Monmouth University

West Long Branch, NJ

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Monmouth University - West Long Branch, NJ

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Established in 1933, Monmouth University is an independent, comprehensive institution offering an array of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Students get a highly personalized education in a welcoming environment at Monmouth, and leave prepared to become leaders and engaged citizens in a diverse and interdependent world.

Located along New Jersey’s northern coastline, Monmouth is proximate to a wide variety of condos, apartments, and houses available for rent near campus. Particularly convenient areas to look for housing include West Long Branch, Long Branch, Eatontown, and Oakhurst. Access to Route 18 and the Garden State Parkway makes commuting and traveling from Monmouth simple.

Campus life at Monmouth is bustling with nationally ranked NCAA Division I athletics, over 110 clubs and organizations, intramurals, artistic performances, and community events. Monmouth sits at the heart of a vibrant culture rich in history, the arts, technology, and entrepreneurship. Atlantic Ocean beaches are within walking distance of the Monmouth campus while both New York City and Philadelphia are about an hour’s drive away.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in West Long Branch, NJ is $2,071 for one bedroom, $3,191 for two bedrooms, and $3,945 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Long Branch has decreased by -4.7% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 720 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,071/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,100 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,191/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,331 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,945/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

55

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.

2

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

45

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

Betty McElmon Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

326 Students

6
out of 10

Frank Antonides Elementary School

Public

Grades 5-8

217 Students

5
out of 10

Frank Antonides Elementary School

Public

Grades 5-8

217 Students

5
out of 10

Shore Regional High School

Public

Grades 9-12

585 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Thompson Park
  • Murray Farmhouse and Barn
  • Poricy Brook Fossil Beds
  • Huber Woods Environmental Center
  • Hartshorne Woods Park

Airports

  • John F Kennedy International
  • Newark Liberty 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.