Uptown Atlantic City

Atlantic City, NJ

Uptown Atlantic City - Atlantic City, NJ

Area Guide

Residents of Uptown Atlantic City live just a little bit off the tourist path with close proximity to hospitality establishments. Of course, Atlantic City has fabulous restaurants, casinos, and pubs, but the locals know that this neighborhood's real attraction is the great outdoors. Besides the beautiful beaches, Uptown also has the Historic Gardener's Basin, a protected area by the back bays, that offers fishing, shopping, and boating for lazy Sunday afternoons. Many locals of all ages also utilize the Uptown School Complex for recreation such as basketball and indoor swimming, especially during the winter months.

Residents can reach the boardwalk by walking from Uptown, but the Jitney Bus also swings through the neighborhood regularly. For those looking to get to Philadelphia or other shore points, the New Jersey Transit provides convenient public transportation. Housing in this area consists of apartments and single-family homes for rent. Residents enjoy laid-back beach-living all year long.

Rent Trends

As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Uptown Atlantic City is $1,323 for a studio, $1,381 for one bedroom, $1,785 for two bedrooms, and $1,926 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Uptown Atlantic City has increased by 2.8% in the past year.

Studio
484 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,323/month

Average Rent

1 BR
378 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,381/month

Average Rent

2 BR
915 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,785/month

Average Rent

3 BR
0 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,926/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Very Walkable

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

Some Transit

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

Bikeable

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

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

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

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

Atlantic City International

Colleges

Stockton University

Top Apartments in Uptown Atlantic City

The Ocean at 101 Boardwalk

101 Boardwalk Ave,
Atlantic City, NJ 08401

$1,250 - $2,200 | Studio - 2 Beds

600 NoBe at North Beach

600 Atlantic Ave,
Atlantic City, NJ 08401

$1,575 - $2,975 | 1-2 Beds

Vermont Plaza Apartments

130 S Vermont Ave,
Atlantic City, NJ 08401

$1,320 - $1,760 | 1-2 Beds

Ocean Terrace

351 N New Hampshire Ave,
Atlantic City, NJ 08401

$1,825 - $2,300 | 2 Beds