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Last updated on June 8, 2026
Average rent in
Long Branch, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on June 8, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Long Branch rent stands today
Long Branch, NJ rent rose 8.3% year over year, with a current median of $3,800/month. Renters are paying $550 more per month than last year, though rent has eased 2.6% since May's peak of $3,900/month.
Vs. national rents
Long Branch rents run roughly 2× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among the priciest markets for renters. The city offers 266 total rentals, making it a smaller, high-cost market.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Long Branch rent for $2,103/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,631/month, 2-bedrooms for $3,775/month, 3-bedrooms for $4,100/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $5,000/month. This range reflects the diversity of unit sizes available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Long Branch
$3,800/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Long Branch is $3,800 per month as of June 2026. This is 95% above the national average rent, or $1,850 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Long Branch
266
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $3,275, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Long Branch run $2,631 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,103 | 8% |  5% | |
1 bedroom | $2,631 | 7% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $3,775 | 14% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $4,100 | 21% | 22% | |
4 bedroom | $5,000 | 6% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Long Branch City | $3,800 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,275 | 7% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,600 | 24% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,500 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,103
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,631
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,775
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
22%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,000
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
9%
Long Branch City
Average rent
$3,800
Apartments
Average rent
$3,275
Last 30 days
7%
Condos
Average rent
$4,600
Last 30 days
24%
Houses
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
7%
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
95%higher than the national median
72%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Long Branch, NJ is 13% higher than the median rent in Asbury Park, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
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1%$3,600
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2%$3,000
13%$3,300
11%$3,432
78%Discover rentals in Long Branch, NJ
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 house for rent in Long Branch
304 Cummings Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
4 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House 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
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Long Branch City condo for rent in Long Branch
30 Howland Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Long Branch City house for rent in Long Branch
1049 Norwood Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
4 beds
3.5 baths
$96,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Long Branch City townhouse for rent in Long Branch
12 Riviera Dr, Long Branch, NJ 07740
4 beds
3.5 baths
$80,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Long Branch City house for rent in Long Branch
295 Jersey Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
5 beds
3 baths
$75,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Long Branch City house for rent in Long Branch
330 Highland Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
4 beds
4 baths
$72,000
House for rent
1d ago
175 Long Branch Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,750–$2,300
Apartment for rent
7h ago
50 Chelsea Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,103–$7,325
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Long Branch City condo for rent in Long Branch
2 beds
2 baths
$5,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Long Branch City apartment for rent in Long Branch
84 Atlantic Ave #1, Long Branch, NJ 07740
2 beds
1 bath
$10,000
Apartment for rent
7h ago
50 Chelsea Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,103–$7,325
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Long Branch City condo for rent in Long Branch
480 Ocean Ave #1F, Long Branch, NJ 07740
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
240 Long Branch Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
1 bed
1 bath
$2,025–$2,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Long Branch City apartment for rent in Long Branch
272 Willow Ave #411B, Long Branch, NJ 07740
2 beds
1 bath
$21,000
$3,400
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Long Branch City apartment for rent in Long Branch
45 Cedar Ave #B, Long Branch, NJ 07740
3 beds
1 bath
$29,000
$24,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Long Branch City house for rent in Long Branch
17 Clarence Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
4 beds
2 baths
$34,000
$29,000
Price drop
House for rent
3d ago
50 Chelsea Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,683–$7,171
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Long Branch City house for rent in Long Branch
66 Court St, Long Branch, NJ 07740
2 beds
1 bath
$3,175
$2,975
Price drop
House 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 $3,800 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Long Branch?
Average rent prices in Long Branch have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Long Branch rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Long Branch is 95% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,850 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 $152,000/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?
Long Branch's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,600 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $3,400 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions with one-bedrooms representing 23% of available listings and two-bedrooms making up 29% of the rental inventory.
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).