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Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
West Long Branch, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
West Long Branch, NJ rent fell 7.3% year over year, with a current median of $3,662/month. Renters today are paying less than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak in May 2025.
Compared to national trends
West Long Branch rents run roughly 1.9× the $1,930/month national median, placing it among the more expensive markets for renters seeking houses, which dominate the local inventory.
Price ranges
Most rentals in West Long Branch are houses at a median of $3,762/month, while apartments are less common at 2.6% of inventory and rent for $2,774/month. Bedroom medians range from $2,000/month for 2-bed units to $4,000/month for 4+ bedrooms, consistent with the market's large share of bigger homes.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 2-bedroom segment in West Long Branch saw rents fall 49.4% year over year, a 42.1 percentage-point difference from the citywide decline. This contrasts with houses overall, which held steady year over year, indicating a separate pattern in smaller units.
Median rent
Median rent in West Long Branch
$3,662/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in West Long Branch is $3,662 per month as of July 2026. This is 90% above the national average rent, or $1,732 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Long Branch
57
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of West Long Branch rentals at each price point
Rent trends in West Long Branch, NJ
Average rent prices in West Long Branch have decreased by 8% 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
West Long Branch, NJ
Rent prices in West Long Branch vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Long Branch is $2,774, whereas a house costs $3,762. 1-bedroom apartments in West Long Branch run $2,774 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,392.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,170 | 2% | - | |
2 bedroom | $2,000 | 2% | 50% | |
3 bedroom | $2,325 | 33% | 34% | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 | 39% | 27% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
West Long Branch | $3,662 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,774 | 6% | - | |
Condos | $3,200 | 40% | - | |
Houses | $3,762 | 39% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,170
Last 30 days
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
50%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,325
Last 30 days
33%
Last year
34%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
39%
Last year
27%
West Long Branch
Average rent
$3,662
Apartments
Average rent
$2,774
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
40%
Houses
Average rent
$3,762
Last 30 days
39%
The table above reflects average rent prices in West Long Branch, 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 West Long Branch, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in West Long Branch and Avon By The Sea by all bedroom counts and property types.
West Long Branch
90%higher than the national median
133%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Long Branch, NJ is 19% lower than the median rent in Avon By The Sea, NJ.
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23%Discover rentals in West Long Branch, NJ
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Long Branch
190 Oakwood Ave, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Long Branch
16 Norwood Ct, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Long Branch
505 Monmouth Rd, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Long Branch
128 Beechwood Ave, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
3 beds
2 baths
$2,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Long Branch
2 Windsor Dr, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
4 beds
3.5 baths
$52,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Long Branch
29 Monroe St, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
5 beds
2.5 baths
$39,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Long Branch
2 Hilltop Rd, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
3 beds
2 baths
$36,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Long Branch
39 Hilltop Rd, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
4 beds
3 baths
$6,500
House for rent
3h ago
10 Avalon Ct, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,649–$5,703
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in West Long Branch
8 Hialeah, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,775
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Long Branch
555 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
5 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Long Branch
16 Norwood Ct, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Long Branch
14 Fulton Ave, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
4 beds
2 baths
$2,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in West Long Branch
8 Hialeah, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,775
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Long Branch
39 Hilltop Rd, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
4 beds
3 baths
$6,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Long Branch
140 Wall St #1, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for West Long Branch, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the West Long Branch rental market.
How much is rent in West Long Branch?
The average rent in West Long Branch is $3,662 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Long Branch?
Average rent prices in West Long Branch have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does West Long Branch rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Long Branch is 90% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,732 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in West Long Branch?
To comfortably afford rent in West Long Branch, you'd need to earn approximately $147,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in West Long Branch?
Based on our current listings data, West Long Branch has a median rent of approximately $3,520 per month across available properties.
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).