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Rental Market Trends in Ocean, NJ

What is the average rent in Ocean, NJ?

$1,731/month

Average Rent

739 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Ocean, NJ is $1,731 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/month, which means Ocean rent prices are 6% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Ocean, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,731 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,174 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,044 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,731/month
739 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,174/month
1,038 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,044/month
1,166 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$7,050/month
888 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$7,546/month
1,291 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$22,899/month
2,142 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$5,333/month
693 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$5,378/month
827 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$18,444/month
1,573 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$13,770/month
1,230 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Ocean, NJ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.7%, which averages out to $64 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Ocean, NJ
Last Updated June 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Ocean, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
20% $1,501 - $2,000/month
80% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ocean?

Based on current rent prices, Wanamassa is the most affordable neighborhood in Ocean.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Wanamassa
$2,110/month
728 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ocean?

Based on current rent prices, Wanamassa is the most expensive neighborhood in Ocean.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Wanamassa
$2,110/month
728 Sq Ft

Which Ocean neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Ocean with the most apartments available is Wanamassa .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Wanamassa
$2,110/month
728 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Ocean is $1,731, you’ll want to make about $5,770 per month or $69,240 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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Ocean, NJ

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Apartment Averages

Wanamassa

Ocean, NJ

Wanamassa

Ocean, NJ

Studio
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One Bedroom
$1,671/month
$1,671/month
Two Bedroom
$2,110/month
$2,110/month
Three Bedroom
$3,044/month
$3,044/month
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West Park Manor

1756 Raleigh Ct E,
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1 Bed | $2,124 - $2,474

Primrose Place

Primrose Place

20 Hidden Meadows Dr,
Ocean Township, NJ 07712

2 Beds | $2,640 - $3,125

Wayside Point

Wayside Point

17 Cindy Ln,
Ocean, NJ 07712

1-3 Beds | Call for Rent

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Ocean Terrace Apartment Homes

752 Ocean Ave,
Long Branch, NJ 07740

1 Bed | $1,930 - $4,325

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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