Monmouth University

West Long Branch, NJ

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Monmouth University - West Long Branch, NJ Area Guide

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Established in 1933, Monmouth University is an independent, comprehensive institution offering an array of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Students get a highly personalized education in a welcoming environment at Monmouth, and leave prepared to become leaders and engaged citizens in a diverse and interdependent world. Located along New Jersey’s northern coastline, Monmouth is proximate to a wide variety of condos, apartments, and houses available for rent near campus. Particularly convenient areas to look for housing include West Long Branch, Long Branch, Eatontown, and Oakhurst. Access to Route 18 and the Garden State Parkway makes commuting and traveling from Monmouth simple. Campus life at Monmouth is bustling with nationally ranked NCAA Division I athletics, over 110 clubs and organizations, intramurals, artistic performances, and community events. Monmouth sits at the heart of a vibrant culture rich in history, the arts, technology, and entrepreneurship. Atlantic Ocean beaches are within walking distance of the Monmouth campus while both New York City and Philadelphia are about an hour’s drive away.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in West Long Branch, NJ is $2,108 for one bedroom, $3,128 for two bedrooms, and $3,747 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Long Branch has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 730 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,108/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,130 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,128/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,331 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,747/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

50 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

60 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

20 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Very Noisy

Quiet Score

20 / 100

Schools

Betty McElmon Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

326 Students

Frank Antonides Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

217 Students

Frank Antonides Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

217 Students

Shore Regional High School

Public

Grades 9-12

585 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Thompson Park
  • Murray Farmhouse and Barn
  • Poricy Brook Fossil Beds
  • Huber Woods Environmental Center
  • Hartshorne Woods Park

Airports

  • John F Kennedy International
  • 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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.