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Oakhurst

Pop. 3,538·10th most expensive in New Jersey·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$3,850/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-8.2%
vs US Median
+$1,885
Falling (Monthly)
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Oakhurst · $3,850
More expensive than 97% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
32% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $3,850/mo, rent takes about 32% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$154,000/yr
Local median income
$145,893/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Oakhurst's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,940
1 BR
$2,170
2 BR
$2,680
3 BR
$3,570
4 BR+
$3,970
Research median
$2,680/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
$46,200/yr
At $3,850/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -8.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Oakhurst, NJ is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 48.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,538
Median income
$145,893
Median age
41.5
Renters
14.6%
Age distribution
27.6%
16.7%
20.5%
16.1%
19.1%
Under 1827.6%
18–3416.7%
35–5420.5%
55–6416.1%
65+19.1%
Gender
46.1%
53.9%
Male46.1%
Female53.9%
Race & ethnicity
79.4%
White79.4%
Black3.4%
Hispanic6.6%
Other10.3%
Education (25+)
19.2%
29.3%
48.5%
No HS diploma3%
HS diploma19.2%
Some college29.3%
Bachelor's+48.5%
Housing tenure
85.4%
14.6%
Owner85.4%
Renter14.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Oakhurst, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$117,413 → $145,893
up 24.3%
Population
3,810 → 3,538
down 7.1%
Renter share
10.4% → 14.6%
+4.2 pts
Bachelor's+
44.5% → 48.5%
+4.0 pts
Median age
36.4 → 41.5
+5.1 yrs

Median household income climbed from $117,413 to $145,893 between 2021 and 2024, a 24.3% shift. Census counts show Oakhurst, NJ losing about 272 residents over the five-year window, down 7.1% on net. The renter share has risen from 10.4% to 14.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 44.5% to 48.5% across the same window.

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At $3,850/mo, how Oakhurst rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Oakhurst rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Oakhurst, NJ

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Oakhurst is $3,850/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,940/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,680/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,170/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,570/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($145,893/yr), Oakhurst ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Oakhurst an affordable city for renters?

Oakhurst is considered moderate for renters. At $3,850/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($145,893/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Oakhurst slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Oakhurst?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $154,000/year (~$74/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,850/mo in Oakhurst. The local median household income is $145,893/yr, meaning the typical Oakhurst household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Oakhurst?

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

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

Oakhurst is one of the pricier cities in New Jersey for rent, ranking #10 out of 180 tracked cities at $3,850/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Oakhurst?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Oakhurst ($3,850/mo): Eatontown ($2,217/mo), Long Branch ($2,753/mo), Neptune Township ($2,769/mo).

What percentage of Oakhurst residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.6% of Oakhurst households are renters, while 85.4% are owner-occupied. Oakhurst leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Oakhurst rent compare to the national average?

Oakhurst's median rent of $3,850/mo is $1,885 (96%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #10 out of 180 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $3,850/mo, rent takes ~32% of Oakhurst's median household income ($145,893/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Oakhurst 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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