Last updated on July 24, 2026

Average rent in
Oakhurst, NJ

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Oakhurst, NJ rent rose 16.7% year over year, with a current median of $3,500/month. Renters are paying $1,121 more per month on average than last year, despite a 14.3% month-over-month decline from the recent peak.

  • Vs. national rents

    Oakhurst rents run roughly 1.8× the $1,945/month national median, placing it among the pricier markets for renters. The city has 147 total rentals, mostly houses, reflecting a limited but high-end rental inventory.

  • Price ranges

    Most rentals in Oakhurst are houses at a median of $3,500/month, while apartments are less common and run $2,235/month. Bedroom medians range from $1,970/month for 1-bed units up to $3,700/month for 4+ bedrooms, with 4+ beds making up 67.8% of inventory.

Median rent

Median rent in Oakhurst

$3,500/mo

increased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oakhurst is $3,500 per month as of July 2026. This is 80% above the national average rent, or $1,555 more per month.

$1.86

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oakhurst

147

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Oakhurst 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 Oakhurst, NJ

Average rent prices in Oakhurst have decreased by 14% over the last month and have increased by 17% 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 Oakhurst, NJ

Rent prices in Oakhurst vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Oakhurst is $2,235, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Oakhurst run $1,970 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,970

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$2,050

1%

65%

3 bedroom

$2,700

37%

10%

4 bedroom

$3,700

40%

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,970

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

65%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

37%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

40%

Last year

20%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Oakhurst, 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 Oakhurst, NJ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Oakhurst and Atlantic Highlands by all bedroom counts and property types.

Oakhurst

Median rent price$3,500
increased by80%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oakhurst, NJ is 40% higher than the median rent in Atlantic Highlands, NJ.

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$2,600

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Discover rentals in Oakhurst, NJ

256 Lawrence Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Oakhurst

SINGLE_FAMILY - Colonial - Oakhurst, NJ

256 Lawrence Ave, Oakhurst, NJ 07755

3 beds

2 baths

$1,800

House for rent

232 Jerome Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Oakhurst

SINGLE_FAMILY - Ranch - Oakhurst, NJ

232 Jerome Ave, Oakhurst, NJ 07755

3 beds

2 baths

$1,950

House for rent

329 Wells Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Oakhurst

SINGLE_FAMILY - Ranch - Oakhurst, NJ

329 Wells Ave, Oakhurst, NJ 07755

3 beds

2 baths

$2,000

House for rent

442 Redmond Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Oakhurst

SINGLE_FAMILY - Split Level - Oakhurst, NJ

442 Redmond Ave, Oakhurst, NJ 07755

4 beds

2 baths

$2,000

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Oakhurst, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Oakhurst rental market.

How much is rent in Oakhurst?

The average rent in Oakhurst is $3,500 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oakhurst?

Average rent prices in Oakhurst have decreased by 14% over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.

How does Oakhurst rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oakhurst 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 Oakhurst?

To comfortably afford rent in Oakhurst, 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 Oakhurst?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Oakhurst average around $2,200/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,330/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).

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