Cheap Homes for Rent in Monmouth County, NJ from $1,500 (162 Rentals)

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property at 686 Morford Ave

$1,650

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$1,650
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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

686 Morford Ave

Long BranchNJ07740
property at 605 Central Ave

$1,700

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$1,700
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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605 Central Ave

Spring LakeNJ07762

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property at 228 Spring St

$1,800

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$1,800

11 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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228 Spring St

Red BankNJ07701

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property at 364 Westwood Ave

$1,900 - $2,500

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364 Westwood Ave

Long BranchNJ07740

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property at 604 Irving Pl

$1,995

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$1,995
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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604 Irving Pl

Long BranchNJ07740

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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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 The Pines at Tinton Falls priced from $1,177. Wayside Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monmouth County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Pines at Tinton FallsTHE EVERGREEN1BR,1BA$1,177
Wayside OaksTHE CHESTNUT1BR,1BA$1,195
Allenwood Terrace ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,236
Bayshore Village (62+)2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,291
The Willows at Manalapan (Formerly The Woods)2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,418
55+ Heritage Village at Elton Corner1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,424
Holly House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,437
Heritage Village at Ocean, A 55+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,440
Heritage Village at Manalapan, 55+ Community1 BR1BR,1BA$1,443
McGuire's Grove1 Bedroom (Low)1BR,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monmouth County, NJ

As of May 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monmouth County area is the $2.05 price per square foot 2BR/1BA Model at Twinbrook Village in the in the Wanamassa neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Monmouth County apartment is the 1 Bedroom (Low) Model at McGuire's Grove starting at $1,525 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Aberdeen Hazlet Middletown neighborhood. 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.
Twinbrook Village2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.05
McGuire's Grove1 Bedroom (Low)1BR,1BA$1.45
Bayshore Village (62+)2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.34
The Willows at Manalapan (Formerly The Woods)2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.49
Allenwood Terrace ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64
55+ Heritage Village at Elton Corner1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.98
Heritage Village at Ocean, A 55+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$2.00
Heritage Village at Manalapan, 55+ Community1 BR1BR,1BA$2.08
Wayside OaksTHE CHESTNUT1BR,1BA$1.74
The Pines at Tinton FallsTHE EVERGREEN1BR,1BA$1.90

Frequently Asked Questions about Monmouth County

What type of rentals are currently available in Monmouth County?

There are currently 1156 Apartments for Rent in Monmouth County, NJ with pricing that ranges from $657 to $50,000. There are also 942 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Monmouth County ranging from $1,500 to $100,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Monmouth County ranges from $1,500 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $20,695.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Monmouth County range from $922 to $42,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $99,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,275.

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