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Long Branch

Pop. 32,530·70th most expensive in New Jersey·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,753/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.4%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
+$788
Rising (Monthly)
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Long Branch · $2,753
More expensive than 86% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
52/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Long Branch's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$2,753/mo
Expected by trend
$2,782/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,420
1 BR
$1,600
2 BR
$1,970
3 BR
$2,620
4 BR+
$2,920
Research median
$1,970/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$33,036/yr
At $2,753/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (0.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.4% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Long Branch, NJ is majority renter-occupied, 36.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,530
Median income
$79,653
Median age
36.8
Renters
57.5%
Age distribution
19.9%
27.7%
23.3%
18.8%
Under 1819.9%
18–3427.7%
35–5423.3%
55–6410.3%
65+18.8%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
55.9%
25.2%
White55.9%
Black11.4%
Hispanic25.2%
Asian2.9%
Other4.5%
Education (25+)
14.6%
27.9%
21.4%
36.1%
No HS diploma14.6%
HS diploma27.9%
Some college21.4%
Bachelor's+36.1%
Housing tenure
42.5%
57.5%
Owner42.5%
Renter57.5%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Long Branch, NJ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,264 → $2,753
up 21.6%
Income
$65,369 → $79,653
up 21.9%
Population
31,734 → 32,530
up 2.5%
Renter share
58.4% → 57.5%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
32.6% → 36.1%
+3.5 pts
Median age
37.4 → 36.8
-0.6 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Long Branch, NJ paid around $2,264 a month. That figure now sits near $2,753, up 21.6% from the 2022 baseline. Median household income climbed from $65,369 to $79,653 between 2021 and 2024, a 21.9% shift. Census counts show Long Branch, NJ adding about 796 residents over the five-year window, up 2.5% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 32.6% to 36.1% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in Long Branch, NJ reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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About renting in Long Branch, NJ

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Long Branch is $2,753/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,420/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,970/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,600/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,620/mo.

At 41% of local median household income ($79,653/yr), Long Branch ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Long Branch an affordable city for renters?

Long Branch is considered stretched for renters. At $2,753/mo, rent takes approximately 41% of the local median household income ($79,653/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Long Branch significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Long Branch?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $110,000/year (~$53/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,753/mo in Long Branch. The local median household income is $79,653/yr, meaning the typical Long Branch household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Long Branch?

Rent in Long Branch has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.4% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Long Branch rent compare to other cities in New Jersey?

Long Branch is middle-of-the-pack for New Jersey for rent, ranking #70 out of 180 tracked cities at $2,753/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Long Branch?

Eatontown is nearby and more affordable at $2,217/mo, which is $536 less than Long Branch.

What percentage of Long Branch residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 57.5% of Long Branch households are renters, while 42.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Long Branch has a strong rental market.

How does Long Branch rent compare to the national average?

Long Branch's median rent of $2,753/mo is $788 (40%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #70 out of 180 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
41%
STRETCHED

At $2,753/mo, rent takes ~41% of Long Branch's median household income ($79,653/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Long Branch 41%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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