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Ocean, NJ

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Discover gracious living in the coastal Township of Ocean.

Coastal Living Seaside Parks Beaches Golfing University

With a name like "Ocean," you already know what the star of this town is! Ocean is a large New Jersey township located along the Jersey shore, near such popular destinations as Asbury Park Boardwalk. Ocean is a large town featuring several neighborhoods such as Wayside, Oakhurst, West Allenhurst, and Wanamassa.

Monmouth University sits at the northeastern edge of town, making Ocean apartments a terrific option for students. The town offers a strong school system and several beautiful parks, as well. The William F. Larking Golf Course at Colonial Terrace, a nine-hole municipal golf course, is located along Deal Lake. Hollywood Golf Club is also located in Ocean. More outdoor adventures are available at Whale Pond Brook Preserve, Weltz Park and Joe Palaia Park Addition.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Ocean, NJ is $1,660 for one bedroom, $2,169 for two bedrooms, and $3,015 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ocean has increased by 1.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,660/month
739 Sq Ft
House
$24,961/month
1,944 Sq Ft
Condo
$11,858/month
1,126 Sq Ft
Townhome
$15,206/month
1,186 Sq Ft
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Transportation

53

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.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Project Teach - Monmouth

Public

Grades 9-11

16 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Thompson Park
  • Murray Farmhouse and Barn
  • Poricy Brook Fossil Beds
  • Pine Creek Railroad
  • Allaire State 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.