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Barnegat

Pop. 3,360·81st most expensive in New Jersey·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,688/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.6%
vs US Median
+$723
Falling (Monthly)
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Barnegat · $2,688
More expensive than 84% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
30% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,688/mo, rent takes about 30% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$108,000/yr
Local median income
$108,664/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Barnegat's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$1,591
2 BR
$1,842
Research median
$1,842/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$32,256/yr
At $2,688/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Barnegat, NJ is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 46.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,360
Median income
$108,664
Median age
41.7
Renters
19.4%
Age distribution
26.6%
29.6%
14.4%
17.6%
Under 1826.6%
18–3411.7%
35–5429.6%
55–6414.4%
65+17.6%
Gender
52.5%
47.5%
Male52.5%
Female47.5%
Race & ethnicity
93.5%
White93.5%
Hispanic4.7%
Asian3.6%
Education (25+)
20.6%
23.2%
46.7%
No HS diploma9.5%
HS diploma20.6%
Some college23.2%
Bachelor's+46.7%
Housing tenure
80.6%
19.4%
Owner80.6%
Renter19.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Barnegat, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$94,209 → $108,664
up 15.3%
Population
3,670 → 3,360
down 8.4%
Renter share
19.7% → 19.4%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
35.5% → 46.7%
+11.2 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in Barnegat, NJ now reports about $108,664, up from $94,209 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 3,670 to 3,360 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.4% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 35.5% to 46.7%.

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Barnegat rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Barnegat. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Barnegat, NJ

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Barnegat is $2,688/mo as of July 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,842/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,591/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($108,664/yr), Barnegat ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Barnegat an affordable city for renters?

Barnegat is considered moderate for renters. At $2,688/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($108,664/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Barnegat slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Barnegat?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $108,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,688/mo in Barnegat. The local median household income is $108,664/yr, meaning the typical Barnegat household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Barnegat?

Rent in Barnegat has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Barnegat rent compare to other cities in New Jersey?

Barnegat is middle-of-the-pack for New Jersey for rent, ranking #81 out of 180 tracked cities at $2,688/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Barnegat?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Barnegat ($2,688/mo): Tuckerton ($2,434/mo), Seaside Heights ($2,469/mo), Forked River ($2,650/mo).

What percentage of Barnegat residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.4% of Barnegat households are renters, while 80.6% are owner-occupied. Barnegat leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Barnegat rent compare to the national average?

Barnegat's median rent of $2,688/mo is $723 (37%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #81 out of 180 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,688/mo, rent takes ~30% of Barnegat's median household income ($108,664/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax1.4–10.75%
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