Cheap Apartments for Rent in Atlantic City, NJ from $700 (80 Rentals)

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property at 36 N Georgia Ave

$1,100 - $1,850

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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36 N Georgia Ave

Atlantic CityNJ08401

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property at 810 Pacific Ave

$1,806 - $3,839

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 9

810 Pacific Ave

Atlantic CityNJ08401
property at 901 N Ohio Ave

$1,885

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

901 N Ohio Ave

Atlantic CityNJ08401

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The High Gate
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The High Gate

655 Absecon BlvdAtlantic City, NJ 08401
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Beachview Residences
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beachview Residences

3850 Atlantic AveAtlantic City, NJ 08401
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Carlton Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Apartments

1329 Pacific AveAtlantic City, NJ 08401
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Tennessee Green
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tennessee Green

341 N Tennessee AveAtlantic City, NJ 08401
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Best of Life Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Best of Life Park Apartments

129 S Virginia AveAtlantic City, NJ 08401
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33 S North Carolina Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

33 S North Carolina Ave

33 S North Carolina AveAtlantic City, NJ 08401
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700 N Harrisburg Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

700 N Harrisburg Ave

700 N Harrisburg AveAtlantic City, NJ 08401

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The Showboat Residences
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Showboat Residences

801 BoardwalkAtlantic City, NJ 08401
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Venice Park Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Venice Park Apartments

2304 Hamilton AveAtlantic City, NJ 08401
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Annapolis Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Annapolis Gardens

444 N Richmond AveAtlantic City, NJ 08401
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Park Lane
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Lane

117 S Dr Martin Luther King BlvdAtlantic City, NJ 08401
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property at 37 S Iowa Ave

$1,400

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 8

37 S Iowa Ave

Atlantic CityNJ08401
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Arabella Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Arabella Apartments

3939 Ventnor AveAtlantic City, NJ 08401
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Hamilton Venice Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Venice Apartments

1800 N Missouri AveAtlantic City, NJ 08401
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Atlantic City, NJ

Pricing Updated: 04/29/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Atlantic City, NJ area range in price from $1,034 to $23,000 with an overall median price of $10,636. The three Atlantic City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Atlantic City at $1,283, Westside at $1,034, and Lagoon Island at $1,034. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Atlantic City Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Atlantic City$2,600$1,2837
Westside$2,600$1,03414
Lagoon Island$4,537$1,03440
Marina District$4,537$1,03447
Uptown Atlantic City$4,537$1,25028
Venice Park$4,537$1,03447
Chelsea Heights$7,632$1,5008
Chelsea View$12,800$1,03424
Bader Field$16,164$1,03438
Duck Town$16,164$1,03456

Cheapest Available Atlantic City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Atlantic City, NJ is a Studio unit found at The Ocean at 101 Boardwalk in the Monroe Park neighborhood priced from $1,250. Virginia Arms Apartments in the Chelsea View neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,283. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Atlantic City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Ocean at 101 BoardwalkStudio with Ocean ViewStudio,1BA$1,250
Virginia Arms ApartmentsStudio EfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,283
Vermont Plaza ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,320
Chelsea Village1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,400
MDR ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
The Showboat Residences1 Bedroom1BR,2BA$1,475
600 NoBe at North BeachBungalow E11BR,1BA$1,575
Pleasant Acres1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,599
105 S Victoria Ave1/11BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Atlantic City, NJ

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Atlantic City area is the $1.75 price per square foot Townhome Model at Charles Drew Court Apartments in the in the Chelsea View neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Atlantic City apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Ocean Terrace starting at $1,775 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Venice Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Atlantic City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Charles Drew Court ApartmentsTownhome4BR,1.5BA$1.75
Ocean TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.81
The Showboat Residences1 Bedroom1BR,2BA$1.67
California Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$2.04
25 S Kingston Ave, Unit #425 S Kingston Ave1BR,1BA$1.88
600 NoBe at North BeachBungalow E11BR,1BA$2.25
Vermont Plaza ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.51
105 S Victoria Ave1/11BR,1BA$2.54
MDR ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.63
Virginia Arms ApartmentsStudio EfficiencyStudio ,1BA$2.33

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Atlantic City Overview

Perfectly nestled at the southern tip of New Jersey is Atlantic City, a resort city famous for its top of the range casinos, prime real estate, and elegant beaches. Benjamin Franklin famously described the area occupied by Atlantic City as a key tapped on both ends. He was referring to the fact that it's sandwiched between New York to the north and Philadelphia to the west.  Due to this unique location, Atlantic City has both New York and Philadelphia cultural influences. 

Why live in Atlantic City, NJ?

Atlantic City is family-friendly, kid-friendly, and business-friendly. This means that besides being a great place to live, it is also one of the best places in the United States to invest. For example, in the thriving hotel and entertainment industries. The city is surrounded by world-renowned casino hotels, shopping districts, and museums. It is also the only city in the States which allows free access to all their oceanfront beaches. 

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Atlantic City Apartments

    What is a cheap apartment in Atlantic City?

    A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Atlantic City is under $1,650.

    What is the price of a cheap apartment in Atlantic City?

    The cheapest apartment in Atlantic City is Virginia Arms Apartments which is listed at $1,315, while the average apartment in Atlantic City costs $10,636.

    What types of apartments are the cheapest in Atlantic City?

    Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 30 regular apartments in Atlantic City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

    How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Atlantic City?

    Cheap apartments in Atlantic City have an average cost of $240 which is $10,396 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Atlantic City.

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