Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Seaside Heights, NJ

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Seaside Heights rent stands today

    Seaside Heights, NJ rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $3,500/month. Month to month, rent has cooled 2.8%.

  • Seaside Heights runs roughly 1.8× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among the pricier coastal metros for renters seeking beachside living.

  • Price ranges

    In Seaside Heights, 1-bedroom units rent around $1,750/month, 2-bedrooms $2,700/month, 3-bedrooms $3,125/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $6,500/month. Houses command a median of $5,300/month, while apartments sit at $2,500/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Seaside Heights

$3,500/mo

Flat

vs previous year

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

$2.84

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Seaside Heights

81

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Seaside Heights rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Seaside Heights, NJ

Average rent prices in Seaside Heights have decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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 Seaside Heights, NJ

Rent prices in Seaside Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Seaside Heights is $2,500, whereas a house costs $5,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Seaside Heights run $1,775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,750

No Change

16%

2 bedroom

$2,700

4%

13%

3 bedroom

$3,125

6%

4%

4 bedroom

$6,500

2%

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,125

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

26%

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

Compare median rent prices in Seaside Heights and Avon By The Sea by all bedroom counts and property types.

Seaside Heights

Median rent price$3,500
increased by79%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$5,750
increased by195%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Seaside Heights, NJ is 39% lower than the median rent in Avon By The Sea, NJ.

Discover rentals in Seaside Heights, NJ

127 Hancock Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Seaside Heights

MULTI_FAMILY - Other - Seaside Heights, NJ

127 Hancock Ave, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751

3 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

42 Hamilton Ave #B11 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Seaside Heights

TOWNHOME - Seaside Heights, NJ

42 Hamilton Ave #B11, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Condo for rent

127 Hancock Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Seaside Heights

MULTI_FAMILY - Other - Seaside Heights, NJ

127 Hancock Ave, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751

3 beds

1 bath

$1,900

Apartment for rent

1501 Boulevard #28 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Seaside Heights

CONDOS - Other - Seaside Heights, NJ

1501 Boulevard #28, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Seaside Heights, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Seaside Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Seaside Heights?

The average rent in Seaside Heights is $3,500 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Seaside Heights?

Average rent prices in Seaside Heights have decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Seaside Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Seaside Heights 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 Seaside Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Seaside Heights, 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 Seaside Heights?

Seaside Heights one-bedroom apartments averaged around $1,600 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $2,300 per month. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest share of the rental market at 33% of available listings, making them easier to find than one-bedrooms which account for only 5% of monthly 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).

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