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Victorian Towers
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Victorian Towers

608 Washington StCape May, NJ 08204
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Mispillion Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mispillion Apartments

1029 S Walnut StMilford, DE 19963
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Lakeside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeside Apartments

505 NW Front StMilford, DE 19963
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Cape May, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cape May Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cape May, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Dunbarton Estates Apartments in the Sussex County neighborhood priced from $776. Lakeside Apartments in the Orchard Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,213. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cape May apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dunbarton Estates Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$776
Lakeside Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,213
Riverview CondominiumsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Houston AcresOne Bedroom w/Loft & One-Car Garage1BR,1BA$1,400
Mill ChaseTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,400
Cypress GroveApartments at Cypress Grove (1BR/1BA)1BR,1BA$1,545
Weston Willows1BR/1BA: $1,5551BR,1BA$1,555
Millville Manor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,600
Watergate Townhomes2 Bed 2 Bath Townhome2BR,2BA$1,645
The Oaks at GeorgetownWillow2BR,2BA$1,645

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cape May, NJ and Nearby

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cape May area is the $0.78 price per square foot 3 Bd Townhome Model at Fairway Village Rental Townhomes in the in the Coastal Club neighborhood starting from $2,025. The second greatest value Cape May apartment is the VO1 Model at Vincent Overlook starting at $2,595 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Bay Front neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cape May apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fairway Village Rental Townhomes3 Bd Townhome3BR,2.5BA$0.78
Vincent OverlookVO13BR,2BA$1.37
Windward Grove - Townhome RentalsInterior Unit - Fenced3BR,2.5BA$1.44
Windward on the RiverCarlisle3BR,2BA$1.44
Millville Manor2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Riverside ApartmentsSandbar2BR,2BA$1.53
The Oaks at GeorgetownCanby2BR,2BA$1.45
Watergate Townhomes2 Bed 2 Bath Townhome2BR,2BA$1.49
Lakeside Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.44
Dunbarton Estates Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.05

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cape May Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cape May Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cape May Apartment is $776 at Dunbarton Estates Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cape May Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cape May is starting from $796 at Dunbarton Estates Apartments.

What is the most affordable Cape May Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cape May Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mill Chase and starts from $1,600.

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