Average Rent in Ocean, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Ocean, NJ Rents

Ocean rentals average $1,525 for a studio rental to $5,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,200, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $696 (44.13%) year-over-year from $1,577 to $2,273. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $152 (9.36%) year-over-year from $1,621 to $1,773. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $33 (1.54%) year-over-year from $2,167 to $2,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $83 (2.91%) year-over-year from $2,867 to $2,950. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $375 (9.62%) year-over-year from $3,900 to $4,275. 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 down by 22.20% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.80% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.54% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.28% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.85% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Dec 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$2,273	$1,577 (44.13%)	$958 (137.34%)
1 BR	N/A	$1,773	$1,621 (9.36%)	$1,017 (74.34%)
2 BR	$1.91	$2,200	$2,167 (1.54%)	$1,800 (22.22%)
3 BR	$2.50	$2,950	$2,867 (2.91%)	$2,483 (18.83%)
4+ BR	$1.98	$4,275	$3,900 (9.62%)	$3,192 (33.94%)

Historical Rents in Ocean, NJ

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Top Cities Near Ocean

There are a total of 8 cities nearby Ocean. The average rent in Ocean is currently $3,912 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Asbury Park, NJ, with an average rent of $2,750, 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 $10,000 per month.

Let's compare Ocean, NJ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 60.08% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Ocean, NJ are about 66.29% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 58.25% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 8 cities near Ocean, NJ in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Asbury Park, NJ	$1,750	$2,200	$2,800	$2,750
Ocean Grove, NJ	N/A	$3,050	$2,798	$3,325
Long Beach, NY	$1,925	$2,550	$3,350	$3,500
Long Branch, NJ	N/A	$3,100	$3,750	$3,850
Belmar, NJ	N/A	$2,800	$15,000	$3,975
New York, NY	$3,405	$4,150	$5,000	$4,200
Manasquan, NJ	N/A	$2,875	$3,650	$5,500
Spring Lake, NJ	N/A	$1,900	$5,750	$10,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Ocean

There are a total of 55 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 55 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 10 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,300. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Ocean's average rent, which is only $3,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Ocean, Elmhurst has the most affordable average rent at $2,679 per month. Whereas, at $12,000 average rent per month, SoHo 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	$2,550	$2,715	$3,099	$2,987
East Harlem, New York, NY	$2,525	$2,900	$3,000	$3,200
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$2,500	$2,850	$3,100	$3,200
Bushwick, New York, NY	$2,795	$2,900	$3,300	$3,300
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,600	$2,850	$3,100	$3,395
Central Harlem, New York, NY	$2,650	$2,827	$3,200	$3,400
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$2,704	$2,995	$4,000	$3,500
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,550	$2,850	$2,995	$3,500
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,325	$4,150	$6,450	$3,900
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,282	$3,751	$5,733	$3,900
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,000	$5,000	$4,000
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,440	$4,050	$5,156	$4,180
Financial District, New York, NY	$3,471	$4,448	$6,096	$4,223
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,425	$4,125	$5,725	$4,306
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,565	$4,403	$5,200	$4,322
NoLita, New York, NY	N/A	$3,900	$5,495	$4,445
East Village, New York, NY	$2,895	$3,850	$4,495	$4,495
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,640	$4,183	$5,500	$4,495
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,325	$4,498	$6,075	$4,525
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,490	$4,490	$6,495	$4,620
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$3,822	$4,600	$4,921	$4,693
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$3,413	$4,623	$4,728	$4,750
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$2,988	$4,450	$6,945	$4,820
West Village, New York, NY	$4,593	$4,950	$6,650	$4,950
Little Italy, New York, NY	$3,250	$4,225	$4,850	$5,000
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,750	$5,313	$5,057	$5,235
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,625	$4,382	$6,750	$5,265
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,000	$6,150	$5,980	$5,323
Chelsea, New York, NY	$3,813	$5,495	$7,500	$5,335
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,309	$5,686	$8,172	$5,685

Top Counties Near Ocean

There are a total of 55 counties located by Ocean, NJ. Some of these counties include Asbury Park, NJ, Howell, NJ, and Neptune, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,500. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Edison, NJ. It's average rent per month is $2,750. Vice versa, with an average rent of $10,000, Spring Lake, NJ is the most expensive county by Ocean, NJ.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Ocean, NJ is 44.57% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Ocean, NJ is 51.69% 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	$1,750	$2,200	$2,800	$2,750
Howell, NJ	N/A	$2,550	$3,400	$3,300
Neptune, NJ	N/A	$2,825	$2,817	$3,322
Ocean, NJ	N/A	$1,925	$2,500	$3,325
Toms River, NJ	N/A	$1,650	$2,500	$3,500
Brick, NJ	N/A	$1,875	$2,200	$3,700
Long Branch, NJ	N/A	$3,100	$3,750	$3,850
Belmar, NJ	N/A	$2,800	$15,000	$3,975
Manasquan, NJ	N/A	$2,875	$3,650	$5,500
Spring Lake, NJ	N/A	$1,900	$5,750	$10,000

Top Zipcodes Near Ocean

There are a total of 5 zipcodes in or near Ocean, NJ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,000. A total of 3 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 10463, New York, NY at $2,900 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,695 per month is 10023, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,673. That's at least $5 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Ocean, NJ is $2,975 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,350 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 5 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	$4,095	$5,580	$3,915
10023, New York, NY	$3,000	$4,500	$8,100	$4,695
11375, New York, NY	$2,673	$2,975	$3,250	$3,000
10035, New York, NY	$2,250	$2,702	$3,250	$2,975
10463, New York, NY	$2,450	$2,680	$3,350	$2,900

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 $3,200. 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 $1,525 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 $1,773 and an average price per square feet of $0. There are a total of 26 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 $2,225 and an average price per square feet of $1.91. There are a total of 120 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 0.44%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Ocean, NJ?

A reasonable rent price in Ocean, NJ is around $2,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.