Cheap Apartments for Rent in Monmouth County, NJ from $657 (54 Rentals)

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Greentree Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greentree Apartments

239 Spring StRed Bank, NJ 07701
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Stephen Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stephen Manor

1100 Atlantic AveAsbury Park, NJ 07712
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Lido Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lido Village

111 Victor AveEatontown, NJ 07724
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Seacrest Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seacrest Apartments

105 Mccabe AveBradley Beach, NJ 07720
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407 8th Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

407 8th Ave

407 8th AveAsbury Park, NJ 07712
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Neptune Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Neptune Gardens

300 Neptune BlvdNeptune, NJ 07753
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Oakhill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakhill Apartments

95 Oakwood AveLong Branch, NJ 07740
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Wayside Oaks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wayside Oaks

1200 Wayside RdTinton Falls, NJ 07712
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311 6th Ave.
1 Bedroom Apartments

311 6th Ave.

311 6th AveAsbury Park, NJ 07712
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John R. Lewis Commons
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

John R. Lewis Commons

157 Garrett RdLong Branch, NJ 07740
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8 Monmouth Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

8 Monmouth Ave

8 Monmouth AveFreehold, NJ 07728
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Meadowbrook
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowbrook

25 Pine StTinton Falls, NJ 07753
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Cheapest Available Monmouth County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Monmouth County, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Celebrations at South Plainfield in the Browntown neighborhood priced from $654. Poplar Village in the Long Branch City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,059. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monmouth County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Celebrations at South PlainfieldA11BR, 1BA$654
Poplar Village154 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,059
The Continental at Freehold1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,119
Wayside OaksTHE CHESTNUT1BR, 1BA$1,230
Beachway ApartmentsStandard StudioStudio, 1BA$1,350
The Willows at Manalapan (Formerly The Woods)2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1,418
Heritage Village at Ocean, A 55+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR, 1BA$1,422
55+ Heritage Village at Elton Corner1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,424
Holly House ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$1,437
Heritage Village at Manalapan, 55+ Community1 BR1BR, 1BA$1,443

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monmouth County, NJ

As of September 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monmouth County area is the $1.43 price per square foot C1 Model at West End in the Long Branch City neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Monmouth County apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Heritage Village at Oakhurst (55+) in the Eatontown neighborhood starting at $1,745 with a $1.75 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Monmouth County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
West EndC13BR, 1BA$1.43
Heritage Village at Oakhurst (55+)2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.75
The Willows at Manalapan (Formerly The Woods)2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.49
The Continental at Freehold1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.36
The Place at ManalapanOne Bedrrom1BR, 1BA$1.99
Poplar Village154 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.46
55+ Heritage Village at Elton Corner1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.98
Heritage Village at Ocean, A 55+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR, 1BA$1.98
Wayside OaksTHE CHESTNUT1BR, 1BA$1.79
Celebrations at South PlainfieldA11BR, 1BA$1.04

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Monmouth County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Monmouth County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Monmouth County is at Beachway Apartments listed at $1,350.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Monmouth County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Monmouth County Apartment is $654 at Celebrations at South Plainfield.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Monmouth County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Monmouth County is starting from $1,418 at The Willows at Manalapan (Formerly The Woods).

What is the most affordable Monmouth County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Monmouth County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Place at Manalapan and starts from $2,033.

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