Average Rent in Ocean, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Ocean, NJ Rents

Ocean rentals average $1,425 for a studio rental to $6,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,500, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $264 (17.81%) year-over-year from $1,483 to $1,748. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $1,750 to $1,750. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (5.34%) year-over-year from $2,183 to $2,300. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17 (0.56%) year-over-year from $2,983 to $3,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,998 (50.57%) year-over-year from $3,950 to $5,948. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 9.28% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.96% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.60% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.12% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 38.34% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Feb 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio N/A $1,748 $1,483 (17.81%) $1,122 (55.79%)
1 BR $2.17 $1,750 $1,750 (0.00%) $1,375 (27.27%)
2 BR $2.24 $2,300 $2,183 (5.34%) $1,858 (23.77%)
3 BR $2.32 $3,000 $2,983 (0.56%) $2,667 (12.50%)
4+ BR $2.74 $5,948 $3,950 (50.57%) $3,267 (82.07%)

Historical Rents in Ocean, NJ

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Top Cities Near Ocean

There are a total of 11 cities nearby Ocean. The average rent in Ocean is currently $4,200 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Asbury Park, NJ, with an average rent of $3,250, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Ocean, NJ is Spring Lake, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $9,000 per month.

Let's compare Ocean, NJ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 64.86% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Ocean, NJ are about 56.52% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 36.57% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near Ocean, NJ in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Asbury Park, NJ $2,200 $2,450 $3,850 $3,250
Ocean Grove, NJ N/A $3,050 $2,625 $3,500
Long Beach, NY $2,000 $2,500 $3,600 $3,700
Long Branch, NJ N/A $3,050 $3,500 $4,000
Oakhurst, NJ N/A N/A N/A $4,200
New York, NY $3,500 $4,269 $5,491 $4,262
Manasquan, NJ N/A N/A $3,650 $5,000
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ N/A $1,650 $2,325 $5,500
Belmar, NJ N/A $4,000 $16,500 $6,400
Spring Lake, NJ N/A $4,700 $4,575 $9,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Ocean

There are a total of 51 neighborhoods in or near Ocean. Some of these neighborhoods include Flatbush, East Harlem, and Bedford-Stuyvesant. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 51 total neighborhoods in or near Ocean, NJ in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Ocean, NJ is currently around $4,300 per month. A total of 17 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only thirteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,300. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Ocean's average rent, which is only $3,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Ocean, Elmhurst has the most affordable average rent at $2,800 per month. Whereas, at $7,995 average rent per month, Tribeca is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Ocean. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Flatbush, New York, NY $2,618 $2,785 $3,050 $2,958
East Harlem, New York, NY $3,200 $2,822 $3,000 $3,195
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY $2,467 $2,895 $3,200 $3,200
Central Harlem, New York, NY $2,545 $2,929 $3,300 $3,250
Harlem, New York, NY $2,650 $2,822 $3,195 $3,250
Bushwick, New York, NY $2,795 $3,178 $3,300 $3,300
Crown Heights, New York, NY $2,860 $3,100 $3,556 $3,395
West Harlem, New York, NY $2,538 $2,750 $3,250 $3,538
Long Island City, New York, NY $3,300 $3,896 $5,800 $4,000
Murray Hill, New York, NY $3,475 $4,378 $6,489 $4,060
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,395 $4,150 $5,464 $4,071
Little Italy, New York, NY $3,500 $4,000 $5,395 $4,200
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,500 $4,000 $6,016 $4,223
Prospect Heights, New York, NY $3,635 $4,390 $5,795 $4,300
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,376 $4,266 $5,616 $4,320
Financial District, New York, NY $3,500 $4,650 $6,380 $4,441
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,850 $3,995 $5,495 $4,445
Upper West Side, New York, NY $3,298 $4,500 $6,800 $4,550
East Village, New York, NY $3,150 $3,795 $5,092 $4,650
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $3,600 $4,653 $6,995 $4,681
NoLita, New York, NY N/A $4,995 $5,495 $4,995
Williamsburg, New York, NY $3,827 $4,723 $5,900 $5,000
Midtown, New York, NY $3,675 $4,500 $6,898 $5,109
Midtown East, New York, NY $3,495 $4,600 $6,300 $5,150
Chelsea, New York, NY $4,220 $5,492 $8,000 $5,295
Lower East Side, New York, NY $3,722 $3,995 $5,495 $5,299
West Village, New York, NY $4,495 $5,400 $6,650 $5,300
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,200 $5,700 $5,500 $5,650
NoMad, New York, NY $4,444 $5,768 $8,800 $5,683
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $3,650 $5,585 $5,875 $5,725

Top Counties Near Ocean

There are a total of 51 counties located by Ocean, NJ. Some of these counties include Asbury Park, NJ, Neptune, NJ, and Toms River, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,800. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 7 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Edison, NJ. It's average rent per month is $2,925. Vice versa, with an average rent of $9,000, Spring Lake, NJ is the most expensive county by Ocean, NJ.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Ocean, NJ is 35.14% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Ocean, NJ is 52.17% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Asbury Park, NJ $2,200 $2,450 $3,850 $3,250
Neptune, NJ N/A $3,050 $2,750 $3,500
Toms River, NJ N/A N/A $2,750 $3,500
Ocean, NJ N/A $1,775 $2,400 $3,900
Long Branch, NJ N/A $3,050 $3,500 $4,000
Brick, NJ N/A $1,998 $2,348 $4,250
Manasquan, NJ N/A N/A $3,650 $5,000
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ N/A $1,650 $2,325 $5,500
Belmar, NJ N/A $4,000 $16,500 $6,400
Spring Lake, NJ N/A $4,700 $4,575 $9,000

Top Zipcodes Near Ocean

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Ocean, NJ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,495. A total of 2 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 10035, New York, NY at $2,949 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,680 per month is 10023, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,008. That's at least $6 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Ocean, NJ is $3,469 per month. Or in other words, $5 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $4,543 per month. Which comes out to $5 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 4 zipcodes in Ocean, NJ. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
10128, New York, NY $3,350 $4,185 $5,586 $3,995
10023, New York, NY $3,407 $5,035 $8,215 $4,680
11375, New York, NY $2,665 $2,600 $3,500 $2,995
10035, New York, NY $2,531 $2,753 $3,000 $2,949

Frequently Asked Questions - Ocean Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Ocean, NJ?
The average monthly rental price for Ocean, NJ apartments for rent is approximately $3,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Ocean, NJ rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Ocean, NJ.
How much is a studio apartment in Ocean, NJ?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,425 and an average price per square feet of $0. There are a total of 4 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Ocean.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Ocean, NJ?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,850 and an average price per square feet of $2.17. There are a total of 19 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Ocean.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Ocean, NJ?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $2.24. There are a total of 136 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Ocean.
How have rent prices in Ocean, NJ changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Ocean, NJ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.18%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Ocean, NJ?
A reasonable rent price in Ocean, NJ is around $2,800/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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