Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ocean City, NJ from $600 (16 Rentals)

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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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Virginia Arms Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Virginia Arms Apartments

31 N Virginia AveAtlantic City, NJ 08401
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Ocean City, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ocean City, NJ

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Ocean City, NJ area range in price from $1,525 to $2,350 with an overall median price of $2,350. The three Ocean City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Clubhouse Lagoon at $2,350, Downtown Ocean City at $1,525, and Merion Park at $2,350. 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$2,350$2,3501
Downtown Ocean City$2,350$1,5251
Merion Park$2,350$2,3501
The Board Walk$2,350$1,5251
The Goldcoast$2,350$2,3501

Cheapest Available Ocean City Apartments for Rent

 

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 $1,108. 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$1,108
The Ocean at 101 BoardwalkStudio with Ocean ViewStudio,1BA$1,250
Vermont Plaza ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,320
Riverview CondominiumsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Carriage House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean City, NJ

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ocean City area is the $1.60 price per square foot Aspen III Model at Evergreen at Timber Glen in the in the Northwestern Atlantic City neighborhood starting from $2,656. The second greatest value Ocean City apartment is the 17 E Meyran Ave Model at 17 E Meyran Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,350 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Ocean Heights 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 GlenAspen III3BR,2.5BA$1.60
17 E Meyran Ave, Unit 117 E Meyran Ave3BR,1BA$1.47
Millville Manor2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Hamilton Greene2-Bedroom 2.5-Bathroom Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$2.00
Mill VillageBradford Renovated2BR,1BA$1.56
Oak Valley ApartmentsTwo Bedroom First floor2BR,1BA$1.56
Ocean TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.86
The Landings Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 900 sqft1BR,1BA$1.83
The Showboat Residences1 Bedroom1BR,2BA$1.76
Riverview CondominiumsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.90

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Getting Around Ocean City, NJ

Walk Score®

79 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

91 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $1,108.

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 $1,530 at Virginia Arms Apartments.

What is the most affordable Ocean City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ocean City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Northridge Townhomes and starts from $2,250.

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