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Oceanport, NJ

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Family-friendly living just minutes from the New Jersey coast

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Nestled along the shores of Shrewsbury Bay near the Atlantic Coast, Oceanport provides an idyllic setting for families, professionals, or anyone who wants to settle down near the incredible beaches of New Jersey. Modern apartment communities, single-family homes, condos, and more round out the rental market in Oceanport. Seafood restaurants, upscale Italian eateries, Mexican food, bars, and other local hotspots are scattered around Oceanport, some with fantastic bay views.

Community parks make it easy to enjoy the seaside atmosphere year round. Families love Oceanport’s great schools and community atmosphere, but renters of all types will enjoy this safe, bayfront community.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Oceanport, NJ is $2,104 for one bedroom, $2,511 for two bedrooms, and $3,127 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oceanport has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,104/month
1,055 Sq Ft
House
$21,380/month
3,531 Sq Ft
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Transportation

33

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

36

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

Wolf Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

295 Students

9
out of 10

Maple Place Elementary School

Public

Grades 5-8

264 Students

6
out of 10

Maple Place Elementary School

Public

Grades 5-8

264 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Murray Farmhouse and Barn
  • Poricy Brook Fossil Beds
  • Huber Woods Environmental Center
  • Twin Lights State Historic Site
  • Hartshorne Woods 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.