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Rental Market Trends in Ocean, NJ

What is the average rent in Ocean, NJ?

$1,627/month

Average Rent

740 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Ocean, NJ is $1,627 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Ocean rent prices are 1% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Ocean, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,627 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,276 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,393 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,627/month
740 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,276/month
1,004 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,393/month
1,166 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,185/month
463 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,579/month
926 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$12,523/month
1,406 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$27,286/month
2,224 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$21,658/month
758 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$5,635/month
902 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$9,743/month
1,196 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,605/month
864 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$8,568/month
1,938 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Ocean, NJ?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.4%, which averages out to $39 less 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 Ocean, NJ
Last Updated April 2026
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
33% $1,501 - $2,000/month
67% 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
$2,108/month
754 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ocean?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Wanamassa
$2,108/month
754 Sq Ft

Which Ocean neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Wanamassa
$2,108/month
754 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 $1,627, you’ll want to make about $5,423 per month or $65,076 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
-
-
One Bedroom
$1,619/month
$1,619/month
Two Bedroom
$2,270/month
$2,270/month
Three Bedroom
$3,393/month
$3,393/month
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$2,750 - $13,850

Studio - 4 Beds

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$2,700 - $4,500

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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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