Cheap Homes for Rent in Ocean County, NJ from $1,200 (95 Rentals)

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property at 1007 Barnegat Ave

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1007 Barnegat Ave

Seaside HeightsNJ08751
property at 1007 Barnegat Ave

$1,550

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$1,550
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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1007 Barnegat Ave

Seaside HeightsNJ08751
property at 113 Lincoln Ave

$1,550

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$1,550
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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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113 Lincoln Ave, Unit Seaside

113 Lincoln Ave
Seaside HeightsNJ08751

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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 1007 Barnegat Ave

$1,750

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$1,750
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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1007 Barnegat Ave

Seaside HeightsNJ08751
property at 113 Lincoln Ave

$1,550 - $1,850

2 Bedroom Rentals

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113 Lincoln Ave

Seaside HeightsNJ08751
property at 12 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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12 Geneva Rd

LakehurstNJ08733
property at 310 Maryland Ave

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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310 Maryland Ave, Unit 27A

310 Maryland Ave
Point Pleasant BeachNJ08742

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property at 438 NJ-35

$1,800 - $2,950

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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438 NJ-35

MantolokingNJ08738
property at 37 Geneva Rd

$1,850

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$1,850
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$1,850

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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37 Geneva Rd

LakehurstNJ08733
property at 61 Fielder Ave

$1,895

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$1,895
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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61 Fielder Ave, Unit 2ND FL

61 Fielder Ave
Seaside HeightsNJ08751
property at 61 Fielder Ave

$1,895

2 Bedroom Rentals

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61 Fielder Ave

Seaside HeightsNJ08751

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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 Barnegat priced from $684. Cornerstone at Seaside Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $821. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ocean County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cornerstone at BarnegatOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$684
Cornerstone at Seaside HeightsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$821
Drum Point ArmsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,200
Birchwood at Whiting 55+ Rentals1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,202
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 Apartments1BR - 1BTH1BR,1BA$1,715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean County, NJ

As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocean County area is the $2.11 price per square foot $2.23/sq.ft. - Layout E Model at Green Meadows at Pleasant Plains in the starting from $2,925. The second greatest value Ocean County apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Jackson Green starting at $2,305 with a $1.78 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.
Green Meadows at Pleasant Plains$2.23/sq.ft. - Layout E2BR,2BA$2.11
Jackson Green2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.78
Amber GroveThe Cypress2BR,1.5BA$1.83
The Willows at Little Egg Harbor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.45
Hampshire CrossingHampton2BR,2BA$2.03
Paramount Apartments & TownhomesHaven2BR,2BA$2.16
Kentwood Village$2.11/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.11
Meadow Green ApartmentsTHE OASIS2BR,2BA$1.71
Silver Ridge Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.80
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 333 Apartments for Rent in Ocean County, NJ with pricing that ranges from $429 to $18,000. There are also 580 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 $5,645.

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 $18,000, 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 $2,950.

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