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Rental Market Trends in Long Branch, NJ

What is the average rent in Long Branch, NJ?

$2,258/month

Average Rent

723 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Long Branch, NJ is $2,258 per month. This is 38% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/month, making Long Branch one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Long Branch, you can expect to pay about $1,914 per month for a studio, $2,258 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,025 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,069 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,914/month
586 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,258/month
723 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,025/month
1,048 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,069/month
1,448 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,780/month
160 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$6,642/month
1,072 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$10,678/month
1,665 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$28,122/month
2,259 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$9,138/month
501 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$18,199/month
1,935 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,793/month
1,407 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$10,335/month
1,058 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Long Branch, NJ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.8%, which averages out to $42 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Long Branch, NJ
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Long Branch, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
21% $1,001 - $1,500/month
23% $1,501 - $2,000/month
56% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Long Branch?

Based on current rent prices, Long Branch City is the most affordable neighborhood in Long Branch.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Long Branch City
$3,546/month
759 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Long Branch?

Based on current rent prices, Long Branch City is the most expensive neighborhood in Long Branch.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Long Branch City
$3,546/month
759 Sq Ft

Which Long Branch neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Long Branch with the most apartments available is Long Branch City .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Long Branch City
$3,546/month
759 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Long Branch, NJ?

Because the average rent in Long Branch is $2,258, you’ll want to make about $7,526 per month or $90,312 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

Long Branch City

Long Branch, NJ

Long Branch City

Long Branch, NJ

Studio
$1,914/month
$1,914/month
One Bedroom
$2,238/month
$2,238/month
Two Bedroom
$3,023/month
$3,023/month
Three Bedroom
$4,071/month
$4,071/month
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Apartment communities in Long Branch we think you'll love

Sea Verge

Sea Verge

385 Ocean Blvd,
Long Branch, NJ 07740

$2,180 - $4,630

Studio - 2 Beds

Pleasure Bay

Pleasure Bay

245 Atlantic Ave,
Long Branch, NJ 07740

$1,809 - $2,789

Studio - 2 Beds

Pier Village Apartments

Pier Village Apartments

50 Chelsea Ave,
Long Branch, NJ 07740

$2,251 - $7,057

Studio - 3 Beds

The View at Long Branch

The View at Long Branch

185 Morris Ave,
Long Branch, NJ 07740

$3,800 - $4,500

2 Beds

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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