Last updated on August 13, 2026

Average rent in
Belmar, NJ

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Belmar, NJ rent fell 15.5% year over year, with a current median of $3,000/month. Renters today are paying $3,525 less per month on average than last year, a cooldown from the 2025 peak of $6,500/month.

  • Vs. national rents

    Belmar rents run roughly 1.6× the $1,925/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros despite the recent decline in rents.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Belmar rent for $1,250/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,675/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $4,850/month. The range covers all bedroom tiers from studio through 4+ bedrooms, reflecting the variety available to renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Belmar

$3,000/mo

decreased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Belmar is $3,000 per month as of August 2026. This is 56% above the national average rent, or $1,075 more per month.

$2.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Belmar

75

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Belmar rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 9% over the last month and have decreased by 15% 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 $2,825, whereas a house costs $3,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Belmar run $2,925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

75%

-

1 bedroom

$2,675

4%

33%

2 bedroom

$2,775

5%

46%

3 bedroom

$3,300

28%

35%

4 bedroom

$4,850

7%

46%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

75%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,675

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

33%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,775

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

46%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

28%

Last year

35%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,850

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

46%

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$3,000
increased by56%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,262
increased by69%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Belmar, NJ is 8% lower than the median rent in Asbury Park, NJ.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$3,262

increased by14%
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Bradley Beach

$2,825

decreased by15%
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Brick

$2,800

decreased by23%
Last year
Eatontown

$3,500

increased by25%
Last year
Highlands

$3,200

increased by11%
Last year
Lakewood Township

$2,416

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Last year

Discover rentals in Belmar, NJ

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

$1,600

House 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

$1,800

House for rent

1705 A St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

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

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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 $3,000 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Belmar?

Average rent prices in Belmar have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.

How does Belmar rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Belmar is 56% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,075 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 $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on our current listings data, Belmar has a median rent of approximately $4,070. The city offers a strong selection with an average of 98 listings available monthly, giving budget-conscious renters good inventory to choose from.

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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