Chelsea Heights also offers beach style bungalows.
Chelsea Heights is close to the Atlantic City Boardwalk attractions.
Try the local delicacies Guy Fieri had at Vagabond Kitchen & Tap House in Chelsea Heights.
Chelsea Heights residents can head over to the beach for a jog on the boardwalk
Chelsea Heights residents can enjoy the connected waterways between Lakes and Absecon bays.

Area Guide

Chelsea Heights Atlantic City, NJ

Enjoy a suburban vibe near the heart of Atlantic City

Suburban Convenient Laidback

Situated just two miles west of the glamorous center of Atlantic City, Chelsea Heights is a suburban neighborhood with a laidback feel. Chelsea Heights offers plenty of activities for sports fans, from ice skating and hockey at Flyers Skate Zone to baseball games at Surf Stadium and water-based recreation on Chelsea Harbor.

Chelsea Heights is a short distance from the legendary Atlantic City Boardwalk, Boardwalk Hall, Tanger Outlets Atlantic City, and numerous beaches. While Chelsea Heights is predominantly residential, there are also several shops and restaurants strewn along North Albany Avenue.

Explore the Neighborhood

Try the local delicacies Guy Fieri had at Vagabond Kitchen & Tap House in Chelsea Heights.

Chelsea Heights residents can head over to the beach for a jog on the boardwalk

Chelsea Heights residents can enjoy the connected waterways between Lakes and Absecon bays.

Discover Craftsman-style homes in Chelsea Heights.

Annapolis Avenue Recreation Complex in Chelsea Heights.

Chelsea Heights is a hidden gem near area attractions.

Rent Trends

As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in Chelsea Heights is $1,330 for one bedroom, and $1,494 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chelsea Heights has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 700 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,330/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 900 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,494/month

    Average Rent

Learn More About Chelsea Heights

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

40 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

60 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

70 / 100

Very Noisy

Quiet Score

20 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Absecon Lighthouse
  • Atlantic City Aquarium
  • Marine Mammal Stranding Center
  • Ocean City Historical Museum
  • 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 September 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.