Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ocean County, NJ from $400 (13 Rentals)

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Whispering Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Whispering Hills

345 Hawthorne LnBarnegat, NJ 08005

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Laurel Oaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Oaks

465 N Main StBarnegat, NJ 08005
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Patriot's Cove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Patriot's Cove

5 Union BlvdBarnegat, NJ 08005
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Paradise Club
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Paradise Club

17 Walnut StToms River, NJ 08753
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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 Waretown in the Greenbriar Oceanaire neighborhood priced from $1,313. 206 Washington St in the Eagles Pointe neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ocean County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Birchwood at Waretown1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,313
206 Washington St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,550
Pinewood Estates1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,595
Pinewood Apartments1 BD, 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,650
Jamestowne VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean County, NJ

As of December 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ocean County area is the $1.63 price per square foot 1713 Binnacle Rd Model at 1713 Binnacle Rd, Unit First floor in the starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Ocean County apartment is the Ridge Loft Model at Stafford Preserve starting at $2,675 with a $2.01 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.
1713 Binnacle Rd, Unit First floor1713 Binnacle Rd4BR,2BA$1.63
Stafford PreserveRidge Loft2BR,2BA$2.01
Jackson Green2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.77
Bartlett LandingRanch2BR,2BA$2.01
The Willows at Little Egg Harbor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47
Brick Estates Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
Kentwood Village$2.06/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.06
206 Washington St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.94
Drum Point Arms1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.25
Birchwood at Waretown1 Bedroom1BR,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 Drum Point Arms which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Ocean County costs $3,212.

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 2 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 $590 which is $2,622 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ocean County.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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