
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ocean, NJ from $700 (31 Rentals)
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Continental Gardens

Poplar Village

1609 W Lake Ave

35 1/2 Olin St

Holly House Apartments

Heritage Village at Oakhurst (55+)
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1306 Springwood Ave

Twinbrook Village

892 Elberon Ave

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710 Grand Ave

Middlebrook at Monmouth

200 Deal Lake Drive

409 Sixth Ave
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702-704-704 Fifth Ave

Tinton Falls Senior Residence

Stephen Manor

Lido Village

Seacrest Apartments

The Pines at Tinton Falls

Wayside Oaks
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Prospect Terrace Apartments

Virginia Court Apartments

407 8th Ave

Neptune Gardens

Oakhill Apartments

John R. Lewis Commons

Meadowbrook
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Springwood Apartments

Frederick Douglas Apartments

Sylvania
Ocean, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ocean?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Ocean Studio Apartments | $2,016 | $821 | $3,100 |
| Cheap Ocean 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,474 | $1,059 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Ocean 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,209 | $1,745 | $5,800 |
| Cheap Ocean 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,076 | $3,000 | $6,075 |
| Cheap Ocean 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,542 | $9,235 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ocean, NJ
Pricing Updated: 03/15/2026Current 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:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wanamassa | $27,152 | $821 | 60 |
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. The Pines at Tinton Falls has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,177. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ocean apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $821 |
| The Pines at Tinton Falls | THE EVERGREEN | 1BR,1BA | $1,177 |
| Holly House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,437 |
| Heritage Village at Ocean, A 55+ Community | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,440 |
| Twinbrook Village | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Middlebrook at Monmouth | $2.20/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| 200 Deal Lake Drive | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| 201 LaReine | Studio (renovated) | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean, NJ
As of March 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocean area is the $1.91 price per square foot 2BR/1BA Model at Twinbrook Village in the in the Wanamassa neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Ocean apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Victoria Gardens starting at $2,554 with a $2.34 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Ocean apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twinbrook Village | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Victoria Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| 130 Morris Ave. | Luxury 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| 501-511 Lake Ter | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Wedgewood Gardens | 1 Bedroom FM | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| Middlebrook at Monmouth | $2.20/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 264 Highway 35, Unit A | 264 Highway 35 | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Heritage Village at Ocean, A 55+ Community | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| The Pines at Tinton Falls | THE EVERGREEN | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Poplar Village | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.81 |
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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 $1,800.
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 $27,152.
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 5 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 $153 which is $26,999 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ocean.
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