Last updated on June 8, 2026

Average rent in
Shark River Hills, NJ

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Shark River Hills, NJ rent fell 11.8% year over year, with a current median of $3,000/month. Renters today are paying $571 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $3,400/month in May 2025.

  • Vs. national rents

    Shark River Hills rents run roughly 1.5× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier markets. The city has 105 total rentals, a relatively small inventory.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Shark River Hills rent for about $1,600/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,800/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,525/month, with larger units reaching $4,600/month for 4+ bedrooms. The 4+ bedroom segment commands the highest rents.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Property type rents diverge from bedroom trends: houses rent for a median of $3,600/month, while apartments are lower at $2,500/month. This difference shows distinct market tiers within Shark River Hills, NJ.

Median rent

Median rent in Shark River Hills

$3,000/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Shark River Hills is $3,000 per month as of June 2026. This is 54% above the national average rent, or $1,050 more per month.

$2.00

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shark River Hills

105

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Shark River Hills 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 Shark River Hills, NJ

Average rent prices in Shark River Hills have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Shark River Hills run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,600

21%

1%

1 bedroom

$1,800

13%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,525

1%

20%

3 bedroom

$3,200

19%

6%

4 bedroom

$4,600

1%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,525

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

21%

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$3,000
increased by54%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,350
increased by72%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Shark River Hills, NJ is 10% lower than the median rent in Asbury Park, NJ.

Discover rentals in Shark River Hills, NJ

1917 W Lake Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Neptune apartment for rent in Shark River Hills

MULTI_FAMILY - Neptune Township, NJ

1917 W Lake Ave #A, Shark River Hills, NJ 07753

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

SINGLE_FAMILY - Bungalow, Victorian - Ocean Grove, NJ

87 Cookman Ave, Shark River Hills, NJ 07756

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,900

House for rent

69 Franklin Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Neptune apartment for rent in Shark River Hills

MULTI_FAMILY - Other - Ocean Grove, NJ

69 Franklin Ave #2, Shark River Hills, NJ 07756

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

151 Stockton Ave #10 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Neptune apartment for rent in Shark River Hills

APARTMENT - Ocean Grove, NJ

151 Stockton Ave #10, Shark River Hills, NJ 07756

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment 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 $3,000 per month as of June 6, 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 decreased by 12% since last year.

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

Rent in Shark River Hills is 54% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,050 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 $120,000/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?

One-bedroom apartments in Shark River Hills averaged around $2,100 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $2,500 monthly. These figures reflect the current rental market conditions across different apartment sizes in the area.

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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