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70 Maryland Ave

Heritage Village at Ocean, A 55+ Community

Heritage Village at Oakhurst (55+)

Oceanport Gardens

892 Elberon Ave

538 Ocean Blvd

Middlebrook at Monmouth

Twinbrook Village

Buena Vista
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Continental Gardens

175 South St

Pleasure Bay

Glen Ellen Apartment Homes

37 2nd Ave

Edgewater Gardens Apartment Homes

Ocean Terrace Apartment Homes

333 Ocean Blvd

West Park Manor

Southbrook Gardens
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39 Cedar Ave, Unit Apt B

15 Reid St

240 LB Elmwood

Garrison Apartments

Sea Verge

130 Morris Ave.

605 Broadway

103 Pavilion Ave

Pier Village Apartments

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109 S Pemberton Ave, Unit 109 South Pemberton
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6 West End Ct

Lido Village

Prospect Terrace Apartments

Virginia Court Apartments

Oakhill Apartments

John R. Lewis Commons

Patten Point Apartments

94 Poplar Ave

94.5 Poplar Ave

548 Ocean Blvd
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Monmouth Park Apartments

West Ends

110 Poplar Ave

108 Poplar Ave

304 Cummings Ave

9 Wyckoff St

165B Wyckoff Rd

26 Cedar Ave

176 Chelsea

280 Cleveland Ave
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West Long Branch, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Long Branch?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap West Long Branch Studio Apartments | $2,261 | $1,600 | $3,188 |
| Cheap West Long Branch 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,703 | $1,440 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap West Long Branch 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,967 | $1,745 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap West Long Branch 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,394 | $4,803 | $6,172 |
| Cheap West Long Branch 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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Cheapest Available West Long Branch Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in West Long Branch, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Heritage Village at Ocean, A 55+ Community in the Wanamassa neighborhood priced from $1,440. Oceanport Gardens in the Jockey Club neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,539. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Long Branch apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Village at Ocean, A 55+ Community | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,440 |
| Oceanport Gardens | 1 BD / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,539 |
| Middlebrook at Monmouth | $2.20/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Twinbrook Village | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
| Buena Vista | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| 176 Chelsea | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Glen Ellen Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 640 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
| Edgewater Gardens Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 690 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,965 |
| Ocean Terrace Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 620 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,970 |
| Shore Gardens Apartments | One Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Long Branch, NJ
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Long Branch area is the $1.71 price per square foot B1 Model at West End in the in the Long Branch City neighborhood starting from $2,675. The second greatest value West Long Branch apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The View at Long Branch starting at $3,800 with a $2.76 price per square foot in the Jockey Club neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Long Branch apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| The View at Long Branch | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
| 109 S Pemberton Ave, Unit 109 South Pemberton | 109 S Pemberton Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.08 |
| Twinbrook Village | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| 130 Morris Ave. | Luxury 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| 240 LB Elmwood | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
| Middlebrook at Monmouth | $2.20/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Garrison Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Heritage Village at Ocean, A 55+ Community | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Oceanport Gardens | 1 BD / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
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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 Sea Verge listed at $2,180.
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 $1,440 at Heritage Village at Ocean, A 55+ Community.
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 West End and starts from $2,795.
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