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Last updated on October 22, 2026
Average rent in
Long Branch, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 22, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Long Branch rent stands today
Long Branch, NJ rent rose 1.6% year over year, with a current median of $3,200/month. Renters today are paying $388 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Vs. national rents
Long Branch runs roughly 1.7× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros for renters seeking urban amenities near New York City. The market includes 205 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in Long Branch rent for $2,320/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,450/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,270/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,500/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,100/month. Houses command a median of $3,700/month, while apartments are lower at $2,800/month, reflecting the inventory split of mostly houses and fewer apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents in Long Branch climbed 40.6% year over year to $2,320/month, contrasting with 1-bedroom rents that fell 6.2% and 4+ bedroom rents that declined 8.9%. These differences show distinct trends within the city's rental segments against the overall 1.6% rise.
Median rent
Median rent in Long Branch
$3,200/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Long Branch is $3,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 68% above the national average rent, or $1,300 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Long Branch
205
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Long Branch rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Long Branch, NJ
Average rent prices in Long Branch have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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
Long Branch, NJ
Rent prices in Long Branch vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Long Branch is $2,800, whereas a house costs $3,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Long Branch run $2,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,150.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,320 | 7% | 45% | |
1 bedroom | $2,450 | 20% | 23% | |
2 bedroom | $3,270 | 1% |  31% | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $4,100 | 2% | 55% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Long Branch City | $3,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,800 | 3% | 4% | |
Condos | $3,300 | No Change | 15% | |
Houses | $3,700 | 5% | 9% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,320
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
45%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
23%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,270
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
31%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
55%
Long Branch City
Average rent
$3,200
Apartments
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
15%
Houses
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
9%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Long Branch, 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 Long Branch, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Long Branch and Asbury Park by all bedroom counts and property types.
Long Branch
68%higher than the national median
58%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Long Branch, NJ is 7% higher than the median rent in Asbury Park, NJ.
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$3,000
$2,700
42%$2,475
5%$3,200
3%$2,950
35%$2,600
3%$3,450
11%$3,000
$3,100
4%$2,750
4%$3,500
10%$2,784
15%Discover rentals in Long Branch, NJ
5d+ ago
Long Branch City apartment for rent in Long Branch
45 Cedar Ave #A, Long Branch, NJ 07740
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Price dropped $250Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Long Branch City apartment for rent in Long Branch
9 Howland Ave #2, Long Branch, NJ 07740
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Long Branch City apartment for rent in Long Branch
3 Cedar Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
3 beds
2 baths
$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Long Branch City apartment for rent in Long Branch
65 Cedar Ave #B2, Long Branch, NJ 07740
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Long Branch City house for rent in Long Branch
869 Norwood Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
4 beds
2 baths
$65,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Long Branch City condo for rent in Long Branch
30 Melrose Ter #219, Long Branch, NJ 07740
1 bed
1 bath
$36,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Long Branch City house for rent in Long Branch
542 Patten Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
5 beds
3 baths
$32,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Long Branch City townhouse for rent in Long Branch
200 Ocean Ave N #5, Long Branch, NJ 07740
5 beds
5 baths
$23,000
House for rent
1d ago
175 Long Branch Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
1 bed
1 bath
$1,825–$1,840
Apartment for rent
3h ago
50 Chelsea Ave Unit 137, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,311–$6,112
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Long Branch City apartment for rent in Long Branch
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Long Branch City apartment for rent in Long Branch
20 3rd Ave #308, Long Branch, NJ 07740
1 bed
1 bath
$2,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
364 Westwood Ave #6, Long Branch, NJ 07740
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
2d ago
240 Long Branch Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
1 bed
1 bath
$2,050
Apartment for rent
3h ago
50 Chelsea Ave Unit 137, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,311–$6,112
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
11h ago
333 Ocean Blvd, Long Branch, NJ 07740
1 bed
1 bath
$2,050–$2,075
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
364 Westwood Ave #6, Long Branch, NJ 07740
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
12m ago
Long Branch City apartment for rent in Long Branch
437 Willow Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,800
Apartment for rent
12m ago
Long Branch City townhouse for rent in Long Branch
204 Villa Dr, Long Branch, NJ 07740
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,500
Price dropped $500House for rent
3h ago
50 Chelsea Ave Unit 137, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,311–$6,112
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Long Branch, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Long Branch rental market.
How much is rent in Long Branch?
The average rent in Long Branch is $3,200 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Long Branch?
Average rent prices in Long Branch have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Long Branch rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Long Branch is 68% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,300 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Long Branch?
To comfortably afford rent in Long Branch, you'd need to earn approximately $128,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Long Branch?
December offers the best rental deals in Long Branch, with prices running about 25% lower than May, which sees the highest rents and most competitive market conditions.
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).