
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ocean County, NJ from $400 (22 Rentals)
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Ocean County, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ocean County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Ocean County Studio Apartments | $1,425 | $1,350 | $1,500 |
Ocean County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,977 | $559 | $3,135 |
Ocean County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,523 | $655 | $5,527 |
Ocean County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,681 | $760 | $10,000+ |
Ocean County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,482 | $2,034 | $3,995 |
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Cheapest Available Ocean County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Ocean County, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Birchwood at Whiting 55+ Rentals priced from $1,219. Birchwood at Waretown in the Greenbriar Oceanaire neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,313. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ocean County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Birchwood at Whiting 55+ Rentals | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,219 |
Birchwood at Waretown | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,313 |
Jamestowne Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
Walnut Bay Apartments | 2x1 762sf | 2BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Victorian Gardens | $2.77/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean County, NJ
As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ocean County area is the $1.50 price per square foot 208 Washington St Model at 208 Washington St, Unit Two Bedroom Townhouse in the in the Eagles Pointe neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Ocean County apartment is the Cypress II P (Upgraded) Model at The Fairways at Bey Lea starting at $2,568 with a $2.21 price per square foot in the Eagles Pointe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ocean County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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208 Washington St, Unit Two Bedroom Townhouse | 208 Washington St | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
The Fairways at Bey Lea | Cypress II P (Upgraded) | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
Brick Estates Apartment Homes | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.18 |
206 Washington St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Briar Knoll Apartments | 2B2B Non-Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $2.11 |
Cedar Pines Apartments | Grand Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
Hopes Crossing | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.90 |
Jackson Arms | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
Birchwood at Whiting 55+ Rentals | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Birchwood at Waretown | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ocean County Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ocean County?
The cheapest apartment in Ocean County is Birchwood at Whiting 55+ Rentals which is listed at $1,219, while the average apartment in Ocean County costs $3,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ocean County?
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 3 regular apartments in Ocean County 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 Ocean County?
Cheap apartments in Ocean County have an average cost of $258 which is $3,442 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ocean County.
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