
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Surf City, NJ from $500 (8 Rentals)
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The Ocean at 101 Boardwalk
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Surf City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Surf City Studio Apartments | $1,318 | $1,250 | $1,475 |
Surf City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,887 | $587 | $2,645 |
Surf City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,429 | $771 | $5,527 |
Surf City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,768 | $2,339 | $3,925 |
Surf City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,600 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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Cheapest Available Surf City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Surf City, NJ is a Studio unit found at The Ocean at 101 Boardwalk in the Monroe Park neighborhood priced from $1,250. Birchwood at Waretown in the Greenbriar Oceanaire neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,313. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Surf City apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Ocean at 101 Boardwalk | Studio with Ocean View | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
Birchwood at Waretown | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,313 |
Vermont Plaza Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,320 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Surf City, NJ and Nearby
As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Surf City area is the $2.24 price per square foot $2.28/sq.ft. - Layout E.1 Model at Green Meadows at Pleasant Plains in the starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Surf City apartment is the Townhome Model at Charles Drew Court Apartments starting at $2,350 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the Chelsea View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Surf City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Green Meadows at Pleasant Plains | $2.28/sq.ft. - Layout E.1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.24 |
Charles Drew Court Apartments | Townhome | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.96 |
Ocean Terrace | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
The Fairways at Bey Lea | Augusta I (Upgraded) | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
Briar Knoll Apartments | 1B1B Non-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
Walnut Bay Apartments | 2x1 762sf | 2BR,1BA | $2.36 |
Jamestowne Village | with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
MI-Place at the Shore | Abescon | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
Birchwood at Waretown | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
600 NoBe at North Beach | Bungalow E1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
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Walk Score®
57 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
50 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Surf City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Surf City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Surf City is at The Ocean at 101 Boardwalk listed at $1,250.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Surf City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Surf City Apartment is $1,313 at Birchwood at Waretown.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Surf City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Surf City is starting from $1,760 at Vermont Plaza Apartments.
What is the most affordable Surf City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Surf City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Charles Drew Court Apartments and starts from $2,350.
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