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Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Atlantic City, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Atlantic City, NJ rent slipped 5.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,900/month. Renters today are paying $100 less per month on average than last year as rents continue to ease from the 2025 peak of $2,750/month.
Compared to national trends
Atlantic City sits roughly equal to the national median rent of $1,900/month, offering a market that aligns with the broader national pricing for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Atlantic City rent for about $1,275/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,600/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,950/month. Houses command a median of $2,200/month, while apartments are slightly lower at $1,895/month, reflecting the city's mix of housing options.
Neighborhood spotlight
Venice Park rents fell 28.7% year over year to $1,925/month across 26 rentals. This decline is more pronounced than the citywide 5.0% drop and shows a localized cooldown within Atlantic City.
Median rent
Median rent in Atlantic City
$1,900/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Atlantic City is $1,900 per month as of October 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Atlantic City
151
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Atlantic City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Atlantic City, NJ
Average rent prices in Atlantic City have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Atlantic City, NJ
Rent prices in Atlantic City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Atlantic City is $1,895, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Atlantic City run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,275 | 7% | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $1,600 | 11% |  7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,950 | 3% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $5,673 | 35% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Chelsea | $1,700 | |
Chelsea Heights | $2,000 | |
Downtown Atlantic City | $1,900 | |
Duck Town | $2,150 | |
Lagoon Island | $1,700 | |
Lower Chelsea | $2,100 | |
Monroe Park | $1,900 | |
Uptown Atlantic City | $1,850 | |
Venice Park | $1,925 | |
Westside | $1,800 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,895 | 5% | 5% | |
Condos | $1,975 | 1% | 10% | |
Houses | $2,200 | 13% | 11% | |
Rooms | $1,127 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,673
Last 30 days
35%
Last year
10%
Lower Chelsea
Average rent
$2,100
Chelsea
Average rent
$1,700
Uptown Atlantic City
Average rent
$1,850
Downtown Atlantic City
Average rent
$1,900
Monroe Park
Average rent
$1,900
Chelsea Heights
Average rent
$2,000
Duck Town
Average rent
$2,150
Lagoon Island
Average rent
$1,700
Venice Park
Average rent
$1,925
Westside
Average rent
$1,800
Apartments
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,975
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
11%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,127
The table above reflects average rent prices in Atlantic City, NJ, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Atlantic City, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Atlantic City and Absecon by all bedroom counts and property types.
Atlantic City
Equal to the the national median
32%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Atlantic City, NJ is 24% lower than the median rent in Absecon, NJ.
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$2,500
2%$2,900
3%$2,200
$2,200
20%$1,900
4%$2,950
$5,000
$2,179
$2,675
7%$2,030
12%$2,200
19%$2,100
27%Discover rentals in Atlantic City, NJ
5d+ ago
Lower Chelsea apartment for rent in Atlantic City
3818 Ventnor Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,375
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
3 S Iowa Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,450–$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lower Chelsea apartment for rent in Atlantic City
1 S Delancy Pl #1, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lower Chelsea apartment for rent in Atlantic City
1 N Windsor Ave #1A, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lower Chelsea condo for rent in Atlantic City
5000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08406
2 beds
2.5 baths
$48,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
2d ago
Lower Chelsea apartment for rent in Atlantic City
107 S Baton Rouge Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08406
2 beds
1 bath
$26,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lower Chelsea house for rent in Atlantic City
21 S Annapolis Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
5 beds
3 baths
$22,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Lower Chelsea condo for rent in Atlantic City
5300 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08406
1 bed
1 bath
$19,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
16h ago
Verified
810 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Studio–3 beds
1–5 baths
$1,318–$4,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$9,014
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
2d ago
300 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$1,795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
161 S Tennessee Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
810 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Studio–3 beds
1–5 baths
$1,318–$4,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Monroe Park house for rent in Atlantic City
711 N Ohio Ave #FRONT, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
3 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 16
5d+ ago
Monroe Park condo for rent in Atlantic City
711 N Ohio Ave #2, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 16
5d+ ago
Chelsea condo for rent in Atlantic City
2 S Hartford Ave #D3, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Dec 1
2d ago
300 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
2 beds
2 baths
$1,795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Uptown Atlantic City apartment for rent in Atlantic City
117 Seaside Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Uptown Atlantic City house for rent in Atlantic City
225 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
3d ago
Uptown Atlantic City apartment for rent in Atlantic City
716 Drexel Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Atlantic City, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Atlantic City rental market.
How much is rent in Atlantic City?
The average rent in Atlantic City is $1,900 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Atlantic City?
Average rent prices in Atlantic City have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Atlantic City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Atlantic City is roughly the same as the national average.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Atlantic City?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Atlantic City are Chelsea ($1,700/mo), Lagoon Island ($1,700/mo), and Westside ($1,800/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Atlantic City?
To comfortably afford rent in Atlantic City, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Atlantic City?
October offers the best rental deals in Atlantic City with the lowest rents of the year, while May sees peak pricing with roughly 40% higher costs than off-season months.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).