Average Rent in Toms River, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Toms River, NJ Rents

Toms River rentals average $1,899 for a 1-bedroom rental to $4,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,000, 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 $133 (4.35%) year-over-year from $3,067 to $3,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $67 (3.68%) year-over-year from $1,832 to $1,899. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $2,500 to $2,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $67 (2.13%) year-over-year from $3,133 to $3,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $300 (8.11%) year-over-year from $3,700 to $4,000. 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 down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 16.20% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.33% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.95% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.56% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$31.00	$1,899	$1,832 (3.68%)	$2,014 (-5.72%)
2 BR	$27.63	$2,500	$2,500 (0.00%)	$2,345 (6.61%)
3 BR	$27.78	$3,200	$3,133 (2.13%)	$2,926 (9.35%)
4+ BR	$20.93	$4,000	$3,700 (8.11%)	$3,725 (7.38%)

Historical Rents in Toms River, NJ

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Top Cities Near Toms River

There are a total of 5 cities nearby Toms River. The average rent in Toms River is currently $3,200 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Seaside Heights, NJ, with an average rent of $2,225, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Toms River, NJ is Spring Lake, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $11,000 per month.

Let's compare Toms River, NJ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 5.06% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Toms River, NJ are about 8.00% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.28% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Toms River, NJ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Seaside Heights, NJ	$1,325	$1,550	$2,000	$2,225
Belmar, NJ	$1,600	$2,400	$3,000	$2,800
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ	N/A	$1,825	$2,200	$3,200
Lavallette, NJ	N/A	$1,995	$2,300	$3,875
Spring Lake, NJ	N/A	$2,750	$4,000	$11,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Toms River

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Toms River

There are a total of 1 counties located by Toms River, NJ. One county in the area is Ocean, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,950. That's roughly around $26 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Ocean, NJ. Its average rent per month is $2,950. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,950, Ocean, NJ is the most expensive county by Toms River, NJ.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Toms River, NJ is 5.21% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Toms River, NJ is 5.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Ocean, NJ	$1,800	$1,800	$2,375	$2,950

Top Zipcodes Near Toms River

There is one zipcode in or near Toms River, NJ. The average rent for this zipcode is $3,000. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 08753, Toms River, NJ at $3,000 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,000 per month is 08753, Toms River, NJ.

The following table includes the zipcode in or near Toms River, NJ. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
08753, Toms River, NJ	N/A	$1,899	$2,400	$3,000

Frequently Asked Questions - Toms River Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Toms River, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for Toms River, NJ apartments for rent is approximately $3,000. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Toms River, 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 Toms River, NJ.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Toms River, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,899 and an average price per square feet of $31.00. There are a total of 5 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Toms River.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Toms River, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $27.63. There are a total of 28 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Toms River.

How have rent prices in Toms River, NJ changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Toms River, NJ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Toms River, NJ?

A reasonable rent price in Toms River, NJ is around $2,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.