Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Seaside Heights, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Seaside Heights

$2,500/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Seaside Heights is $2,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.

$2.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Seaside Heights

99

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Seaside Heights rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 6% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $2,000, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Seaside Heights run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,035.

Listings

Studio

$1,325

4%

-

1 bedroom

$1,625

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$2,035

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,650

12%

5%

4 bedroom

$6,000

1%

32%

Studio

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,625

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,035

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

32%

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$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,900
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Seaside Heights, NJ is 14% lower than the median rent in Avon By The Sea, NJ.

Discover rentals in Seaside Heights, NJ

39 Sampson Ave #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Seaside Heights

Residential Lease, Seaside Heights, NJ

39 Sampson Ave #4, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
127 Hancock Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Seaside Heights

Residential Lease, Seaside Heights, NJ

127 Hancock Ave, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751

3 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1007 Barnegat Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Seaside Heights

Residential Lease, Seaside Heights, NJ

1007 Barnegat Ave #1, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
15 Sumner Ave #12 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Seaside Heights

Residential Lease, Seaside Heights, NJ

15 Sumner Ave #12, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751

3 beds

3.5 baths

$1,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,500 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Seaside Heights?

Average rent prices in Seaside Heights have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Seaside Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Seaside Heights is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 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 $100,000/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?

October offers the best rental deals in Seaside Heights, with rents running approximately 25% lower than the peak season in May. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for renters throughout the year.

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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