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Last updated on June 12, 2026
Average rent in
Toms River, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on June 12, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Toms River, NJ rent slipped 4.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,800/month. Renters today are paying $921 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Toms River's median rent of $2,800/month is 43.6% more expensive than the national median of $1,950/month. This places Toms River in the pricier tier of markets despite its modest inventory of 57 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
In Toms River, 1-bedroom units rent for $1,600/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,544/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,700/month. These figures reflect the range renters can expect across bedroom sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 1-bedroom segment in Toms River slipped 26.4% year over year, diverging from the overall citywide decline of 4.3%. This indicates a distinct softening in smaller unit rents compared to the broader market.
Median rent
Median rent in Toms River
$2,800/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Toms River is $2,800 per month as of June 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $850 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Toms River
57
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased 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
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 $2,471, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Toms River run $2,199 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,513.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,600 |  3% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $2,544 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 | 4% | 28% | |
4 bedroom | $3,700 | 17% | 66% |
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 | $2,471 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,225 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,300 | 13% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,544
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
28%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
66%
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
$2,471
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,225
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
13%
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
44%higher than the national median
72%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Toms River, NJ is 16% lower than the median rent in Asbury Park, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
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13%$2,550
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40%$2,650
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25%$3,390
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5%$3,600
8%$2,549
$1,950
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$3,000
13%Discover rentals in Toms River, NJ
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Toms River
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Toms River
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Toms River
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
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8h ago
Apartment for rent in Toms River
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Toms River
18 Culebra Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753
5 beds
4 baths
$30,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Toms River
Barbara Ln, Toms River, NJ 08753
4 beds
1.5 baths
$30,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Toms River
3110 Windsor Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753
3 beds
3 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
8h ago
Apartment for rent in Toms River
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3600 Cypress Point Dr, Toms River, NJ 08753
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,413–$2,964
Apartment for rent
2d 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, Toms River, NJ 08753
1 bed
1 bath
$2,199
Apartment for rent
Available May 24
1d ago
1255 Route 166, Toms River, NJ 08753
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995–$2,199
Apartment for rent
1d ago
206 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ 08753
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 8
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Toms River
1255 Route, Toms River, NJ 08753
1 bed
1 bath
$2,199
Apartment for rent
Available May 24
5d+ ago
House for rent in Toms River
3178 Dillon Ln, Toms River, NJ 08755
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
House for rent
7m ago
House for rent in Toms River
8 Palm Springs Ct, Toms River, NJ 08753
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
House for rent
1d ago
206 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ 08753
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 8
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Toms River
407 Susquehanna St #1207, Toms River, NJ 08755
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,350
House for rent
5d+ ago
1255 Route 166, Toms River, NJ 08753
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment 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 June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Toms River?
Average rent prices in Toms River have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Toms River rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Toms River is 44% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 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?
One-bedroom apartments in Toms River averaged around $2,200 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $2,500 per month. Both bedroom types saw rent increases, with one-bedrooms up 5.9% and two-bedrooms up 3.5% from the previous 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).