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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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Hamilton Venice Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Venice Apartments

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

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ocean City, NJ

Pricing Updated: 04/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Ocean City, NJ area range in price from $1,400 to $17,231 with an overall median price of $15,562. The three Ocean City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Ocean City Homes at $1,850, Clubhouse Lagoon at $1,400, and Downtown Ocean City at $1,400. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Ocean City Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Ocean City Homes$7,217$1,8501
Clubhouse Lagoon$17,231$1,4002
Downtown Ocean City$17,231$1,4003
Merion Park$17,231$1,4002
The Board Walk$17,231$1,4003
The Goldcoast$17,231$1,4002

Cheapest Available Ocean City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ocean City, NJ is a Studio unit found at The Ocean at 101 Boardwalk in the Monroe Park neighborhood priced from $1,250. Virginia Arms Apartments in the Chelsea View neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,283. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ocean City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Ocean at 101 BoardwalkStudio with Ocean ViewStudio,1BA$1,250
Virginia Arms ApartmentsStudio EfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,283
Vermont Plaza ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,320
Riverview CondominiumsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Chelsea Village1BR/1BA1BR,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
600 NoBe at North BeachBungalow E11BR,1BA$1,575
Pleasant Acres1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,599

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean City, NJ

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocean City area is the $1.87 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Woods at Blue Heron Pines in the in the Northwestern Atlantic City neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Ocean City apartment is the Townhome Model at Charles Drew Court Apartments starting at $2,100 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Chelsea View 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.
The Woods at Blue Heron PinesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.87
Charles Drew Court ApartmentsTownhome4BR,1.5BA$1.75
Millville Manor2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Evergreen at Timber GlenCypress II2BR,2BA$1.70
The Landings Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath - 1,125 sqft2BR,2BA$1.64
Mill VillageBradford Renovated2BR,1BA$1.60
3523 Haven Ave, Unit 2ND FLOOR3523 Haven Ave2BR,2BA$1.85
Ocean TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.81
The Showboat Residences1 Bedroom1BR,2BA$1.67
Oak Valley ApartmentsOne Bedroom Second Floor1BR,1BA$1.76

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

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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 The Ocean at 101 Boardwalk listed at $1,250.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ocean City Apartment is $1,315 at Virginia Arms 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.

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