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property at 310 Maryland Ave

310 Maryland Ave

Point Pleasant BeachNJ08742

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property at 141 Trenton Ave

141 Trenton Ave

LavalletteNJ08735

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Cheapest Available Ocean County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ocean County, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Birchwood at Waretown in the Greenbriar Oceanaire neighborhood priced from $1,313. Birchwood at Whiting 55+ Rentals has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,539. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ocean County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Birchwood at Waretown1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,313
Birchwood at Whiting 55+ Rentals1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,539
Kentwood Village$1.99/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,700
Jamestowne VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,725
Walnut Bay Apartments2x1 762sf2BR,1BA$1,800
Victorian Gardens$2.77/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,825
Hopes Crossing3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1,842
Prospect Pointe Apt.1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,850
Jackson Arms2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean County, NJ

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ocean County area is the $1.50 price per square foot $1.50/sq.ft. - Three Bedroom Townhome Model at Green Meadows at Pleasant Plains in the in the River Pointe neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value Ocean County apartment is the Magnolia Model at Cottages at Compass Point (55+) starting at $3,250 with a $2.23 price per square foot in the Greenbriar Oceanaire 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.
Green Meadows at Pleasant Plains$1.50/sq.ft. - Three Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.50
Cottages at Compass Point (55+)Magnolia2BR,2BA$2.23
206 Washington St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.77
Tradewinds at WaretownOasis2BR,2BA$2.22
Cedar Pines ApartmentsGrand Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.96
208 Washington St, Unit Spacious One Bedroom208 Washington St1BR,1BA$1.70
Hopes Crossing3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.90
Kentwood Village$1.99/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
Birchwood at Waretown1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.88
Birchwood at Whiting 55+ Rentals1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.20

Frequently Asked Questions about Ocean County

What type of rentals are currently available in Ocean County?

There are currently 324 Apartments for Rent in Ocean County, NJ with pricing that ranges from $559 to $12,000. There are also 523 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ocean County ranging from $1,300 to $40,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ocean County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ocean County ranges from $1,300 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,015.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Ocean County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ocean County range from $760 to $12,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,950 to $18,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,034.

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