Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
Monmouth University, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in West Long Branch

$3,500/mo

increased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Long Branch is $3,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 79% above the national average rent, or $1,550 more per month.

$2.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Long Branch

1,025

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Long Branch rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Monmouth University, NJ

Average rent prices in West Long Branch have increased by 25% 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 Monmouth University, 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 $2,981, whereas a house costs $3,925. 1-bedroom apartments in West Long Branch run $2,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,250.

Listings

Studio

$2,250

-

112%

1 bedroom

$2,493

-

57%

2 bedroom

$3,250

-

34%

3 bedroom

$3,500

-

17%

4 bedroom

$4,500

-

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$2,250

Last year

112%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,493

Last year

57%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last year

34%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last year

No Change

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

Discover rentals in Monmouth University, NJ

732 Ocean Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Long Branch City apartment for rent in Long Branch

APARTMENT - Other - Long Branch, NJ

732 Ocean Ave #B, Long Branch, NJ 07740

1 bed

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

35 1/2 Olin St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Neptune apartment for rent in Shark River Hills

APARTMENT - Colonial - Ocean Grove, NJ

35 1/2 Olin St #A, Shark River Hills, NJ 07756

1 bed

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

35 1/2 Olin St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Neptune apartment for rent in Shark River Hills

APARTMENT - Colonial - Ocean Grove, NJ

35 1/2 Olin St #B, Shark River Hills, NJ 07756

1 bed

1 bath

$1,450

Apartment for rent

78 New York Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Neptune house for rent in Shark River Hills

SINGLE_FAMILY - Ocean Grove, NJ

78 New York Ave, Shark River Hills, NJ 07756

1 bed

1 bath

$1,500

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Monmouth University, 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 $3,500 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Long Branch?

Average rent prices in West Long Branch have increased by 25% since last year.

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

Rent in West Long Branch is 79% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,550 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 $140,000/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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