
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Ocean, NJ from $1,745 (55 Rentals)


Wanamassa Gardens

Heritage Village at Oakhurst (55+)

39 Cedar Ave, Unit Apt B

Middlebrook at Monmouth

Twinbrook Village

501-511 Lake Ter

Jumping Brook Apartments

Terrace Lake Apartments, LLC

401 Main St
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Eatoncrest Apartment Homes

Mariner Apartments

200 Deal Lake Drive

561 Summer St

1504 Summerfield Ave

404 Main St

Tinton Falls Senior Residence

Stephen Manor

Prospect Terrace Apartments

John R. Lewis Commons
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Wayside Oaks

The Pines at Tinton Falls

Oakhill Apartments

407 8th Ave

Neptune Gardens

Meadowbrook

West Ends

26 Cedar Ave

127 Phillips Ave

87 Cookman Ave
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322 Wells Ave

3 Cedar Ave

Frederick Douglas Apartments

506 Brinley Ave

11 Vine Ct

Fifth Avenue Flats

604 Irving Pl

604 Irving Pl

34 Whalepond Rd

1917 W Lake Ave
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16 Cedar Ave

12 Wyckoff St

124 Broadway

36 Whalepond Rd

20 Vine Ct

10 Seaview Ave

Shore Gardens Apartments

109 Mt Tabor Way

304 South St

184 Ridgewood Ave
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Ocean, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ocean?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Studio Apartments | $2,270 | $1,437 | $3,095 |
| Ocean 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,719 | $1,156 | $10,000+ |
| Ocean 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,700 | $1,745 | $10,000+ |
| Ocean 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,636 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
| Ocean 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,771 | $7,850 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ocean Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ocean?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ocean is under $1,899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ocean?
The cheapest apartment in Ocean is Middlebrook at Monmouth which is listed at $2,015, while the average apartment in Ocean costs $8,310.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ocean?
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 3 regular apartments in Ocean 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?
Cheap apartments in Ocean have an average cost of $188 which is $8,122 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ocean.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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