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Whispering Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Whispering Hills

345 Hawthorne LnBarnegat, 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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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 Cornerstone at Seaside Heights priced from $1,195. Drum Point Arms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ocean County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cornerstone at Seaside HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Drum Point ArmsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,200
Birchwood at Whiting 55+ Rentals1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,202
Pinewood Estates1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,595
Silver Ridge Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,630

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean County, NJ

As of April 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocean County area is the $1.86 price per square foot Private House Model at Jackson Arms in the starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Ocean County apartment is the Ranch Model at Bartlett Landing starting at $2,425 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.
Jackson ArmsPrivate House2BR,1BA$1.86
Bartlett LandingRanch2BR,2BA$2.01
Atlantic HeightsCatalina2BR,3BA$2.08
The Willows at Little Egg Harbor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.45
206 Washington St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.77
Kentwood Village$2.04/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.04
Meadow Green ApartmentsTHE OASIS2BR,2BA$1.67
Silver Ridge Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.80
Cornerstone at Seaside HeightsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.03
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 $1,195 at Cornerstone at Seaside Heights.

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 $1,714 at The Willows at Little Egg Harbor.

What is the most affordable Ocean County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ocean County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ocean Park Village and starts from $2,599.

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