Last updated on October 26, 2026

Average rent in
Toms River, NJ

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Toms River, NJ rent slipped 5.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,849/month. Renters today are paying $151 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $3,199/month in October 2024.

  • Vs. national rents

    Toms River rents run roughly 1.5× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier markets. The city offers 76 total rentals, mostly houses, with limited apartment availability.

  • Price ranges

    In Toms River, 1-bedroom units rent around $2,038/month, 2-bedrooms $2,500/month, 3-bedrooms $3,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms $3,600/month. Houses command a median of $3,200/month while apartments are lower at $2,373/month, with houses making up 83.7% of total rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in Toms River

$2,849/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Toms River is $2,849 per month as of October 2026. This is 50% above the national average rent, or $949 more per month.

$1.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Toms River

76

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Toms River rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Toms River, NJ

Average rent prices in Toms River have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $2,373, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Toms River run $2,149 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,482.

Listings

1 bedroom

$2,037

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$2,500

3%

No Change

3 bedroom

$3,000

7%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,600

8%

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,037

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

5%

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

Median rent price$2,849
increased by50%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,990
increased by57%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Toms River, NJ is 5% lower than the median rent in Asbury Park, NJ.

Discover rentals in Toms River, NJ

3456 Jefferson Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Toms River

Residential Lease, Toms River, NJ

3456 Jefferson Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

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.
567 Fischer Blvd #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Toms River

Residential Lease, Toms River, NJ

567 Fischer Blvd #2, Toms River, NJ 08753

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Price dropped $100Fees 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.
328 Maria Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Toms River

Residential Lease, Toms River, NJ

328 Maria Dr, Toms River, NJ 08753

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,500

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.
330 Elizabeth Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Toms River

Residential Lease, Toms River, NJ

330 Elizabeth Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753

3 beds

1 bath

$2,700

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 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 $2,849 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Toms River?

Average rent prices in Toms River have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Toms River rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Toms River is 50% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $949 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 $114,000/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?

Looking at our July 2026 numbers, January offers the best rental deals in Toms River, with rents running about 12% lower than the peak summer month of June. Searching during winter months can result in meaningful savings compared to the summer rental 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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