Cheap Homes for Rent in Ocean County, NJ from $1,200 (61 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Ocean County.

property at 15 Sumner Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Sumner Ave, Unit 12

15 Sumner Ave
Seaside HeightsNJ08751

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property at 250 Hancock Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

250 Hancock Ave, Unit #B

250 Hancock Ave
Seaside HeightsNJ08751
property at 1 Geneva Rd

$1,775

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$1,775

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$1,775

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1 Geneva Rd

LakehurstNJ08733

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property at 118 Lexington Dr

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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118 Lexington Dr

Little Egg Harbor TownshipNJ08087
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

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property at 51 Hiering Ave

$2,000

2 Bedroom Rentals

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51 Hiering Ave

Seaside HeightsNJ08751
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 301 Arnold Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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301 Arnold Ave

Seaside HeightsNJ08751
property at 278C Kingston Ct

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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278C Kingston Ct, Unit 278 C Kingston Ct

278C Kingston Ct
LakewoodNJ08701

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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. Birchwood at Whiting 55+ Rentals has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,202. 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
Birchwood at Whiting 55+ Rentals1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,202
206 Washington St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,550
Pinewood Estates1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,595
Silver Ridge Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,630
Jamestowne VillageA11BR,1BA$1,695
The Willows at Little Egg Harbor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,714
Pinewood Apartments1 BD 1 BTH1BR,1BA$1,715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean County, NJ

As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocean County area is the $1.83 price per square foot The Cypress Model at Amber Grove in the starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Ocean County apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The Willows at Little Egg Harbor starting at $1,714 with a $1.45 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.
Amber GroveThe Cypress2BR,1.5BA$1.83
The Willows at Little Egg Harbor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.45
Hampshire CrossingHampton2BR,2BA$2.03
Meadow Green ApartmentsTHE OASIS2BR,2BA$1.71
Waterside Gardens2 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.13
380 Sapphire Dr, Unit Sapphire380 Sapphire Dr1BR,1BA$1.55
Silver Ridge Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.80
Cornerstone at Seaside HeightsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.03
206 Washington St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.94
Birchwood at Whiting 55+ Rentals1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72

Frequently Asked Questions about Ocean County

What type of rentals are currently available in Ocean County?

There are currently 335 Apartments for Rent in Ocean County, NJ with pricing that ranges from $594 to $12,000. There are also 541 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ocean County ranging from $1,200 to $60,000.

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 $1,200 to $60,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,981.

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 $594 to $10,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $20,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,034.

Expert Rental Resources

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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