Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 23, 2026
Average rent in
Long Branch, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on July 23, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Long Branch, NJ rent rose 9.4% year over year, with a current median of $3,500/month. Renters are paying $812 more per month than last year, following a recent month-over-month decline of 2.8%.
Compared to national trends
Long Branch rents run roughly 1.8× the $1,945/month national median, placing it among pricier East Coast markets for renters seeking coastal access.
Price ranges
Studios in Long Branch rent for about $2,366/month, 1-bedrooms at $2,548/month, and 2-bedrooms at $3,500/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,775/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,200/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom options available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Long Branch
$3,500/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Long Branch is $3,500 per month as of July 2026. This is 80% above the national average rent, or $1,555 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Long Branch
247
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 9% 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 $3,118, whereas a house costs $3,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Long Branch run $2,612 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,365 |  3% | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $2,547 | 23% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $3,500 | 24% | 18% | |
3 bedroom | $3,775 | 20% | 31% | |
4 bedroom | $4,200 | 34% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Long Branch City | $3,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,118 | 15% | 12% | |
Condos | $4,000 | 26% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,900 | 34% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,365
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,547
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
24%
Last year
18%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,775
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
31%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
34%
Last year
7%
Long Branch City
Average rent
$3,500
Apartments
Average rent
$3,118
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
12%
Condos
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
26%
Houses
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
34%
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
80%higher than the national median
68%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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60%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
295 Jersey Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
5 beds
3 baths
$75,000
House 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
286 Cummings Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
5 beds
3 baths
$55,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Long Branch City house for rent in Long Branch
216 Lenox Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
5 beds
2.5 baths
$43,000
House for rent
22h ago
50 Chelsea Ave Unit 137, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,315–$5,843
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
175 Long Branch Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
4d ago
112 Cedar Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
4 beds
2 baths
$3,400
Price drop
Apartment 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
$2,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
480 Ocean Ave N #3F, Long Branch, NJ 07740
1 bed
1 bath
$3,300
Condo for rent
Available May 29
22h ago
50 Chelsea Ave Unit 137, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,315–$5,843
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
112 Cedar Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
4 beds
2 baths
$3,400
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
240 Long Branch Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
1 bed
1 bath
$1,892–$2,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
480 Ocean Ave N #3F, Long Branch, NJ 07740
1 bed
1 bath
$3,300
Condo for rent
Available May 29
22h ago
50 Chelsea Ave Unit 137, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,315–$5,843
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Long Branch City house for rent in Long Branch
324 Fairfield Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
4 beds
2 baths
$2,100
$2,000
Price drop
House for rent
3d ago
Long Branch City apartment for rent in Long Branch
345 Ocean Blvd #102, Long Branch, NJ 07740
2 beds
2 baths
$5,000
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 $3,500 per month as of July 18, 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 9% since last year.
How does Long Branch rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Long Branch is 80% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,555 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 $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 Long Branch?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Long Branch average around $2,540/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,480/month.
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).