
Cheap Homes for Rent in Ocean County, NJ from $1,300 (57 Rentals)
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1021C Aberdeen Dr

33 Decatur Ave

1A Bristol St

442B Cheshire Ct

310 Maryland Ave

1605 Grand Central Ave

89D Dorchester Dr

247 Cassville Rd

8 Key W Ct
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23B Mill Rd

131 Hiering Ave

309 Hiering Ave

96 Edinburgh Ln

104 W Chadwick Way

111B Edinburgh Ln

17 Sampson Ave

23 Guyer Ave

300 Coolidge Ave

2204 Grand Central Ave
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116 Marine St

56 Island Ave

306 Sumner Ave

27 Arnold Ave

204 Butler Blvd

103 8th Ave

1713 Boulevard

34A Edinburgh Ln

45 Guadeloupe Dr

141 Trenton Ave
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561B Malvern Ct

19 Flintshire Terrace

134A Buckingham Dr

20 Vail St

1001-1019 Boulevard

3 Niblick St

218 Grant Ave

42 Buckingham Dr

436 St Thomas Dr

6 Panama Ct

1700 NJ-37

306 Cedar St, Unit B (Upstairs)

30 O St

121 W Tide Way

1210 Boulevard

213 Sheridan Ave

112 W Tide Way

21 Coolidge Dr

6B Bayberry Ln

252B Sawmill Rd
Ocean County, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Ocean County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Ocean County 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,963 | $1,475 | $10,000+ |
Ocean County 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,223 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
Ocean County 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,359 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
Ocean County 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $9,644 | $3,250 | $10,000+ |
Ocean County 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $13,312 | $3,500 | $10,000+ |
Ocean County 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $13,126 | $3,825 | $10,000+ |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Birchwood at Waretown | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,313 |
Birchwood at Whiting 55+ Rentals | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,539 |
Kentwood Village | $1.99/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Jamestowne Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
Walnut Bay Apartments | 2x1 762sf | 2BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Victorian Gardens | $2.77/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
Hopes Crossing | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1,842 |
Prospect Pointe Apt. | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Jackson Arms | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Green Meadows at Pleasant Plains | $1.50/sq.ft. - Three Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.50 |
Cottages at Compass Point (55+) | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $2.23 |
206 Washington St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Tradewinds at Waretown | Oasis | 2BR,2BA | $2.22 |
Cedar Pines Apartments | Grand Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
208 Washington St, Unit Spacious One Bedroom | 208 Washington St | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Hopes Crossing | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.90 |
Kentwood Village | $1.99/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Birchwood at Waretown | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Birchwood at Whiting 55+ Rentals | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,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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