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Last updated on September 11, 2026
Average rent in
Toms River, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on September 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Toms River, NJ rent slipped 5.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,928/month. Renters today are paying $314 less per month on average than last year, reflecting a cooldown from the peak of $3,400/month in September 2024.
Vs. national rents
Toms River rents run roughly 1.5× the $1,900/month national median, placing it in a higher price tier despite a small total rental inventory of 67 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
In Toms River, 1-bedrooms rent for $1,750/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,575/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,150/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,600/month. Houses dominate the market at 80.1% of rentals, with a median rent of $3,300/month compared to $2,412/month for apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 1-bedroom segment in Toms River slipped 16.1% year over year, diverging from the overall citywide decline of 5.5%. This segment's larger drop shows varied trends within the rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Toms River
$2,928/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Toms River is $2,928 per month as of September 2026. This is 54% above the national average rent, or $1,028 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Toms River
67
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 6% 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 $2,412, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Toms River run $2,271 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,450.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,750 |  3% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,575 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $3,150 | 8% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $3,600 | 2% | 29% |
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 | $2,412 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,250 | No Change | 10% | |
Houses | $3,300 | 5% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,575
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
29%
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
$2,412
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,250
Last year
10%
Houses
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
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
54%higher than the national median
68%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Toms River, NJ is 8% lower than the median rent in Asbury Park, NJ.
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15%$2,200
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Discover rentals in Toms River, NJ
12h ago
Apartment for rent in Toms River
505 Martin Rd #2, Toms River, NJ 08753
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
$1,975
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Toms River
506 Lloyd Rd, Toms River, NJ 08753
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Toms River
328 Maria Dr, Toms River, NJ 08753
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Toms River
3 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Apartment 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
3306 Windsor Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753
3 beds
4.5 baths
$7,500
House for rent
1h ago
House for rent in Toms River
793 Bay Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753
4 beds
1 bath
$3,195
House for rent
Available Sep 10
1d ago
3600 Cypress Point Dr, Toms River, NJ 08753
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,271–$2,849
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2140 Lakewood Rd, Toms River, NJ 08755
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Toms River
4 beds
4 baths
$4,500
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Toms River
155 Brand Rd, Toms River, NJ 08753
3 beds
2 baths
$3,300
$2,950
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Toms River
3428 Maritime Dr, Toms River, NJ 08753
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Toms River
2907 Greenspire Ct #2907, Toms River, NJ 08755
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,600
House for rent
12h ago
House for rent in Toms River
330 Elizabeth Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753
3 beds
1 bath
$2,700
House for rent
1h ago
House for rent in Toms River
793 Bay Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753
4 beds
1 bath
$3,195
House for rent
Available Sep 10
12h ago
Apartment for rent in Toms River
55 Terrace Ave #18B, Toms River, NJ 08753
2 beds
1 bath
$2,099
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Apartment for rent in Toms River
505 Martin Rd #2, Toms River, NJ 08753
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
$1,975
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
House for rent in Toms River
330 Elizabeth Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753
3 beds
1 bath
$2,700
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 $2,928 per month as of September 5, 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 6% since last year.
How does Toms River rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Toms River is 54% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,028 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 $117,000/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).