The Township of Toms River is a township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States, and the county seat of Ocean County. On November 7, 2006, voters approved a change of the official name of Township of Dover to the Township of Toms River, effective November 14, 2006. Toms River apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Toms River apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.