Last updated on September 12, 2026

Average rent in
West Long Branch, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in West Long Branch

$3,050/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Long Branch is $3,050 per month as of September 2026. This is 61% above the national average rent, or $1,150 more per month.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Long Branch

41

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Long Branch rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in West Long Branch, NJ

Average rent prices in West Long Branch have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $2,970, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in West Long Branch run $2,640 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,384.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,990

3%

-

2 bedroom

$3,500

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,500

9%

41%

4 bedroom

$3,600

27%

49%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,990

Last 30 days

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

41%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

49%

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

Median rent price$3,050
increased by61%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,050
increased by61%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Long Branch, NJ is equal to the median rent in Avon By The Sea, NJ.

Discover rentals in West Long Branch, NJ

42 Fulton Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in West Long Branch

Residential Lease, West Long Branch, NJ

42 Fulton Ave, West Long Branch, NJ 07764

3 beds

1 bath

$1,900

190 Oakwood Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in West Long Branch

Residential Lease, West Long Branch, NJ

190 Oakwood Ave, West Long Branch, NJ 07764

3 beds

2 baths

$2,000

16 Norwood Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in West Long Branch

Residential Lease, West Long Branch, NJ

16 Norwood Ct, West Long Branch, NJ 07764

3 beds

2 baths

$2,100

15 Cooper Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in West Long Branch

Residential Lease, West Long Branch, NJ

15 Cooper Ave, West Long Branch, NJ 07764

4 beds

2 baths

$2,600

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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 $3,050 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Long Branch?

Average rent prices in West Long Branch have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does West Long Branch rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Long Branch is 61% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,150 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 $122,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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