Downtown Toms River

Toms River, NJ

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Downtown Toms River - Toms River, NJ

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Delight in quaint charm and historic character

Walkable Historic Charming Quaint Scenic Riverside Growing

Situated in the heart of the township, Downtown Toms River is a charming commercial district strewn along Main Street. As Downtown Toms River continues to grow while maintaining its historic character, more apartment communities are being developed and offering even more rentals near downtown’s many delights.

Downtown Toms River features an array of restaurants and shops in old-fashioned storefronts, along with a popular farmers market and the riverfront Huddy Park. Residents typically enjoy walkable access to the neighborhood’s great shopping and dining, in addition to excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation. Getting around from Downtown Toms River is a breeze with convenience to U.S. Route 9 and the Garden State Parkway.

Rent Trends

As of June 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Toms River is $1,638 for one bedroom, $1,854 for two bedrooms, and $2,162 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Toms River has increased by 2.9% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 805 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,638/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 999 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,854/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,000 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,162/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

61

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

51

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Double Trouble State Park
  • Robert J. Novins Planetarium
  • Cattus Island County Park
  • Popcorn Park Zoo
  • Forked River State Marina

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.