Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Atlantic City Neighborhood of Atlantic City, NJ from $800 (23 Rentals)

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property at 133 St James Pl

$1,100 - $1,450

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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133 St James Pl

Atlantic CityNJ08401

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Carlton Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Apartments

1329 Pacific 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
Senior Living
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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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The Showboat Residences
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Showboat Residences

801 BoardwalkAtlantic City, NJ 08401
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The Atlantic
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Atlantic

300 Atlantic AveAtlantic City, NJ 08401
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225 Atlantic Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

225 Atlantic Ave

225 Atlantic AveAtlantic City, NJ 08401
property at 526 Pacific Ave

$2,300 - $2,600

2 Bedroom Rentals

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526 Pacific Ave

Atlantic CityNJ08401

Uptown Atlantic City, Atlantic City, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown Atlantic City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Atlantic City area of Atlantic City, NJ is a Studio unit found at The Ocean at 101 Boardwalk priced from $1,250. Vermont Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,320. Here are the most affordable Uptown Atlantic City apartments for rent in Atlantic City, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Ocean at 101 BoardwalkStudio with Ocean ViewStudio,1BA$1,250
Vermont Plaza ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,320
The Showboat Residences1 Bedroom1BR,2BA$1,475
600 NoBe at North BeachBungalow E11BR,1BA$1,575
Ocean TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Atlantic City, NJ

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown 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 Uptown 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 Uptown 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
1017 Arctic Ave, Unit 11017 Arctic Ave1BR,1BA$2.21
Vermont Plaza ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.51
600 NoBe at North BeachBungalow E11BR,1BA$2.25
The Ocean at 101 BoardwalkStudio with Ocean ViewStudio ,1BA$3.02

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown Atlantic City, Atlantic City, NJ

Ranked #9

Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Atlantic City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Uptown Atlantic City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Uptown Atlantic City is under $2,050.

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

The cheapest apartment in Uptown Atlantic City is Vermont Plaza Apartments which is listed at $1,320, while the average apartment in Uptown Atlantic City costs $2,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown 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 5 regular apartments in Uptown Atlantic City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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