7801 Atlantic Ave
7801 Atlantic Ave,
Margate City, NJ 08402
$15,000 Total Monthly Price
4 Beds
Margate City
Margate City, NJ Area Guide
There’s something for everyone in this historic oceanfront community
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Beach
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Coastal
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Upscale
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Affordable
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Scenic
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Historic
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Lucy the Elephant has been standing guard over Margate City's shoreline since 1881, and this six-story tin-skinned landmark still draws visitors from across the country to this quiet stretch of Absecon Island. Tucked between Atlantic City to the northeast and Longport to the southwest, Margate City packs a lot of personality into just two square miles. Ventnor Avenue serves as the commercial spine of town, offering a low-key mix of local eateries and shops, while wide stretches of beach and the calm bay side give residents two completely different ways to enjoy the water. The city feels unhurried compared to its famous neighbor, making it a genuinely appealing place to settle in year-round.
The rental landscape here leans toward condos and single-family rentals rather than large apartment communities, though smaller beachfront and bay-view buildings can be found throughout town. Seasonal demand shapes the market considerably, so off-season renters often find more availability to work with. Whether you're drawn to a cozy ground-floor unit near the beach or a more spacious home just blocks from the bay, Margate City offers a range of options for those who want coastal living without the constant buzz of a resort town.
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Margate City, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
152 Students
William H. Ross III Intermediate School
Public
Grades PK-5
184 Students
Public
Grades K-8
152 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Absecon Lighthouse
- Atlantic City Aquarium
- Ocean City Historical Museum
- Marine Mammal Stranding Center
- Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Atlantic City International
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† 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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.