Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neptune City Neighborhood of Neptune, NJ from $1,000 (72 Rentals)

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Neptune Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Neptune Gardens

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

Gables Apartments

113 Walnut StNeptune, NJ 07753
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Mi Place at Wayside
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mi Place at Wayside

740 Wayside RdNeptune, NJ 07753
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property at 1609 W Lake Ave

$1,156

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1609 W Lake Ave

Neptune CityNJ07753
property at 35 1/2 Olin St

$1,350 - $1,450

1 Bedroom Rentals

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35 1/2 Olin St

Ocean GroveNJ07756

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property at 644 Church St

$1,750 - $1,850

Studio Rentals

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644 Church St

Asbury ParkNJ07712
property at 19 Webb Ave

$1,750 - $3,500

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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19 Webb Ave

Ocean GroveNJ07756

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property at 817 Drummond Ave

$2,000 - $5,000

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1 To 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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817 Drummond Ave

Asbury ParkNJ07712

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property at 406 4th Ave

$2,200 - $2,300

1 Bedroom Rentals

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406 4th Ave

Asbury ParkNJ07712
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Stephen Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stephen Manor

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

Seacrest Apartments

105 Mccabe AveBradley Beach, NJ 07720
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Sylvania
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sylvania

96-98 W Sylvania AveNeptune City, NJ 07753
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510 5th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

510 5th Ave

510-512 5th AveAsbury Park, NJ 07712
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320 7th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

320 7th Ave

320 7th AveAsbury Park, NJ 07712
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506 Brinley Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

506 Brinley Ave

506 Brinley AveBradley Beach, NJ 07720
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1266 Washington Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1266 Washington Ave

1266 Washington AveAsbury Park, NJ 07712
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Oxford Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oxford Heights

308 W Sylvania AveNeptune City, NJ 07753
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Downtown Neptune City, Neptune, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Neptune City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Neptune City area of Neptune, NJ is a Studio unit found at Holly House Apartments priced from $1,437. 201 LaReine has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Downtown Neptune City apartments for rent in Neptune, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Holly House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,437
201 LaReineStudio (renovated)Studio,1BA$1,700
320 7th Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,725
510 5th Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,800
Munroe TowersFloorplan N1BR,1BA$1,929
Gables ApartmentsOne Bedroom w/ Dining Area1BR,1BA$2,135
400 3rd Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Neptune City, NJ

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Neptune City area is the $2.94 price per square foot 2 BD / 2 BA + DEN Model at The Plaza at Belmar in the in the Downtown Neptune City neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Downtown Neptune City apartment is the InteriorTwo Bedroom #406 Model at SS Adams Luxury Rentals starting at $2,800 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the Downtown Asbury Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Neptune City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Plaza at Belmar2 BD / 2 BA + DEN2BR,2BA$2.94
SS Adams Luxury RentalsInteriorTwo Bedroom #4062BR,2BA$2.67
321 Fisher Ave, Unit 321 Fisher Ave-#1321 Fisher Ave1BR,1BA$1.70
302 5th Avenue, Unit Apt 5302 5th Avenue1BR,1BA$3.33
501-511 Lake Ter2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.63
Gables ApartmentsOne Bedroom w/ Dining Area1BR,1BA$2.73
200 6th Ave, Unit 2200 6th Ave1BR,1BA$2.72
Munroe TowersFloorplan D1BR,1BA$3.13
510 5th Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.00
Holly House ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Neptune City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Neptune City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Neptune City is under $2,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Neptune City?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Neptune City is Holly House Apartments which is listed at $1,539, while the average apartment in Downtown Neptune City costs $9,235.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Neptune City?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Downtown Neptune City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Neptune City?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Neptune City have an average cost of $119 which is $9,116 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Neptune City.

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