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Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
West Long Branch, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
West Long Branch, NJ rent slipped 3.5% year over year, with a current median of $4,200/month. Renters today pay $1,482 less per month than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $4,500/month in May 2025.
Vs. national rents
West Long Branch rents run roughly 2× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among the priciest markets for renters. The city has a small total rental inventory of 67 units, mostly houses.
Price ranges
Houses in West Long Branch rent for a median of $4,500/month, while apartments sit at $2,849/month. Among bedroom types, 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms cluster around $2,100 to $2,170/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,900/month.
Median rent
Median rent in West Long Branch
$4,200/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in West Long Branch is $4,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 115% above the national average rent, or $2,250 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Long Branch
67
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 5% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $2,849, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in West Long Branch run $2,849 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,699.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,170 |  1% | - | |
2 bedroom | $2,100 | 10% | 43% | |
3 bedroom | $2,500 | 24% | 18% | |
4 bedroom | $4,900 | 2% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
West Long Branch | $4,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,849 | 19% | - | |
Condos | $3,050 | 40% | - | |
Houses | $4,500 | 1% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,170
Last 30 days
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
43%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
24%
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
West Long Branch
Average rent
$4,200
Apartments
Average rent
$2,849
Last 30 days
19%
Condos
Average rent
$3,050
Last 30 days
40%
Houses
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
1%
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
115%higher than the national median
195%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Long Branch, NJ is 27% lower than the median rent in Avon By The Sea, NJ.
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47%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
25 Muncy Dr, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
5 beds
4 baths
$99,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Long Branch
80 Cooper Ave, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
4 beds
4.5 baths
$75,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Long Branch
14 Kastor Ln, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
5 beds
3 baths
$68,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Long Branch
15 Harbor Ct, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
4 beds
2.5 baths
$59,000
House for rent
1d ago
10 Avalon Ct, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
2 beds
2 baths
$3,699–$7,673
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Long Branch
70 Maryland Ave, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,400
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
House for rent in West Long Branch
1 Karen Ct, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
5 beds
3.5 baths
$4,200
House for rent
1d ago
10 Avalon Ct, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
2 beds
2 baths
$3,699–$7,673
Price drop
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 $4,200 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Long Branch?
Average rent prices in West Long Branch have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does West Long Branch rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Long Branch is 115% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,250 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 $168,000/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?
West Long Branch, New Jersey has a median rent of around $3,540, which represents the citywide rental market. The rental market is dominated by larger units, with 3-bedroom apartments making up 70% of available inventory.
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).