Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
West Long Branch, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in West Long Branch

$3,400/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Long Branch is $3,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 79% above the national average rent, or $1,500 more per month.

$1.55

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Long Branch

31

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Long Branch rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%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 increased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 $2,659, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in West Long Branch run $2,367 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,865.

Listings

Studio

$1,695

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,990

7%

29%

2 bedroom

$3,026

11%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,652

44%

35%

4 bedroom

$3,750

2%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,695

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,990

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

29%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,026

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,652

Last 30 days

44%

Last year

35%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

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$3,400
increased by79%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,900
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Long Branch, NJ is 17% higher than the median rent in Avon By The Sea, NJ.

Discover rentals in West Long Branch, NJ

190 Oakwood Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d 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

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
32 Baker Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in West Long Branch

Residential Lease, West Long Branch, NJ

32 Baker Dr, West Long Branch, NJ 07764

4 beds

2 baths

$2,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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

$2,700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
11 Pinewood Ave - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

House for rent in West Long Branch

Residential Lease, West Long Branch, NJ

11 Pinewood Ave, West Long Branch, NJ 07764

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $3,400 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Long Branch?

Average rent prices in West Long Branch have increased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

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

Rent in West Long Branch is 79% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,500 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 $136,000/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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