Cheap Homes for Rent in Monmouth County, NJ from $1,500 (179 Rentals)

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property at 65 Cedar Ave

$1,850 - $2,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

65 Cedar Ave

Long BranchNJ07740

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property at 16 Pine Cluster Cir

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

16 Pine Cluster Cir, Unit H

16 Pine Cluster Cir
EnglishtownNJ07726

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property at 63 Stonehurst Blvd

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

63 Stonehurst Blvd, Unit C

63 Stonehurst Blvd
FreeholdNJ07728
property at 364 Westwood Ave

$1,900 - $2,300

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

364 Westwood Ave

Long BranchNJ07740
property at 455 Ocean Blvd

$1,750 - $14,500

1 Bedroom Rentals

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455 Ocean Blvd

Long BranchNJ07740

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Cheapest Available Monmouth County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Monmouth County, NJ is a 2 Beds unit found at Bayshore Village (62+) in the Aberdeen Hazlet Middletown neighborhood priced from $1,291. The Willows at Manalapan (Formerly The Woods) in the Turnpike East neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,418. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monmouth County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bayshore Village (62+)2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,291
The Willows at Manalapan (Formerly The Woods)2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,418
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
Oceanport Gardens1 BD / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,539
Twinbrook Village1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,675
Middlebrook at Monmouth$2.20/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
200 Deal Lake DriveStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
Beachway ApartmentsRenovated 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monmouth County, NJ

As of June 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monmouth County area is the $1.65 price per square foot B1 Model at West End in the in the Long Branch City neighborhood starting from $2,575. The second greatest value Monmouth County apartment is the 2BR/1BA Model at Twinbrook Village starting at $2,250 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the Wanamassa 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.
West EndB12BR,1BA$1.65
Twinbrook Village2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.05
Stamford SquareModel D2BR,2BA$2.14
Victoria Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.94
Baypointe at Keyport ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.17
Bayshore Village (62+)2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.34
The Willows at Manalapan (Formerly The Woods)2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.49
Middlebrook at Monmouth$2.20/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.20
Heritage Village at Ocean, A 55+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$2.00
Heritage Village at Manalapan, 55+ Community1 BR1BR,1BA$2.08

Frequently Asked Questions about Monmouth County

What type of rentals are currently available in Monmouth County?

There are currently 1175 Apartments for Rent in Monmouth County, NJ with pricing that ranges from $657 to $50,000. There are also 948 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Monmouth County ranging from $1,500 to $99,000.

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 $99,000 with an average monthly rent of $11,751.

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 $12,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $55,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,100.

Expert Rental Resources

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