Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ocean County, NJ from $400 (22 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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Clifton Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clifton Arms

220-240 9th StLakewood, NJ 08701
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Drum Point Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Drum Point Arms

64 Drum Point RdBrick, NJ 08723
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Cornerstone at Barnegat
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornerstone at Barnegat

9 S Main StBarnegat, 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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Patriot's Cove
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Patriot's Cove

5 Union BlvdBarnegat, NJ 08005
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Hampton Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton Gardens

26 James StToms River, NJ 08753
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Barnegat 67
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Birchwood at Whiting 55+ Rentals1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,219
Birchwood at Waretown1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,313
Jamestowne VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,725
Walnut Bay Apartments2x1 762sf2BR,1BA$1,800
Victorian Gardens$2.77/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
208 Washington St, Unit Two Bedroom Townhouse208 Washington St2BR,1BA$1.50
The Fairways at Bey LeaCypress II P (Upgraded)2BR,2BA$2.21
Brick Estates Apartment Homes2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.18
206 Washington St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.77
Briar Knoll Apartments2B2B Non-Renovated2BR,2BA$2.11
Cedar Pines ApartmentsGrand Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.96
Hopes Crossing3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.90
Jackson Arms2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.24
Birchwood at Whiting 55+ Rentals1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.74
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 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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