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Wanamassa Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wanamassa Gardens

1515 Allen AveOcean, NJ 07712
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property at 35 1/2 Olin St

$1,350 - $1,450

1 Bedroom Rentals

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35 1/2 Olin St

Ocean GroveNJ07756

Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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property at 19 Webb Ave

$1,750 - $2,950

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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19 Webb Ave

Ocean GroveNJ07756
property at 7 Webb Ave

$1,850 - $2,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Oct 1

7 Webb Ave

Ocean GroveNJ07756

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property at 111 Brighton Ave

$2,200 - $3,859

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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111 Brighton Ave

Long BranchNJ07740

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property at 103 Pavilion Ave

$2,200 - $3,800

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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103 Pavilion Ave

Long BranchNJ07740

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Ocean, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ocean Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ocean, NJ is a Studio unit found at Holly House Apartments in the Waterfront neighborhood priced from $1,437. 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 $1,440. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ocean apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Holly House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,437
Heritage Village at Ocean, A 55+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,440
Middlebrook at Monmouth$2.20/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Shore Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
200 Deal Lake DriveStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
MeadowbrookThe Hydrangea2BR,2BA$1,762
176 Chelsea1/11BR,1BA$1,850
Munroe TowersFloorplan N1BR,1BA$1,970
West Park Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,999
Wedgewood Gardens1 Bedroom FM1BR,1BA$2,011

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean, NJ

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocean area is the $2.76 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at The View at Long Branch in the in the Jockey Club neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Ocean apartment is the 1 Bedroom FM Model at Wedgewood Gardens starting at $2,011 with a $2.23 price per square foot in the Eatontown 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.
The View at Long Branch2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.76
Wedgewood Gardens1 Bedroom FM1BR,1BA$2.23
Mi Place at Wayside1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.31
501-511 Lake Ter2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.63
Gables ApartmentsOne Bedroom w/ Dining Area1BR,1BA$2.73
Middlebrook at Monmouth$2.20/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.20
Southbrook Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.83
Heritage Village at Ocean, A 55+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$2.00
Edgewater Gardens Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 690 sqft1BR,1BA$2.98
Shore Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.96

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ocean Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ocean?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ocean is at Holly House Apartments listed at $1,437.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ocean Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ocean Apartment is $1,440 at Heritage Village at Ocean, A 55+ Community.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ocean Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ocean is starting from $2,015 at Middlebrook at Monmouth.

What is the most affordable Ocean Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ocean Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Star of the Sea Apartments and starts from $5,200.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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