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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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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverbay Gardens 55+

730 Atlantic City BlvdBayville, NJ 08721
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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
Meadow Green ApartmentsTHE MEADOWS1BR,1BA$1,495
206 Washington St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,550
Pinewood Estates1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,595
Silver Ridge Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,630
Pinewood Apartments1 BD 1 BTH1BR,1BA$1,685
Jamestowne VillageA11BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean County, NJ

As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocean County area is the $1.97 price per square foot Crest + Den Model at Paramount Apartments & Townhomes in the in the River Pointe neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Ocean County apartment is the Ranch Model at Bartlett Landing starting at $2,475 with a $2.05 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.
Paramount Apartments & TownhomesCrest + Den2BR,2BA$1.97
Bartlett LandingRanch2BR,2BA$2.05
Atlantic HeightsCatalina2BR,3BA$2.08
The Willows at Little Egg Harbor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.45
Silver Ridge Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.80
Kentwood Village$2.06/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.06
Cornerstone at Seaside HeightsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.03
206 Washington St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.94
Meadow Green ApartmentsTHE MEADOWS1BR,1BA$2.05
Birchwood at Whiting 55+ Rentals1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ocean County Apartments

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 Washington Square Apartments and starts from $2,700.

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