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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ocean City, NJ

Pricing Updated: 07/31/2025

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

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
The Glades1-Bedroom 1-Bathroom w/ Den | 1,073 sqft1BR,1BA$1.95
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Ocean City

What type of rentals are currently available in Ocean City?

There are currently 64 Apartments for Rent in Ocean City, NJ with pricing that ranges from $630 to $3,244. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ocean City ranging from $1,250 to $70,000.

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 $1,250 to $70,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,537.

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 $1,815 to $3,236, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $65,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,600.

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