Last updated on October 22, 2026

Average rent in
Lavallette, NJ

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Lavallette rent stands today

    Lavallette, NJ rent rose 16.7% year over year, with a current median of $3,500/month. Renters are paying $752 more per month on average than last year as the market remains elevated but below the recent peak of $4,750/month in June 2026.

  • Vs. national rents

    Lavallette's median rent of $3,500/month is 84.2% more expensive than the national median of $1,900/month. This positions Lavallette as a pricier coastal market with a limited supply of total rentals at 75 units.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $1,325/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,600/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,075/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $6,250/month in Lavallette, NJ. The inventory is weighted toward larger units, with 3-bed and 4+ bed units making up nearly 70% of rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units in Lavallette cooled, falling 15.8% and 13.5% year over year respectively, diverging from the citywide rise of 16.7%. This bedroom-tier drift reveals varied trends within the rental market distinct from overall growth.

Median rent

Median rent in Lavallette

$3,500/mo

increased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lavallette is $3,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 84% above the national average rent, or $1,600 more per month.

$2.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lavallette

75

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lavallette 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 Lavallette, NJ

Average rent prices in Lavallette have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 17% 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 Lavallette, NJ

Rent prices in Lavallette vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lavallette is $5,500, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Lavallette run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,325

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,600

No Change

13%

2 bedroom

$2,075

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$3,800

2%

30%

4 bedroom

$6,250

7%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,325

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,075

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

30%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,250

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lavallette, 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 Lavallette, NJ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Lavallette and Avon By The Sea by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lavallette

Median rent price$3,500
increased by84%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,800
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lavallette, NJ is 25% higher than the median rent in Avon By The Sea, NJ.

Discover rentals in Lavallette, NJ

123 W Kingfisher Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lavallette

Residential Lease, Lavallette, NJ

123 W Kingfisher Way, Lavallette, NJ 08735

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Price dropped $150
1000 Grand Central Ave #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Lavallette

Residential Lease, Lavallette, NJ

1000 Grand Central Ave #5, Lavallette, NJ 08735

4 beds

2 baths

$1,600

2307 Grand Central Avenue #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Lavallette

Residential Lease, Lavallette, NJ

2307 Grand Central Avenue #7, Lavallette, NJ 08735

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

2307 Grand Central Avenue #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Lavallette

Residential Lease, Lavallette, NJ

2307 Grand Central Avenue #5, Lavallette, NJ 08735

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Price dropped $150

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Frequently asked questions for Lavallette, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Lavallette rental market.

How much is rent in Lavallette?

The average rent in Lavallette is $3,500 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lavallette?

Average rent prices in Lavallette have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.

How does Lavallette rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lavallette is 84% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,600 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lavallette?

To comfortably afford rent in Lavallette, 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 Lavallette?

October sees the lowest rent in Lavallette while May has the highest rent, so searching in October might result in lower prices compared to the peak rental season.

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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