Cheap Homes for Rent in Ocean City, NJ from $1,300 (12 Rentals)

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property at 9506 Ventnor Ave

$1,300 - $30,000

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

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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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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Ocean City, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ocean City, NJ

Pricing Updated: 07/22/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Ocean City, NJ area range in price from $1,445 to $15,796 with an overall median price of $14,404. The three Ocean City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Clubhouse Lagoon at $2,500, Downtown Ocean City at $1,445, and Merion Park at $2,500. 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$14,404$2,5001
Downtown Ocean City$14,404$1,4452
Merion Park$14,404$2,5001
The Board Walk$14,404$1,4452
The Goldcoast$14,404$2,5001

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 $1,212. 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$1,212
The Ocean at 101 BoardwalkStudio with Ocean ViewStudio,1BA$1,250
Vermont Plaza ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,320
Mill VillageAscott Renovated1BR,1BA$1,390
Riverview CondominiumsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean City, NJ

As of July 22, 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 Burton Model at Cresson Hill starting at $2,225 with a $1.75 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 HillBurton2BR,2BA$1.75
Charles Drew Court ApartmentsTownhome4BR,1.5BA$1.75
Mill VillageBradford Renovated2BR,1BA$1.57
Cumberland Green ApartmentsMagnolia2BR,1BA$1.54
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
Riviera ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ocean City

What type of rentals are currently available in Ocean City?

There are currently 72 Apartments for Rent in Ocean City, NJ with pricing that ranges from $630 to $15,776. There are also 59 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ocean City ranging from $1,300 to $100,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ocean City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ocean City ranges from $1,300 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $18,046.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Ocean City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ocean City range from $1,596 to $8,286, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $55,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,600.

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