Apartments for Rent in Lake Como NJ

Sitting just a couple of blocks from the Atlantic shoreline, Lake Como is a compact Jersey Shore borough where the beach is never more than a short walk away. Tucked into Monmouth County, this small community of roughly 1,700 residents carries an easy coastal rhythm, with charming residential streets giving way to the sand and surf of nearby Belmar Beach. Originally incorporated as South Belmar in 1924, the borough adopted the name Lake Como in 2005, lending it a character all its own on the Shore landscape.

Daily life here leans relaxed and unhurried. Local gathering spots line the nearby streets, and the oceanfront adds a natural backdrop for evenings out or weekend afternoons. Belmar's lively dining and shopping scene is just steps away, making it easy to enjoy shore-town energy without sacrificing a quieter place to come home to. Renters will find a mix of cozy apartments, condos, and smaller apartment communities spread across this walkable, one-square-mile borough, offering an accessible entry point to Shore living year-round.