Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Ocean City Neighborhood of Ocean City, NJ (59 Rentals)

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property at 1 W 8th St

$2,875

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$2,875
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$2,875

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1 W 8th St

Ocean CityNJ08226
property at 125 West Ave

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

125 West Ave, Unit year round rental

125 West Ave
Ocean CityNJ08226

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property at 212 Central Ave

$16,162

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$16,162
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$16,162

5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 3

212 Central Ave

Ocean CityNJ08226
property at 701 E 8th St

$12,832

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$12,832
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$12,832

5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 7

701 E 8th St

Ocean CityNJ08226
property at 54 Wesley Rd

$6,579 - $7,097

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$7,097
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3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 30

54 Wesley Rd

Ocean CityNJ08226
property at 714 West Ave

$5,056 - $5,852

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$5,852
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2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 16

714 West Ave

Ocean CityNJ08226

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property at 875 Stenton Pl

$1,700 - $2,600

2 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 15

875 Stenton Pl

Ocean CityNJ08226

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property at 119 S 11th Ave

$90,000

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$90,000
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$90,000

5 Bedroom, 6 Bath Home for Rent

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119 S 11th Ave

LongportNJ08403
property at 9720 Winchester Ave

$9,000

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$9,000
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$9,000

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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9720 Winchester Ave

Margate CityNJ08402
property at 9801 Ventnor Ave

$7,000

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$7,000
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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9801 Ventnor Ave

Margate CityNJ08402
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816 Wesley Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

816 Wesley Ave

816 Wesley AveOcean City, NJ 08226

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706 Moorlyn Ter
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

706 Moorlyn Ter

706 Moorlyn TerOcean City, NJ 08226
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736 Wesley Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

736 Wesley Ave

736 Wesley AveOcean City, NJ 08226
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916 Wesley Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

916 Wesley Ave

916 Wesley AveOcean City, NJ 08226
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713-715 8th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

713-715 8th St

713-715 8th StOcean City, NJ 08226
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819 Moorlyn Ter
1 Bedroom Apartments

819 Moorlyn Ter

819 Moorlyn TerOcean City, NJ 08226
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816-820 Boardwalk
3 Bedroom Apartments

816-820 Boardwalk

816-820 BoardwalkOcean City, NJ 08226
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932 Simpson Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

932 Simpson Ave

932 Simpson AveOcean City, NJ 08226
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815 5th St
10 Bedroom Apartments

815 5th St

815 5th StOcean City, NJ 08226
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1357 Asbury Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1357 Asbury Ave

1357 Asbury AveOcean City, NJ 08226
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300 Bay Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

300 Bay Ave

300 Bay AveOcean City, NJ 08226

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Downtown Ocean City, Ocean City, NJ Local Guide

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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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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across New Jersey and customized analysis for Ocean City, New Jersey. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

A family-friendly multifamily community may be just the ticket if you have children when you rent. Amongst all of the communities in Ocean City, this residential submarket is now ranked as one of the best submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. These features include things like green spaces, and having the finest education available.

Pet Friendly Rating

Have dogs or cats? This area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Ocean City

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown Ocean City area of Ocean City, NJ?

As of today, July 28, 2026, there are currently 59 available Downtown Ocean City apartments priced from $1,445 to $16,201, with an average monthly rent of $3,569.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.