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Last updated on September 6, 2026
Average rent in
Long Branch, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Long Branch, NJ rent rose 10.2% year over year, with a current median of $3,250/month. Renters today are paying $82 more per month on average than last year despite a 5.9% month-over-month decline.
Vs. national rents
Long Branch runs roughly 1.7× the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among metros. The market offers 264 total rentals, with a majority of inventory in houses.
Price ranges
Studios in Long Branch rent for $2,125/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,453/month, and 2-bedrooms at the citywide median of $3,250/month. Larger units reach $3,900/month for 4+ bedrooms, while houses rent for $3,500/month compared to $2,898/month for apartments.
Median rent
Median rent in Long Branch
$3,250/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Long Branch is $3,250 per month as of September 2026. This is 71% above the national average rent, or $1,350 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Long Branch
264
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $2,897, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Long Branch run $2,449 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,193.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,125 | 18% | 30% | |
1 bedroom | $2,453 |  2% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $3,250 | 10% | 20% | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 | 7% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $3,900 | 3% | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Long Branch City | $3,250 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,897 | 9% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,425 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,500 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,125
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
30%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,453
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
20%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
13%
Long Branch City
Average rent
$3,250
Apartments
Average rent
$2,897
Last 30 days
9%
Condos
Average rent
$3,425
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
2%
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
71%higher than the national median
68%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Long Branch, NJ is 2% higher than the median rent in Asbury Park, NJ.
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Discover rentals in Long Branch, NJ
2d 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 house for rent in Long Branch
178 Cummings Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
4 beds
2 baths
$1,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Long Branch City condo for rent in Long Branch
35 Sternberger Ave #A, Long Branch, NJ 07740
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,750
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Long Branch City apartment for rent in Long Branch
3 Cedar Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Long Branch City condo for rent in Long Branch
40 Seaview Ave #B, Long Branch, NJ 07740
5 beds
3.5 baths
$60,000
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
5d+ ago
Long Branch City condo for rent in Long Branch
350 Ocean Ave #403, Long Branch, NJ 07740
3 beds
3 baths
$17,000
Condo for rent
1d ago
175 Long Branch Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
21h ago
50 Chelsea Ave Unit 137, Long Branch, NJ 07740
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,232–$5,718
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Long Branch City apartment for rent in Long Branch
135 Rosewood Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
5 beds
3 baths
$4,325
Apartment for rent
3d ago
716 Greens Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
2 beds
1 bath
$2,375
Apartment for rent
21h ago
50 Chelsea Ave Unit 137, Long Branch, NJ 07740
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,232–$5,718
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
333 Ocean Blvd, Long Branch, NJ 07740
1 bed
1 bath
$2,075
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Long Branch City apartment for rent in Long Branch
464 2nd Ave #1, Long Branch, NJ 07740
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
175 Long Branch Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
21h ago
50 Chelsea Ave Unit 137, Long Branch, NJ 07740
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,232–$5,718
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Long Branch City townhouse for rent in Long Branch
75 Washington St, Long Branch, NJ 07740
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,650
$3,500
Price drop
House for rent
2d ago
Long Branch City condo for rent in Long Branch
728 Greens Ave #17, Long Branch, NJ 07740
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,000
Condo for rent
2d ago
333 Ocean Blvd, Long Branch, NJ 07740
1 bed
1 bath
$2,075
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 $3,250 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Long Branch?
Average rent prices in Long Branch have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Long Branch rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Long Branch is 71% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,350 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 $130,000/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).