Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ocean, NJ from $700 (32 Rentals)

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7 Webb Ave

Ocean GroveNJ07756
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Stephen Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stephen Manor

1100 Atlantic AveAsbury Park, NJ 07712
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Lido Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lido Village

111 Victor AveEatontown, NJ 07724
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Seacrest Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Seacrest Apartments

105 Mccabe AveBradley Beach, NJ 07720
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Wayside Oaks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wayside Oaks

1200 Wayside RdTinton Falls, NJ 07712
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Oakhill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakhill Apartments

95 Oakwood AveLong Branch, NJ 07740
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Neptune Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Neptune Gardens

300 Neptune BlvdNeptune, NJ 07753
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407 8th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

407 8th Ave

407 8th AveAsbury Park, NJ 07712
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John R. Lewis Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

John R. Lewis Commons

157 Garrett RdLong Branch, NJ 07740
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Sylvania
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sylvania

96-98 W Sylvania AveNeptune City, NJ 07753
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Ocean, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ocean, NJ

Pricing Updated: 07/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Ocean, NJ area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Ocean Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Wanamassa$3,200$82135

Cheapest Available Ocean Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ocean, NJ is a Studio unit found at Poplar Village in the Long Branch City neighborhood priced from $821. Heritage Village at Ocean, A 55+ Community in the Wanamassa neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,367. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ocean apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Poplar VillageStudioStudio,1BA$821
Heritage Village at Ocean, A 55+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,367
Springwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
Heritage Village at Oakhurst (55+)2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,672
Middlebrook at Monmouth$2.18/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,675
200 Deal Lake DriveStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
Twinbrook Village1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,725
8th Ave Condos1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,800
Shore Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean, NJ

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ocean area is the $0.53 price per square foot 278 Drummond Ave Model at 278 Drummond Ave, Unit Drummond ave in the in the Southeast Asbury Park neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Ocean apartment is the Farnsworth Model at Primrose Place starting at $2,975 with a $2.46 price per square foot in the Wanamassa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ocean apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
278 Drummond Ave, Unit Drummond ave278 Drummond Ave1BR,1BA$0.53
Primrose PlaceFarnsworth2BR,2BA$2.46
SS Adams Luxury RentalsCorner 2 bedroom2BR,2BA$2.50
WELLSBROOK, LLCA Lesson in Luxury.... We call it Wellsbrook - ...2BR,1.5BA$2.68
Heritage Village at Oakhurst (55+)2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.68
130 Morris Ave.Luxury 11BR,1BA$2.24
Twinbrook Village1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.92
Victoria Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.19
Wedgewood Gardens1 Bedroom FM1BR,1BA$2.32
Middlebrook at Monmouth$2.18/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.18

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Getting Around Ocean, NJ

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $1,845.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ocean?

The cheapest apartment in Ocean is Poplar Village which is listed at $1,059, while the average apartment in Ocean costs $3,200.

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 4 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 $126 which is $3,074 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ocean.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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