Cheap Homes for Rent in Ocean County, NJ from $1,600 (111 Rentals)

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property at 310 Maryland Ave

$1,600 - $2,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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310 Maryland Ave

Point Pleasant BeachNJ08742
property at 270 Sherman Ave

$1,800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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270 Sherman Ave

Seaside HeightsNJ08751

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property at 292A N St

$1,950 - $2,250

3 Bedroom Rentals

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292A N St

Seaside ParkNJ08752

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property at 799 US-9

$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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799 US-9

Little Egg Harbor TownshipNJ08087
property at 438 NJ-35

$1,700 - $2,950

1 Bedroom Rentals

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438 NJ-35

MantolokingNJ08738
property at 573 Innkeeper Ln

$2,100

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$2,100
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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573 Innkeeper Ln

Toms RiverNJ08753

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property at 865A Inverness Ct

$2,150

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$2,150
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

865A Inverness Ct, Unit 865A

865A Inverness Ct
LakewoodNJ08701
property at 22 Ship Dr

$2,200

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$2,200
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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22 Ship Dr

Little Egg Harbor TownshipNJ08087

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Cheapest Available Ocean County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ocean County, NJ is a Studio unit found at Drum Point Arms priced from $1,200. The Willows at Little Egg Harbor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,414. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ocean County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Drum Point ArmsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,200
The Willows at Little Egg Harbor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,414
206 Washington St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,550
Pinewood Estates1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,595
Pinewood Apartments1 BD 1 BTH1BR,1BA$1,650
Kentwood Village$2.06/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,765
Emerald Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,770
Crossroads Manor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,775
Jamestowne VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,775
Brick Estates Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean County, NJ

As of February 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocean County area is the $2.01 price per square foot Ranch Model at Bartlett Landing in the starting from $2,425. The second greatest value Ocean County apartment is the Catalina Model at Atlantic Heights starting at $2,495 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the Greenbriar Oceanaire 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.
Bartlett LandingRanch2BR,2BA$2.01
Atlantic HeightsCatalina2BR,3BA$2.08
The Willows at Little Egg Harbor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.20
Hampshire CrossingOakley2BR,2BA$2.24
Stafford PreserveWoods2BR,2BA$2.21
Paramount Apartments & TownhomesHaven2BR,2BA$2.16
Briar Knoll Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.20
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Ocean County

What type of rentals are currently available in Ocean County?

There are currently 317 Apartments for Rent in Ocean County, NJ with pricing that ranges from $645 to $12,000. There are also 538 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ocean County ranging from $1,600 to $48,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ocean County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ocean County ranges from $1,600 to $48,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,755.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Ocean County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ocean County range from $760 to $8,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,950 to $25,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,034.

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