HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Ocean County, NJ?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Ocean County, New Jersey, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $2,328 a month. Rents run from $1,676 for a studio up to $3,371 for a four-bedroom, with the full breakdown by unit size below. HUD sets these rates each year, and housing authorities use them to set Section 8 voucher payment standards. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2025.
2-Bedroom FMR in Ocean County and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,676 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,889 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,328 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,043 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,371 |
How does Ocean County compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in New Jersey.
Higher rent than 81% of counties in New Jersey · 5th of 21
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hudson County | $2,763 |
| 2 | Middlesex County | $2,486 |
| 2 | Hunterdon County | $2,486 |
| … 1 more … | ||
| 5 | Ocean County(you are here) | $2,328 |
| … 13 more … | ||
| 16 | Burlington County | $1,810 |
| 20 | Cape May County | $1,792 |
| 21 | Cumberland County | $1,673 |
More data for Ocean County, New Jersey
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Ocean County, NJ for 2026?
In Ocean County, New Jersey, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $2,328 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $1,676 for a studio to $3,371 for a four-bedroom. The full breakdown by unit size is in the table above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents.
What is the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Ocean County, NJ?
A two-bedroom in Ocean County, New Jersey has a Fair Market Rent of $2,328 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Ocean County become effective?
FY2026 Fair Market Rents became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.
How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?
HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).
How do I find Fair Market Rent by ZIP code in Ocean County, NJ?
Every ZIP code in Ocean County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Ocean County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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