Atlantic City

Atlantic City, NJ Area Guide

The trendy and exclusive resort town of the Northeast

Boardwalk Caesar’s Palace Golden Nugget Harrah’s Tropicana

Atlantic City is the resort city of the Northeast, featuring an exciting nightlife, exquisite cuisine, and endless shopping and entertainment districts. Located on New Jersey’s Atlantic coast, this iconic metropolitan area is known for its array of casinos, its sweeping beaches and its legendary Boardwalk. Established in the 1800s as a health and wellness resort, this city is now a booming, luxurious locale of glitzy hotels and dazzling nightlife options.

Atlantic City has something for everyone. From its exclusive high-rise apartments to its suburban-like neighborhoods, residents here can experience the lavish amenities and trendy atmosphere, while still feeling at home. Have the best of all worlds with the resort town nightlife in your backyard and the gorgeous piers and delectable dining districts just around your corner. If you’re looking for a city with pizzazz and flair, comfort, and luxe entertainment options, then find your next apartment in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Atlantic City, NJ is $1,158 for a studio, $1,211 for one bedroom, $1,590 for two bedrooms, and $1,980 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Atlantic City has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,211/month
494 Sq Ft
House
$16,619/month
284 Sq Ft
Condo
$5,881/month
286 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,781/month
254 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Very Walkable

81 / 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Good Transit

49 / 100

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Bikeable

57 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Atlantic City High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

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.