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Keansburg, NJ

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An amusement-filled beach town in the suburbs of New Jersey

Beach Coastal Bayfront Entertainment Urban

A part of the Jersey Shore, Keansburg offers a bustling urban oasis for its residents on the Raritan Bay in the suburbs of New Jersey. This coastal town is known for Keansburg Beach, where locals can enjoy the bay’s sandy shoreline and fishing piers. Families flock to this area for all of the kid-friendly fun, including the Keansburg Amusement Park and the Jersey Shore Waterpark.

Enjoy a beachside boardwalk, rides, games, and food! This city is home to many small businesses, including services, restaurants, and bars. Various shopping centers, community parks, and public schools sit just outside of town. The nearest public transit stop is at the Middletown Station, but one of Keansburg’s greatest perks is its proximity to New York City located about 40 miles north by major Interstates.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Keansburg, NJ is $1,559 for one bedroom, $1,987 for two bedrooms, and $1,927 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Keansburg has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,559/month
669 Sq Ft
House
$2,646/month
247 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,557/month
1,025 Sq Ft
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Transportation

64

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

51

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Joseph C Caruso School

Public

Grades K-5

667 Students

1
out of 10

Port Monmouth Rd School

Public

Grades PK-2

501 Students

Rating Unavailable

Joseph R Bolger Mid School

Public

Grades 6-8

335 Students

2
out of 10

Keansburg High School

Public

Grades 9-12

388 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bayshore Waterfront Park
  • Wolfes Pond Park
  • Lemon Creek Park
  • Blue Heron Park and Center
  • Seaside Wildlife Nature Park

Airports

  • Newark Liberty International
  • John F Kennedy International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.