Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ocean County, NJ from $406 (24 Rentals)

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Patriot's Cove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Patriot's Cove

5 Union BlvdBarnegat, NJ 08005
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Hampton Gardens

26 James StToms River, NJ 08753
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Barnegat 67
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Barnegat 67

704 Lighthouse DrBarnegat, NJ 08005
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Cheapest Available Ocean County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ocean County, NJ is a 2 Beds unit found at Cornerstone at Lacey priced from $496. Cornerstone at Grassy Hollow has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $664. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ocean County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cornerstone at LaceyTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$496
Cornerstone at Grassy Hollow1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$664
Cornerstone at BarnegatOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$684
Cornerstone at Seaside HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$691
Drum Point ArmsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean County, NJ

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocean County area is the $1.92 price per square foot 476 Mantoloking Rd Model at 476 Mantoloking Rd, Unit 1 in the in the Water's Edge at Point Pleasant neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Ocean County apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Jackson Green starting at $2,420 with a $1.87 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Ocean County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
476 Mantoloking Rd, Unit 1476 Mantoloking Rd2BR,1BA$1.92
Jackson Green2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.87
Atlantic HeightsCatalina2BR,3BA$2.08
The Willows at Little Egg Harbor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.45
Hampshire CrossingHampton2BR,2BA$2.03
Suncrest Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.88
Silver Ridge Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.80
Cornerstone at BarnegatOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.89
Meadow Green ApartmentsTHE MEADOWS1BR,1BA$2.05
Birchwood at Whiting 55+ Rentals1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ocean County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ocean County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ocean County is at Drum Point Arms listed at $1,200.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ocean County Apartment is $664 at Cornerstone at Grassy Hollow.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ocean County is starting from $496 at Cornerstone at Lacey.

What is the most affordable Ocean County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ocean County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cornerstone at Lacey and starts from $931.

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