The Ocean at 101 Boardwalk
101 Boardwalk Ave,
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
$1,250 - $2,200
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Atlantic City, NJ
What is the average rent in Atlantic City, NJ?
$1,231/month
Average Rent
494 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.9%
Increase in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Atlantic City, NJ is $1,231 per month. This is 25% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Atlantic City more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Atlantic City, you can expect to pay about $1,165 per month for a studio, $1,231 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,634 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,097 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Atlantic City, NJ?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.9%, which averages out to $36 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Atlantic City, NJ
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
4%
Below $700/month
27%
$700 - $1,000/month
35%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
27%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
8%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Atlantic City?
Based on current rent prices, Uptown Atlantic City is the most affordable neighborhood in Atlantic City.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Atlantic City?
Based on current rent prices, Uptown Atlantic City is the most expensive neighborhood in Atlantic City.
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Which Atlantic City neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Atlantic City with the most apartments available is Uptown Atlantic City .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Atlantic City, NJ?
Because the average rent in Atlantic City is $1,231, you’ll want to make about $4,103 per month or $49,236 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Atlantic City, NJ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Atlantic City, NJ to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,348/month
$1,348/month
One Bedroom
$1,407/month
$1,407/month
Two Bedroom
$1,659/month
$1,659/month
Three Bedroom
$1,926/month
$1,926/month
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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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.