Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Long Branch, NJ from $800 (98 Rentals)

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property at 16 Norwood Ct

$2,250

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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16 Norwood Ct

West Long BranchNJ07764
property at 205 Locust Ave

$2,325

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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205 Locust Ave

West Long BranchNJ07764

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Lido Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lido Village

111 Victor AveEatontown, NJ 07724
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Oakhill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakhill Apartments

95 Oakwood AveLong Branch, NJ 07740
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John R. Lewis Commons
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

John R. Lewis Commons

157 Garrett RdLong Branch, NJ 07740
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West Ends
2 Bedroom Apartments

West Ends

728 Greens AveLong Branch, NJ 07740
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property at 65 Cedar Ave

$1,750 - $23,000

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65 Cedar Ave

Long BranchNJ07740
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176 Chelsea
1 Bedroom Apartments

176 Chelsea

168-176 Chelsea AveLong Branch, NJ 07740

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West Long Branch, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Long Branch Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West Long Branch, 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 $1,440. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Long Branch apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Poplar VillageStudioStudio,1BA$821
Heritage Village at Ocean, A 55+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,440
Oceanport Gardens1 BD / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,539
Twinbrook Village1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,600
Middlebrook at Monmouth$2.20/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
240 LB Elmwood0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,700
Buena Vista1 BR1BR,1BA$1,750
Pleasure BayStudioStudio,1BA$1,819
333 Ocean Blvd1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,823
176 Chelsea1/11BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Long Branch, NJ

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Long Branch 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 West Long Branch 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 West Long Branch apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The View at Long Branch2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.76
Primrose PlaceFarnsworth2BR,2BA$2.46
Twinbrook Village2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.05
Wayside PointThe Belmar2BR,2BA$2.61
130 Morris Ave.Luxury 11BR,1BA$2.24
Middlebrook at Monmouth$2.20/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.20
264 Highway 35, Unit A264 Highway 351BR,1BA$2.65
Heritage Village at Ocean, A 55+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$2.00
Oceanport Gardens1 BD / 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.57
Poplar VillageStudioStudio ,1BA$1.81

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Long Branch Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Long Branch?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Long Branch is at Poplar Village listed at $821.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Long Branch Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Long Branch Apartment is $1,059 at Poplar Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Long Branch Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Long Branch is starting from $1,848 at Oceanport Gardens.

What is the most affordable West Long Branch Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Long Branch Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pier Village Apartments and starts from $3,963.

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