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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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Ocean Heights Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ocean Heights Manor

401 Ocean Heights AveSomers Point, NJ 08244
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property at 9510 Amherst Ave

$1,200 - $7,500

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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9510 Amherst Ave

Margate CityNJ08402
property at 9506 Ventnor Ave

$1,300 - $30,000

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9506 Ventnor Ave

Margate CityNJ08402
property at 9400 Atlantic Ave

$1,200 - $2,000

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 20

9400 Atlantic Ave

Margate CityNJ08402
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Hamilton Venice Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Venice Apartments

1800 N Missouri AveAtlantic City, NJ 08401
Corporate Housing
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Ocean City, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ocean City, NJ

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Ocean City, NJ area range in price from $1,445 to $16,158 with an overall median price of $14,486. The three Ocean City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Clubhouse Lagoon at $1,850, Downtown Ocean City at $1,445, and Merion Park at $1,850. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Ocean City Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Clubhouse Lagoon$14,486$1,8501
Downtown Ocean City$14,486$1,4451
Merion Park$14,486$1,8501
The Board Walk$14,486$1,4451
The Goldcoast$14,486$1,8501

Cheapest Available Ocean City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ocean City, NJ is a Studio unit found at Virginia Arms Apartments in the Chelsea View neighborhood priced from $1,208. 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 Ocean City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Virginia Arms ApartmentsStudio EfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,208
The Ocean at 101 BoardwalkStudio with Ocean ViewStudio,1BA$1,250
Vermont Plaza ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,320
Mill VillageAscott Renovated1BR,1BA$1,395
Riverview CondominiumsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Chelsea Village1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,400
Riviera ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Oak Valley ApartmentsOne Bedroom Second Floor1BR,1BA$1,445
MDR ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
The Showboat Residences1 Bedroom1BR,2BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean City, NJ and Nearby

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocean City area is the $1.67 price per square foot Banyan III Model at Evergreen at Timber Glen in the in the Northwestern Atlantic City neighborhood starting from $2,832. The second greatest value Ocean City apartment is the Cherrywood Model at Cresson Hill starting at $2,225 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ocean City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Evergreen at Timber GlenBanyan III3BR,2.5BA$1.67
Cresson HillCherrywood2BR,2BA$1.78
Millville Manor2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Charles Drew Court ApartmentsTownhome4BR,1.5BA$1.75
Sunrise BayThe Vista II2BR,2BA$1.88
Mill VillageBradford Renovated2BR,1BA$1.58
The Landings Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 900 sqft1BR,1BA$1.96
The Showboat Residences1 Bedroom - Furnished1BR,2BA$1.76
Oak Valley ApartmentsOne Bedroom Second Floor1BR,1BA$1.76
Riverview CondominiumsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.90

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 Ocean City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ocean City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ocean City is at Virginia Arms Apartments listed at $1,208.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ocean City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ocean City Apartment is $1,320 at Vermont Plaza Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ocean City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ocean City is starting from $1,550 at Riverview Condominiums.

What is the most affordable Ocean City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ocean City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Chelsea Village and starts from $1,950.

Expert Rental Resources

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