Last updated on June 27, 2026

Average rent in
Belmar, NJ

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Belmar, NJ rent fell 44.0% year over year to a current median of $3,500/month. Renters are paying $4,228 less per month on average than last year, a notable cooldown from the peak in May 2025.

  • Vs. national rents

    Belmar rents run roughly 1.8× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros despite the recent decline in rents.

  • Price ranges

    In Belmar, NJ, 1-bedroom units rent around $2,800/month, 2-bedrooms around $3,300/month, 3-bedrooms at $3,950/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $6,000/month. Houses command a median of $4,500/month while apartments are at $2,888/month, reflecting the dominance of larger homes in the inventory.

Median rent

Median rent in Belmar

$3,500/mo

decreased by44%

vs previous year

The average rent in Belmar is $3,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 79% above the national average rent, or $1,550 more per month.

$2.87

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Belmar

74

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Belmar rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Belmar, NJ

Average rent prices in Belmar have decreased by 25% over the last month and have decreased by 44% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Belmar, NJ

Rent prices in Belmar vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Belmar is $2,887, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Belmar run $2,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,300.

Listings

1 bedroom

$2,800

20%

42%

2 bedroom

$3,300

26%

39%

3 bedroom

$3,950

6%

34%

4 bedroom

$6,000

18%

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

42%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

39%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,950

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

34%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,000

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

32%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Belmar, NJ, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Belmar, NJ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Belmar and Asbury Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Belmar

Median rent price$3,500
increased by79%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,300
increased by69%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Belmar, NJ is 6% higher than the median rent in Asbury Park, NJ.

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$3,500

decreased by49%
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$3,200

increased by28%
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$2,650

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1705 A St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Belmar

APARTMENT - Other - Belmar, NJ

1705 A St, Belmar, NJ 07719

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

206 16th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Belmar

SINGLE_FAMILY - Bungalow - Belmar, NJ

206 16th Ave, Belmar, NJ 07719

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

House for rent

604 1/2 12th Ave #BACK - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Belmar

MULTI_FAMILY - Ranch - Belmar, NJ

604 1/2 12th Ave #BACK, Belmar, NJ 07719

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

Apartment for rent

206 16th Ave #FRONT - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Belmar

SINGLE_FAMILY - Bungalow - Belmar, NJ

206 16th Ave #FRONT, Belmar, NJ 07719

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Belmar, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Belmar rental market.

How much is rent in Belmar?

The average rent in Belmar is $3,500 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Belmar?

Average rent prices in Belmar have decreased by 25% over the last month and have decreased by 44% since last year.

How does Belmar rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Belmar is 79% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,550 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Belmar?

To comfortably afford rent in Belmar, you'd need to earn approximately $140,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Belmar?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Belmar, NJ is approximately $2,817, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages around $13,000.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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