Average Rent in Ocean, NJ

Home » NJ » Ocean

Current Versus Historical Ocean, NJ Rents

Ocean rentals average $1,800 for a studio rental to $4,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,950, or roughly $26 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $158 (9.64%) year-over-year from $1,642 to $1,800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $67 (-3.57%) year-over-year from $1,867 to $1,800. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $167 (7.46%) year-over-year from $2,233 to $2,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $213 (7.40%) year-over-year from $2,882 to $3,095. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,142 (31.86%) year-over-year from $3,583 to $4,725. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 14.89% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.89% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.97% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.12% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.48% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$37.63	$1,800	$1,642 (9.64%)	$1,577 (14.16%)
1 BR	$28.56	$1,800	$1,867 (-3.57%)	$1,700 (5.88%)
2 BR	$26.19	$2,400	$2,233 (7.46%)	$2,083 (15.20%)
3 BR	$25.72	$3,095	$2,882 (7.40%)	$2,675 (15.70%)
4+ BR	$25.89	$4,725	$3,583 (31.86%)	$3,483 (35.65%)

Historical Rents in Ocean, NJ

Studio

1 Bed

2 Bed

3 Bed

4 Bed

Top Cities Near Ocean

There are a total of 27 cities nearby Ocean. The average rent in Ocean is currently $3,000 per month. A total of 12 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Philadelphia, PA, with an average rent of $1,825, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Ocean, NJ is Spring Lake, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $11,000 per month.

Let's compare Ocean, NJ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Ocean, NJ is 4.17% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 33.33% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Ocean, NJ are about 26.32% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 8.33% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 27 total cities near Ocean, NJ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Seaside Heights, NJ	$1,325	$1,550	$2,000	$2,225
Ocean Grove, NJ	$1,875	$1,900	$2,550	$2,600
Belmar, NJ	$1,600	$2,400	$3,000	$2,800
Toms River, NJ	N/A	$1,899	$2,500	$3,000
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ	N/A	$1,825	$2,200	$3,200
Long Branch, NJ	$2,110	$2,450	$3,100	$3,200
Asbury Park, NJ	$2,475	$2,750	$3,575	$3,300
Oakhurst, NJ	N/A	N/A	$3,500	$3,500
Lavallette, NJ	N/A	$1,995	$2,300	$3,875
Spring Lake, NJ	N/A	$2,750	$4,000	$11,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Ocean

There are a total of 104 neighborhoods in or near Ocean. Some of these neighborhoods include North Philadelphia West, North Philadelphia East, and Northern Liberties - Fishtown. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 104 total neighborhoods in or near Ocean, NJ in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Ocean, NJ is currently around $3,602 per month. A total of 36 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Ocean's average rent, which is only $2,950. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Ocean, Frankford has the most affordable average rent at $1,200 per month. Whereas, at $8,448 average rent per month, Bowery is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Ocean. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$950	$1,248	$1,495	$1,745
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,888	$1,669	$1,795
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,375	$1,750	$2,365	$2,000
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,481	$1,890	$2,495	$2,158
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$3,250	$3,400	$4,050	$3,600
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$3,152	$3,490	$4,699	$3,770
Bushwick, New York, NY	$3,200	$3,275	$3,895	$3,899
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,340	$3,758	$3,495	$3,995
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,995	$3,250	$3,995	$3,995
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,750	$3,200	$4,568	$4,195
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,694	$4,464	$6,570	$4,590
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,625	$4,459	$6,250	$4,592
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,593	$4,495	$5,936	$4,600
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,705	$4,602	$7,250	$4,630
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$4,021	$4,935	$5,575	$4,917
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,775	$5,300	$7,600	$4,956
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,800	$4,700	$6,000	$5,000
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,220	$5,345	$6,897	$5,010
Midtown, New York, NY	$4,044	$4,885	$7,550	$5,075
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,200	$5,400	$8,148	$5,250
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,875	$7,700	$5,250
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$4,508	$4,495	$7,470	$5,312
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,995	$5,050	$7,895	$5,350
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$4,025	$5,065	$6,178	$5,481
West Village, New York, NY	$5,200	$5,495	$6,950	$5,500
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,480	$5,100	$7,995	$5,549
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,520	$6,097	$9,402	$5,900
East Village, New York, NY	$4,000	$4,750	$5,995	$5,950
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,750	$7,150	$10,762	$6,300
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,600	$6,400	$10,900	$6,995

Top Counties Near Ocean

There are a total of 35 counties located by Ocean, NJ. Some of these counties include Philadelphia, PA, Atlantic, NJ, and Camden, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,124. That's roughly around $39 per sqft. A total of 15 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Easton, PA. Its average rent per month is $1,673. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,875, Greenwich, CT is the most expensive county by Ocean, NJ.

Typically, rent for studios in Ocean, NJ is 27.78% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Ocean, NJ is 41.67% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Ocean, NJ is 30.53% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Philadelphia, PA	$1,328	$1,700	$1,800	$1,825
Atlantic, NJ	$1,000	$1,599	$2,000	$2,000
Camden, NJ	$1,345	$1,650	$2,100	$2,318
Burlington, NJ	$1,400	$1,688	$2,200	$2,500
Gloucester, NJ	N/A	$2,212	$2,692	$2,579
Mercer, NJ	$2,443	$2,650	$2,700	$2,730
Middlesex, NJ	$2,800	$2,000	$2,600	$2,800
Somerset, NJ	$2,340	$2,150	$2,725	$2,900
Union, NJ	$2,165	$2,850	$2,800	$2,927
Monmouth, NJ	$2,300	$2,300	$2,950	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Ocean

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Ocean, NJ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,888. A total of 9 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19104, Philadelphia, PA at $1,695 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,800 per month is 10069, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,689. That's at least $93 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Ocean, NJ is $4,623 per month. Or in other words, $89 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,518 per month. Which comes out to $87 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Ocean, NJ. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
10016, New York, NY	$3,950	$5,300	$7,298	$5,390
10019, New York, NY	$3,830	$4,846	$6,550	$5,025
10003, New York, NY	$4,600	$6,450	$6,995	$6,400
10009, New York, NY	$3,418	$5,550	$5,795	$5,795
10038, New York, NY	$4,293	$5,240	$6,855	$5,185
11201, New York, NY	$3,683	$4,500	$6,429	$4,750
10025, New York, NY	$3,295	$4,895	$5,500	$5,260
11101, New York, NY	$3,694	$4,495	$6,575	$4,668
10036, New York, NY	$3,900	$4,795	$6,495	$5,250
10005, New York, NY	$4,241	$5,500	$7,245	$4,842

Frequently Asked Questions - Ocean Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Ocean, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for Ocean, NJ apartments for rent is approximately $2,950. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Ocean, NJ rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Ocean, NJ.

How much is a studio apartment in Ocean, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,800 and an average price per square feet of $37.63. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Ocean.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Ocean, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,800 and an average price per square feet of $28.56. There are a total of 63 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Ocean.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Ocean, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,375 and an average price per square feet of $26.19. There are a total of 240 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Ocean.

How have rent prices in Ocean, NJ changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Ocean, NJ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.10%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Ocean, NJ?

A reasonable rent price in Ocean, NJ is around $2,360/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.