum Point Arms

64 Drum Point RdBrick, NJ 08723
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Cornerstone at Lacey
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cornerstone at Lacey

900 Gary Smith WayForked River, NJ 08731
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Cornerstone at Barnegat
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornerstone at Barnegat

9 S Main StBarnegat, NJ 08005
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Paradise Club
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Paradise Club

17 Walnut StToms River, NJ 08753
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Cheapest Available Ocean County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ocean County, NJ is a 2 Beds unit found at Cornerstone at Grassy Hollow priced from $608. Birchwood at Whiting 55+ Rentals has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,160. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ocean County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cornerstone at Grassy Hollow2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$608
Birchwood at Whiting 55+ Rentals1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,160
Birchwood at Waretown1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,313
Pinewood Estates1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,595
Suncrest Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean County, NJ

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ocean County area is the $1.83 price per square foot 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Jackson Green in the starting from $2,125. The second greatest value Ocean County apartment is the $1.98/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Model at Kentwood Village starting at $2,160 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the Water's Edge at Point Pleasant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ocean County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Jackson Green2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.83
Kentwood Village$1.98/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.98
Tall Timber ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.80
Hopes Crossing3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.90
Suncrest Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.77
Village On The Green2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.23
121 Blaine Ave, Unit #3121 Blaine Ave2BR,1BA$2.13
Cornerstone at Grassy Hollow1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1.23
Birchwood at Waretown1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.88
Birchwood at Whiting 55+ Rentals1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.66

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ocean County Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ocean County?

The cheapest apartment in Ocean County is Cornerstone at Grassy Hollow which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Ocean County costs $3,920.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ocean County?

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 6 regular apartments in Ocean County 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 Ocean County?

Cheap apartments in Ocean County have an average cost of $457 which is $3,463 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ocean County.

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