Average Rent in Ocean, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Ocean, NJ Rents

Ocean rentals average $1,500 for a studio rental to $5,500 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 January 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $733 (48.35%) year-over-year from $1,515 to $2,248. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $168 (10.49%) year-over-year from $1,604 to $1,773. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $228 (10.54%) year-over-year from $2,167 to $2,395. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (1.69%) year-over-year from $2,950 to $3,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,083 (27.66%) year-over-year from $3,917 to $5,000. 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 0.74% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.31% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.53% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.41% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 25.52% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jan 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio N/A $2,248 $1,515 (48.35%) $1,074 (109.23%)
1 BR N/A $1,773 $1,604 (10.49%) $1,183 (49.79%)
2 BR $2.70 $2,395 $2,167 (10.54%) $1,858 (28.88%)
3 BR $4.74 $3,000 $2,950 (1.69%) $2,592 (15.76%)
4+ BR $1.98 $5,000 $3,917 (27.66%) $3,133 (59.57%)

Historical Rents in Ocean, NJ

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Top Cities Near Ocean

There are a total of 10 cities nearby Ocean. The average rent in Ocean is currently $3,900 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 $3,000, 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. Typically, rent for studios in Ocean, NJ is 50.17% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 69.12% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Ocean, NJ are about 52.24% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 23.44% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities near Ocean, NJ in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Asbury Park, NJ $1,888 $2,300 $2,800 $3,000
Ocean Grove, NJ $1,495 $3,050 $2,750 $3,500
Glen Cove, NY $2,550 $3,200 $3,600 $3,500
Long Beach, NY $1,963 $2,700 $3,500 $3,550
Oakhurst, NJ N/A N/A N/A $3,800
Long Branch, NJ N/A $3,000 $3,700 $4,000
New York, NY $3,426 $4,200 $5,300 $4,290
Belmar, NJ N/A $2,875 $16,500 $4,300
Manasquan, NJ N/A $2,875 $3,750 $5,500
Spring Lake, NJ N/A $2,700 $4,875 $9,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Ocean

There are a total of 55 neighborhoods in or near Ocean. Some of these neighborhoods include Flatbush, Bedford-Stuyvesant, and East Harlem. 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 $4,349 per month. A total of 19 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eleven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,349. 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, Concourse Village has the most affordable average rent at $2,575 per month. Whereas, at $10,000 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 $2,635 $2,750 $3,200 $3,000
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY $2,500 $2,995 $3,050 $3,150
East Harlem, New York, NY $3,210 $2,869 $3,150 $3,250
Crown Heights, New York, NY $2,821 $2,889 $3,795 $3,350
Harlem, New York, NY $2,617 $2,824 $3,250 $3,350
Central Harlem, New York, NY $2,422 $2,824 $3,300 $3,398
Bushwick, New York, NY $2,795 $3,222 $3,400 $3,431
West Harlem, New York, NY $2,400 $2,798 $3,450 $3,485
Long Island City, New York, NY $3,300 $3,840 $5,645 $4,004
Murray Hill, New York, NY $3,350 $4,300 $6,782 $4,075
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,350 $4,155 $5,895 $4,195
Financial District, New York, NY $3,525 $4,585 $6,462 $4,300
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,447 $4,284 $5,818 $4,349
Prospect Heights, New York, NY $3,585 $4,398 $4,898 $4,350
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,488 $4,047 $5,913 $4,370
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,615 $3,995 $5,445 $4,495
East Village, New York, NY $2,750 $3,695 $4,495 $4,495
Lower East Side, New York, NY $3,413 $3,302 $4,595 $4,595
NoLita, New York, NY N/A $4,495 $5,495 $4,600
Upper West Side, New York, NY $3,035 $4,495 $6,995 $4,725
Williamsburg, New York, NY $3,722 $4,575 $5,400 $4,803
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $3,500 $4,565 $6,758 $4,825
Midtown East, New York, NY $3,400 $4,500 $6,075 $4,950
Little Italy, New York, NY $3,250 $4,125 $5,363 $5,000
Chelsea, New York, NY $3,878 $5,450 $7,675 $5,199
Midtown, New York, NY $3,675 $4,500 $7,500 $5,250
West Village, New York, NY $4,642 $5,495 $8,750 $5,365
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,000 $5,700 $6,900 $5,500
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $3,738 $5,445 $5,775 $5,695
NoMad, New York, NY $4,448 $5,662 $8,738 $5,768

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 $3,575. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 9 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Woodbridge, NJ. It's average rent per month is $2,775. 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 58.82% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Ocean, NJ is 43.88% 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 $1,888 $2,300 $2,800 $3,000
Howell, NJ N/A $2,550 $3,400 $3,300
Neptune, NJ $1,495 $3,050 $2,884 $3,400
Toms River, NJ N/A N/A $2,650 $3,500
Ocean, NJ N/A $1,775 $1,800 $3,600
Brick, NJ N/A $1,823 $2,298 $4,000
Long Branch, NJ N/A $3,000 $3,700 $4,000
Belmar, NJ N/A $2,875 $16,500 $4,300
Manasquan, NJ N/A $2,875 $3,750 $5,500
Spring Lake, NJ N/A $2,700 $4,875 $9,000

Top Zipcodes Near Ocean

There are a total of 6 zipcodes in or near Ocean, NJ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,659. 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 10035, New York, NY at $2,986 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,100 per month is 10023, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,860. 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 $3,723 per month. Or in other words, $5 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $4,540 per month. Which comes out to $5 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 6 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 $4,200 $5,410 $3,995
10023, New York, NY $3,000 $5,000 $7,995 $5,100
11375, New York, NY $2,720 $3,245 $3,670 $3,323
10035, New York, NY $2,299 $2,822 $3,048 $2,986
10280, New York, NY $3,600 $4,459 $6,518 $5,065
10463, New York, NY $2,600 $2,685 $3,289 $3,125

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 $1,500 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 $1,700 and an average price per square feet of $0. There are a total of 17 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 $2,398 and an average price per square feet of $2.70. 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 0.48%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% 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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