Waterway Apartments, LLC
1008 McLaughlin Ave,
Point Pleasant, NJ 08742
1-2 Beds | $1,875 - $2,195
Rental Market Trends in Point Pleasant, NJ
What is the average rent in Point Pleasant, NJ?
$2,060/month
Average Rent
625 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+9.5%
Increase in the Last Year
Point Pleasant, NJ Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Point Pleasant, NJ is $2,060 per month. This is 24% higher than the national average rent price of $1,662/month, making Point Pleasant one of the most expensive cities in the US.
- Studio apartments in Point Pleasant average per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Point Pleasant average $2,060 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Point Pleasant average $2,065 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Point Pleasant average or more per month.
Data Updated: July 1, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Point Pleasant, NJ?
In the past year, rent has increased by 9.5%, which averages out to $195 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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Rent Ranges in Point Pleasant, NJ
Last Updated July 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Point Pleasant, NJ?
Because the average rent in Point Pleasant is $2,060, you’ll want to make about $6,866 per month or $82,392 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.
How does Point Pleasant, NJ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Point Pleasant, NJ to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Point Pleasant?
The average rent in Point Pleasant is $2,060 per month, which is 23.9% higher than the national average of $1,662.
What is the average rent for a house in Point Pleasant?
The average rent for a house in Point Pleasant, NJ is $5,750 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Point Pleasant?
Rents in Point Pleasant, NJ are increasing, with prices up 9.5% year-over-year and $195 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Point Pleasant?
In Point Pleasant, NJ, 100% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 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.