Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Fort Monmouth, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in West Long Branch

$3,000/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Long Branch is $3,000 per month as of September 2026. This is 58% above the national average rent, or $1,100 more per month.

$2.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Long Branch

1,259

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Long Branch rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Fort Monmouth, NJ

Average rent prices in West Long Branch have increased by 11% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Fort Monmouth, NJ

Rent prices in West Long Branch vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Long Branch is $2,680, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in West Long Branch run $2,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,850.

Listings

Studio

$2,000

-

13%

1 bedroom

$2,300

-

11%

2 bedroom

$2,900

-

5%

3 bedroom

$3,400

-

16%

4 bedroom

$4,000

-

25%

Studio

Average rent

$2,000

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last year

25%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fort Monmouth, 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.

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435 Lincoln Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Avon-by-the-Sea

Residential Lease, Avon-by-the-sea, NJ

435 Lincoln Ln, Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ 07717

1 bed

1 bath

$750

30 Navesink Ave #14 - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

House for rent in Highlands

Residential Lease, Highlands, NJ

30 Navesink Ave #14, Highlands, NJ 07732

1 bed

0 baths

$900

30 Navesink Ave #13 - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

House for rent in Highlands

Residential Lease, Highlands, NJ

30 Navesink Ave #13, Highlands, NJ 07732

1 bed

0 baths

$900

30 Navesink Ave #12 - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

House for rent in Highlands

Residential Lease, Highlands, NJ

30 Navesink Ave #12, Highlands, NJ 07732

1 bed

0 baths

$900

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Frequently asked questions for Fort Monmouth, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the West Long Branch rental market.

How much is rent in West Long Branch?

The average rent in West Long Branch is $3,000 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Long Branch?

Average rent prices in West Long Branch have increased by 11% since last year.

How does West Long Branch rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Long Branch is 58% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,100 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in West Long Branch?

To comfortably afford rent in West Long Branch, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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