Cheap Homes for Rent in Atlantic City, NJ from $1,200 (37 Rentals)

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property at 2834 Atlantic Ave

$1,250 - $1,800

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2834 Atlantic Ave

Atlantic CityNJ08401
property at 3501 Boardwalk

$1,300 - $8,500

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3501 Boardwalk

Atlantic CityNJ08401
property at 2721 Boardwalk

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2721 Boardwalk

Atlantic CityNJ08401

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property at 37 S Iowa Ave

$1,400 - $1,495

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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37 S Iowa Ave

Atlantic CityNJ08401
property at 3817 Ventnor Ave

$1,500 - $5,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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3817 Ventnor Ave

Atlantic CityNJ08401
property at 3101 Boardwalk

$1,600 - $16,000

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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3101 Boardwalk

Atlantic CityNJ08401

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property at 901 N Ohio Ave

$1,675

2 Bedroom Rentals

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901 N Ohio Ave

Atlantic CityNJ08401
property at 6 N Newport Ave

$1,700

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$1,700
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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6 N Newport Ave

Ventnor CityNJ08406
property at 2 N Portland Ave

$1,700

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$1,700
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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2 N Portland Ave

Ventnor CityNJ08406
property at 3101 Boardwalk

$1,750

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$1,750
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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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3101 Boardwalk

Atlantic CityNJ08401

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property at 38 N Iowa Ave

$1,750

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$1,750
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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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38 N Iowa Ave

Atlantic CityNJ08401
property at 3101 Boardwalk

$1,750

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$1,750
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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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3101 Boardwalk

Atlantic CityNJ08401

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Atlantic City, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Atlantic City, NJ

Pricing Updated: 08/20/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Atlantic City, NJ area range in price from $900 to $22,500 with an overall median price of $1,788. The three Atlantic City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Atlantic City at $1,638, Westside at $1,689, and Chelsea View at $1,712. 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$1,638$90010
Westside$1,689$1,03411
Chelsea View$1,712$90030
Chelsea$1,737$1,30013
Lagoon Island$1,750$90046
Marina District$1,750$90048
Uptown Atlantic City$1,760$90024
Duck Town$1,795$90056
Monroe Park$1,795$90056
Bader Field$1,800$90048

Cheapest Available Atlantic City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Atlantic City, NJ is a Studio unit found at Virginia Arms Apartments in the Chelsea View neighborhood priced from $1,237. The Ocean at 101 Boardwalk in the Monroe Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Atlantic City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Virginia Arms ApartmentsStudio EfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,237
The Ocean at 101 BoardwalkStudio with Ocean ViewStudio,1BA$1,250
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
Pleasant Acres1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,650
600 NoBe at North BeachA1BR,1BA$1,695
Riviera ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Atlantic City, NJ

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Atlantic City area is the $1.08 price per square foot 3 S Montpelier Ave Model at 3 S Montpelier Ave, Unit #1 in the in the Chelsea View neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Atlantic City apartment is the Townhome Model at Charles Drew Court Apartments starting at $2,100 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Chelsea View 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.
3 S Montpelier Ave, Unit #13 S Montpelier Ave2BR,2BA$1.08
Charles Drew Court ApartmentsTownhome4BR,1.5BA$1.75
Riviera ApartmentsPENTHOUSE OCEANFRONT2BR,1.5BA$2.63
The Showboat Residences1 Bedroom - Furnished1BR,2BA$1.76
California Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$2.10
105 S Victoria Ave1/11BR,1BA$2.21
322 N Tennessee Ave, Unit A322 N Tennessee Ave2BR,1BA$2.12
600 NoBe at North BeachA1BR,1BA$2.08
Vermont Plaza ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.51
Virginia Arms ApartmentsStudio EfficiencyStudio ,1BA$2.26

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Atlantic City

    What type of rentals are currently available in Atlantic City?

    There are currently 301 Apartments for Rent in Atlantic City, NJ with pricing that ranges from $900 to $22,500. There are also 187 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Atlantic City ranging from $1,250 to $55,000.

    What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Atlantic City?

    Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Atlantic City ranges from $1,250 to $55,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,120.

    How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Atlantic City?

    For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Atlantic City range from $1,596 to $22,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $25,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,600.

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