
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 08226 ZIP Code of Ocean City, NJ from $300 (1 Rental)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the 08226 ZIP Code area of Ocean City.

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in 08226?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08226 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,351 | $1,400 | $4,575 |
| 08226 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,832 | $1,850 | $6,414 |
| 08226 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,343 | $3,295 | $7,885 |
| 08226 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,929 | $9,551 | $10,308 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap the 08226 ZIP Code Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in 08226?
The cheapest apartment in 08226 is Latitude 112 which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in 08226 costs $2,373.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 08226?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 64 regular apartments in 08226 that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in 08226?
Cheap apartments in 08226 have an average cost of $994 which is $1,379 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in 08226.
Expert Rental Resources
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