Last updated on September 7, 2026

Average rent in
Shark River Hills, NJ

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Shark River Hills, NJ rent rose 3.9% year over year, with rent essentially flat in dollar terms and a current median of $2,700/month. Renters are paying 1.8% less month to month as of September 2026.

  • Compared to national trends

    Shark River Hills runs roughly 1.4× the $1,900/month national median, reflecting a mid-tier metro market for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $1,950/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,850/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,598/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,850/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $4,350/month in Shark River Hills, NJ.

  • Price ranges

    Houses rent for $3,000/month while apartments rent for $2,500/month. Houses make up 62.8% of total rentals, with apartments at 31.0% and condos at 6.2%.

Median rent

Median rent in Shark River Hills

$2,700/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Shark River Hills is $2,700 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $800 more per month.

$2.10

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shark River Hills

147

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Shark River Hills rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Shark River Hills, NJ

Average rent prices in Shark River Hills have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 Shark River Hills, NJ

Rent prices in Shark River Hills vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Shark River Hills is $2,500, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Shark River Hills run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,950

10%

9%

1 bedroom

$1,850

3%

9%

2 bedroom

$2,597

2%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,850

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$4,350

5%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,597

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,350

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

10%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Shark River Hills, 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 Shark River Hills, NJ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Shark River Hills and Asbury Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Shark River Hills

Median rent price$2,700
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,200
increased by68%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Shark River Hills, NJ is 16% lower than the median rent in Asbury Park, NJ.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

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$3,200

increased by2%
Last year
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$2,800

decreased by41%
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$2,480

decreased by17%
Last year
Brick

$2,750

decreased by31%
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$3,000

increased by22%
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$3,000

decreased by6%
Last year

Discover rentals in Shark River Hills, NJ

124 Broadway - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Neptune apartment for rent in Shark River Hills

Residential Lease, Ocean Grove, NJ

124 Broadway, Shark River Hills, NJ 07756

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Apartment for rent

1225 6th Ave #1-2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Neptune house for rent in Shark River Hills

Residential Lease, Neptune Township, NJ

1225 6th Ave #1-2, Shark River Hills, NJ 07753

3 beds

1 bath

$1,950

$1,800

Price drop

House for rent

50 Cookman Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Neptune apartment for rent in Shark River Hills

Residential Lease, Ocean Grove, NJ

50 Cookman Ave, Shark River Hills, NJ 07756

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

Apartment for rent

87 Cookman Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Neptune house for rent in Shark River Hills

Residential Lease, Ocean Grove, NJ

87 Cookman Ave, Shark River Hills, NJ 07756

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,900

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Shark River Hills, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Shark River Hills rental market.

How much is rent in Shark River Hills?

The average rent in Shark River Hills is $2,700 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Shark River Hills?

Average rent prices in Shark River Hills have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Shark River Hills rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Shark River Hills is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Shark River Hills?

To comfortably afford rent in Shark River Hills, you'd need to earn approximately $108,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Shark River Hills?

Fall and winter months offer the best rental deals in Shark River Hills, with September seeing the lowest rents of the year. October and December are less competitive than spring, when April hits peak pricing with roughly 20% higher rents than off-season.

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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