Rent by ZIP · Ocean County
Rent in Lakewood, NJ 08701
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,050 (+1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,774 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,500 | $1,460 | +2.7% | $1,350–1,650 | $1,220 ±$653 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,660 | $1,650 | +0.6% | $1,494–1,826 | $1,183 ±$88 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,050 | $2,030 | +1% | $1,845–2,255 | $1,730 ±$107 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,630 | $2,650 | -0.8% | $2,367–2,893 | $1,773 ±$93 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,910 | $2,940 | -1% | $2,619–3,201 | $2,232 ±$146 |
Small Area FMRs for the Monmouth-Ocean, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Monmouth-Ocean, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $2,283.
What renters pay in 08701
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08720 | Allenwood | $2,370 | – |
| 08721 | Bayville | $2,100 | $1,708 |
| 08722 | Beachwood | $2,830 | $1,885 |
| 08723 | Brick | $2,170 | $1,774 |
| 08724 | Brick | $2,300 | $1,840 |
| 08730 | Brielle | $3,380 | $2,788 |
Fair Market Rents across Ocean County, NJ · All NJ counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.