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Last updated on July 27, 2026
Average rent in
Toms River, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on July 27, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Toms River, NJ rent slipped 6.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,800/month. Renters today are paying $378 less per month on average than last year, despite a 5.4% increase month over month in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Toms River runs roughly 1.45× the $1,930/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market relative to the national median. The city offers a smaller inventory of 62 total rentals.
Price ranges
In Toms River, 1-bedroom units rent for about $2,199/month, 2-bedrooms around $2,532/month, 3-bedrooms at $3,300/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,900/month. Houses, which make up 75.5% of rentals, have a median rent of $3,500/month, while apartments sit at $2,462/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Toms River
$2,800/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Toms River is $2,800 per month as of July 2026. This is 45% above the national average rent, or $870 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Toms River
62
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Toms River rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Toms River, NJ
Average rent prices in Toms River have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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
Toms River, NJ
Rent prices in Toms River vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Toms River is $2,462, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Toms River run $2,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,523.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,199 | 1% |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,532 | 2% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $3,300 | 14% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $3,900 | 29% | 46% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Toms River, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,462 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,800 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,500 | 21% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,199
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,532
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
29%
Last year
46%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Toms River, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,462
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
21%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Toms River, 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 Toms River, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Toms River and Asbury Park by all bedroom counts and property types.
Toms River
45%higher than the national median
66%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Toms River, NJ is 13% lower than the median rent in Asbury Park, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
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5%Discover rentals in Toms River, NJ
2d ago
230 Chestnut St, Toms River, NJ 08753
2 beds
1 bath
$1,899
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Toms River
129 Fox Glove Run, Toms River, NJ 08755
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Toms River
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Toms River
20 Venetian Ct, Toms River, NJ 08753
3 beds
2 baths
$2,475
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Toms River
18 Culebra Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753
5 beds
5 baths
$25,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Toms River
239 Silver Bay Rd, Toms River, NJ 08753
5 beds
3 baths
$20,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Toms River
296 Alabama Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753
5 beds
4 baths
$20,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Toms River
30 Channel Rd, Toms River, NJ 08753
3 beds
2 baths
$12,900
House for rent
2d ago
3600 Cypress Point Dr, Toms River, NJ 08753
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,271–$2,849
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2140 Lakewood Rd, Toms River, NJ 08755
2 beds
2 baths
$2,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Toms River
1255 Route #D9, Toms River, NJ 08753
1 bed
1 bath
$2,199
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 27
3d ago
House for rent in Toms River
9 Neptune Rd, Toms River, NJ 08753
3 beds
2 baths
$2,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Toms River
613 Champlain St, Toms River, NJ 08757
5 beds
2 baths
$3,650
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Toms River
1936 Mount Carmel Blvd, Toms River, NJ 08753
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Toms River
129 Fox Glove Run, Toms River, NJ 08755
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
1h ago
House for rent in Toms River
3428 Maritime Dr, Toms River, NJ 08753
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
House for rent
17h ago
House for rent in Toms River
4 beds
2 baths
$3,300
House for rent
Available Aug 30
2d ago
230 Chestnut St, Toms River, NJ 08753
2 beds
1 bath
$1,899
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Toms River
1176 Fern Street, Toms River, NJ 08753
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Toms River, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Toms River rental market.
How much is rent in Toms River?
The average rent in Toms River is $2,800 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Toms River?
Average rent prices in Toms River have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does Toms River rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Toms River is 45% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $870 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Toms River?
To comfortably afford rent in Toms River, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Toms River?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Toms River average around $2,190/month and two-bedrooms run about $2,510/month. Both bedroom types have seen modest increases, with one-bedrooms up 1.7% year over year and two-bedrooms up 1.1%.
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).