Absecon

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Absecon, NJ Area Guide

A family-friendly city on the doorstep of Atlantic City

Beaches Coastal Casinos Boardwalk Swimming Fishing Boating Mass Transit

Located about six miles northwest of Atlantic City, Absecon provides all of the entertainment -- from the beaches to the Atlantic City Boardwalk to the casinos -- but with a much quieter environment. Absecon wraps along the marshy wetlands of Absecon Bay, with the Atlantic City Reservoir on its western side. The city features several parks: Heritage Park features a lake, a walking path, and it is the location of the Absecon City Hall. Absecon's downtown area is located along White Horse Pike, where you'll find a variety of stores, restaurants, and other businesses. Like most New Jersey cities, Absecon provides ample mass transit, with bus and train service available. The Absecon Station, located near the intersection of Ohio Avenue and Station Avenue, offers train service to Atlantic City and Philadelphia.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Absecon, NJ is $1,305 for a studio, $1,805 for one bedroom, $2,100 for two bedrooms, and $2,722 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Absecon has decreased by -2.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,805/month
850 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,082/month
130 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Absecon, NJ is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

46 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

3 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

44 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Atlantic City Aquarium
  • Absecon Lighthouse
  • Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
  • Marine Mammal Stranding Center

Airports

  • Atlantic City International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.