Rent by ZIP · Ocean County
Rent in Forked River, NJ 08731
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,660 (-4.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,070 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,950 | $2,000 | -2.5% | $1,755–2,145 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $2,150 | $2,260 | -4.9% | $1,935–2,365 | $1,068 ±$520 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,660 | $2,780 | -4.3% | $2,394–2,926 | $1,464 ±$209 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,410 | $3,630 | -6.1% | $3,069–3,751 | $2,197 ±$77 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,780 | $4,030 | -6.2% | $3,402–4,158 | $3,105 ±$1,661 |
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 08731
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08730 | Brielle | $3,380 | $2,788 |
| 08732 | Island Heights | $2,110 | – |
| 08733 | Lakehurst | $2,190 | $1,632 |
| 08734 | Lanoka Harbor | $2,130 | $1,577 |
| 08735 | Lavallette | $2,090 | $1,136 |
| 08736 | Manasquan | $2,350 | $2,538 |
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.