
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cape May, NJ from $700 (44 Rentals)
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Victorian Towers

County Seat Apartments, LLC.

Houston Acres

Riverview Condominiums

Mill Chase

College Park Apartments and Rental Homes

Cypress Grove
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Weston Willows

The Reserve at Cypress Hall

Millville Manor

Windward on the River

Sea Aire

Riverside Apartments

Watergate Townhomes

Carriage House Apartments
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Carillon Woods

Bayview Court Apartments

Coastal Tide Apartments

The Reserve at Sandbar

The Oaks at Georgetown

Mystic Point

Seaglass at Rehoboth Beach

Groveland Manor
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MI-Place at the Vineyard

Beach Plum Dunes

Fairway Village Rental Townhomes

Windward Grove - Townhome Rentals

Mispillion Apartments

Dunbarton Estates Apartments

Haven House at St. John of God

Jefferson Apartments
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Reserve at Sawmill

Lakeside Apartments

22806 Sycamore Dr

Ascend by the Sea

157 Bark Dr

607 Union St

33725 Skiff Aly

33788 Walnut Grove Dr
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206 W Spencer Ave

33106 N Village Loop

213 E 25th Ave

410 Spruce St
Cape May, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cape May?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape May 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,808 | $1,200 | $2,900 |
| Cape May 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,003 | $1,300 | $3,550 |
| Cape May 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,463 | $1,500 | $9,985 |
| Cape May 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,547 | $2,250 | $2,795 |
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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 Riverview Condominiums in the Wheaton Village neighborhood priced from $1,395. Mill Chase in the Retreat at Millstone neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cape May apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Condominiums | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Mill Chase | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Reserve at Sawmill | Holly | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| College Park Apartments and Rental Homes | Hawthorn | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| Weston Willows | 1BR/1BA: $1,535 | 1BR,1BA | $1,535 |
| Cypress Grove | Stacked Flats at Cypress Grove (1BR/1BA) | 1BR,1BA | $1,535 |
| Millville Manor | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Watergate Townhomes | 2 Bed 2 Bath Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $1,620 |
| Carriage House Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Carillon Woods | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,651 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cape May, NJ and Nearby
As of April 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 $2,695 with a $1.42 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairway Village Rental Townhomes | 3 Bd Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.78 |
| Vincent Overlook | VO1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Heron Bay | Heron Bay 1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Windward Grove - Townhome Rentals | Interior Unit - Fenced | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.52 |
| Millville Manor | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
| Riverside Apartments | Sandbar | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Lakeside Apartments | 2 Bed | 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
| The Oaks at Georgetown | Canby | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Watergate Townhomes | 2 Bed 2 Bath Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Mill Chase | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
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Best Local Schools in Cape May, NJ
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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 $1,395 at Riverview Condominiums.
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 $1,400 at Mill Chase.
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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