Freehold

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Freehold, NJ

Area Guide

A vibrant and historic community just minutes from the coast

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Freehold is an independent borough within the larger Freehold Township in central New Jersey. The community boasts a rich history and was the site of pivotal conflict during the Revolutionary War, commemorated at the nearby Monmouth Battlefield State Park. The community features a thriving Downtown district along Main Street, where you’ll find a restaurant scene serving up cuisine from around the world: whether you’re in the mood for Japanese of Jamaican, pizza or Peruvian, you’ll find it here.

On the south side of town, several larger shopping centers and the local multiplex movie theater provide more options for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Living in Freehold puts you only about fifteen miles inland from Asbury Park, so heading to the shore for a day is always a welcome possibility.

Rent Trends

As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Freehold, NJ is $942 for a studio, $2,098 for one bedroom, $2,768 for two bedrooms, and $3,218 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Freehold has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,098/month
829 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,737/month
807 Sq Ft
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Transportation

47

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

44

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Joseph J Catena School

Public

Grades K-5

447 Students

C. Richard Applegate Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

366 Students

Park Avenue Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

484 Students

Laura Donovan Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

449 Students

West Freehold Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

404 Students

Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School

Public

Grades 6-8

558 Students

Clifton T. Barkalow Elementary School

Public

Grades 6-8

661 Students

Intermediate School

Public

Grades 6-8

541 Students

Freehold Borough High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,409 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Monmouth Battlefield State Park
  • Etsch Farm
  • Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center
  • Phillips Open Space Preserve
  • Thompson Park

Airports

  • Trenton Mercer
  • Newark Liberty International

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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.