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

5 Nolan Dr

205 Locust Ave

Poplar Village

Heritage Village at Ocean, A 55+ Community

Heritage Village at Oakhurst (55+)

Oceanport Gardens

Twinbrook Village

892 Elberon Ave
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Middlebrook at Monmouth

240 LB Elmwood

Buena Vista

Pleasure Bay

333 Ocean Blvd

175 South St

Total Monthly Price
264 Highway 35, Unit A, Unit A

Continental Gardens

37 2nd Ave

West Park Manor
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Southbrook Gardens

175 South St

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Sea Verge

130 Morris Ave.

Total Monthly Price
92 Chelsea Ave, Unit Second Floor, Unit Second Floor

Pier Village Apartments

661 Ocean Ave N
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Lido Village

Prospect Terrace Apartments

Virginia Court Apartments

Oakhill Apartments

John R. Lewis Commons

Patten Point Apartments

94 Poplar Ave

94.5 Poplar Ave

35 Sternberger Ave

Monmouth Park Apartments
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West Ends

65 Cedar Ave

92 Poplar Ave

110 Poplar Ave

112 Poplar Ave

108 Poplar Ave

176 Chelsea

26 Cedar Ave

9 Berg Ave

127 Phillips 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 | $2,087 | $821 | $3,179 |
| Cheap West Long Branch 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,017 | $1,059 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap West Long Branch 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,832 | $1,745 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap West Long Branch 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,324 | $2,800 | $5,878 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $821 |
| Heritage Village at Ocean, A 55+ Community | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,440 |
| Oceanport Gardens | 1 BD / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,539 |
| Twinbrook Village | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Middlebrook at Monmouth | $2.20/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| 240 LB Elmwood | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| Buena Vista | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Pleasure Bay | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,819 |
| 333 Ocean Blvd | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,823 |
| 176 Chelsea | 1/1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The View at Long Branch | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
| Primrose Place | Farnsworth | 2BR,2BA | $2.46 |
| Twinbrook Village | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Wayside Point | The Belmar | 2BR,2BA | $2.61 |
| 130 Morris Ave. | Luxury 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| 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 |
| Oceanport Gardens | 1 BD / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Poplar Village | Studio | Studio ,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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