Studio Rent · March 2026

Studio Apartment Rent in Forked River, NJ

$1,740/mo

Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Forked River, New Jersey as of March 2026. That's +34% lower than the citywide median of $2,650 and +35% above the national studio median of $1,290.

Studio median
$1,740
March 2026
vs city overall
-34%
$2,650 city median
vs national
+35%
$1,290 US median
New Jersey rank
#127
of 188 cities

Income needed for a studio in Forked River

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.

Annual income
$69,600
Monthly gross
$5,800
Hourly (full-time)
$33.46

Rent by apartment size in Forked River

Compare Forked River's median rent across every apartment size.

Studio (current)
$1,740
1-Bedroom
$1,950
2-Bedroom
$2,410
3-Bedroom
$3,210
4+ Bedroom
$3,570

Cheapest cities for a studio in New Jersey

#CityStudio rent
1Clementon$862
2Wildwood$1,070
3Camden$1,080
4Atlantic City$1,090
5Audubon$1,100
6Pleasantville$1,120
7West Deptford Township$1,120
8Bellmawr$1,130
9Salem$1,130
10Vineland$1,170
11Millville$1,180
12Seaside Heights$1,210
13Lakewood$1,230
14Passaic$1,230
15Somerdale$1,230

Most expensive cities for a studio in New Jersey

#CityStudio rent
1Hoboken$3,000
2Secaucus$2,560
3Weehawken$2,430
4Edgewater$2,340
5Cresskill$2,340
6Mount Arlington$2,330
7Morris Plains$2,330
8Livingston$2,330
9East Hanover Township$2,330
10Cedar Knolls$2,330
11Berkeley Heights$2,330
12Pine Brook$2,260
13South Orange$2,250
14Chatham$2,240
15Morristown$2,230

Nearby cities — studio rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Forked River.

CityDistanceStudio rentvs Forked River
Lavallette, NJ15.3 mi$1,410$-330 (-19%)
Jackson, NJ18.1 mi$1,520$-220 (-13%)
Howell, NJ19.9 mi$1,730$-10 (-1%)
Tuckerton, NJ20.4 mi$1,470$-270 (-16%)
Freehold, NJ24.9 mi$1,620$-120 (-7%)
Spring Lake, NJ25.2 mi$1,470$-270 (-16%)
Ocean, NJ30 mi$1,440$-300 (-17%)
Tinton Falls, NJ31.4 mi$1,969+$229 (+13%)
Monroe Township, NJ33.4 mi$1,460$-280 (-16%)
Morganville, NJ34.1 mi$2,170+$430 (+25%)
Atlantic City, NJ36.2 mi$1,090$-650 (-37%)
Old Bridge, NJ36.7 mi$1,450$-290 (-17%)

Studio rent in Forked River — common questions

How much is a studio apartment in Forked River?

As of March 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Forked River, New Jersey is $1,740 per month. This is +34% below the citywide median of $2,650.

What income do you need to afford a studio in Forked River?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $69,600 ($5,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $33.46/hour at a full-time job.

Is Forked River expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?

Forked River's studio median of $1,740 is +35% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 79th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Forked River rank for studio rent in New Jersey?

Among the 188 cities in New Jersey with studio data, Forked River ranks #127 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper studio options near Forked River?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Lavallette ($1,410), Jackson ($1,520), Howell ($1,730).

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Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for Forked River, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (March 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.