
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ocean County, NJ from $400 (15 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 | $1,375 | $1,250 | $1,500 |
Ocean County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,018 | $645 | $2,645 |
Ocean County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,473 | $655 | $5,527 |
Ocean County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,456 | $760 | $10,000+ |
Ocean County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,967 | $2,034 | $3,900 |
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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. Meadow Green Apartments in the River Pointe neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,458. 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 Waretown | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,313 |
Meadow Green Apartments | THE MEADOWS | 1BR,1BA | $1,458 |
Village On The Green | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,659 |
Jamestowne Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
Crossroads Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean County, NJ
As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ocean County area is the $1.46 price per square foot $1.46/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Townhome with Den Model at Green Meadows at Pleasant Plains in the starting from $3,395. The second greatest value Ocean County apartment is the Loft Model at Bartlett Landing starting at $2,549 with a $1.53 price per square foot . 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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Green Meadows at Pleasant Plains | $1.46/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Townhome with Den | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.46 |
Bartlett Landing | Loft | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
Jackson Green | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
Hampshire Crossing | Windsor | 2BR,2BA | $2.08 |
Presidential Gardens at Manchester | Lincoln 1st Fl w/ Storage | 2BR,2BA | $2.36 |
Gardens at Jackson Twenty One | The C1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Brick Estates Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
15 Hummingbird Way, Unit 1 | 15 Hummingbird Way | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Meadow Green Apartments | THE MEADOWS | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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 Waretown which is listed at $1,313, while the average apartment in Ocean County costs $2,967.
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 1 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 $609 which is $2,358 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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