Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Atlantic City, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Atlantic City, NJ rent slipped 9.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,000/month. Renters today are paying $163 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Atlantic City runs 3.6% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with 174 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for about $1,100/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,855/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,000/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,250/month and 4+ bedrooms at $15,000/month, reflecting variation across bedroom sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
Chelsea Heights rents rose 401.3% year over year to $9,900/month across 12 rentals, contrasting with the citywide decline of 9.1%. Downtown Atlantic City saw rents fall 35.0% to $975/month, indicating divergent neighborhood trends.
Median rent
Median rent in Atlantic City
$2,000/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Atlantic City is $2,000 per month as of July 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $70 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Atlantic City
174
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $1,750, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Atlantic City run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,100 | 11% | 28% | |
1 bedroom | $1,855 | 6% |  13% | |
2 bedroom | $2,000 | 11% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $2,250 | 28% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $15,000 | 3% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Chelsea | $1,925 | |
Chelsea Heights | $9,900 | |
Downtown Atlantic City | $975 | |
Lagoon Island | $1,800 | |
Lower Chelsea | $3,500 | |
Marina District | $1,800 | |
Monroe Park | $1,875 | |
Uptown Atlantic City | $2,000 | |
Venice Park | $1,800 | |
Westside | $1,650 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,750 | 7% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,200 | 12% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,500 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
28%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,855
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
28%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$15,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
Lower Chelsea
Average rent
$3,500
Downtown Atlantic City
Average rent
$975
Chelsea
Average rent
$1,925
Uptown Atlantic City
Average rent
$2,000
Monroe Park
Average rent
$1,875
Venice Park
Average rent
$1,800
Westside
Average rent
$1,650
Lagoon Island
Average rent
$1,800
Chelsea Heights
Average rent
$9,900
Marina District
Average rent
$1,800
Apartments
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
7%
Condos
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
7%
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
4%higher than the national median
14%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Atlantic City, NJ is 9% lower than the median rent in Absecon, NJ.
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3%Discover rentals in Atlantic City, NJ
3h ago
Chelsea Heights townhouse for rent in Atlantic City
670 Carolyn Ter, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
Chelsea condo for rent in Atlantic City
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Condo for rent
Available May 8
5d+ ago
Monroe Park townhouse for rent in Atlantic City
37 South Iowa AvenueUnit 5D #5D, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
House for rent
Available May 8
1d ago
3 S Iowa Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,450–$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lower Chelsea condo for rent in Atlantic City
3851 Boardwalk #2511, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
2 beds
2 baths
$30,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Lower Chelsea condo for rent in Atlantic City
3851 Boardwalk #2512, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
2 beds
2 baths
$27,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Lower Chelsea house for rent in Atlantic City
104 S Oakland Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08406
5 beds
4 baths
$25,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Lower Chelsea townhouse for rent in Atlantic City
34 N Montgomery Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
2 beds
2 baths
$22,000
House for rent
7h ago
Verified
810 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Studio–4 beds
1–6 baths
$1,322–$5,342
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$7,639
$7,104
Price drop
Condo for rent
23h ago
Lower Chelsea apartment for rent in Atlantic City
2 N Austin Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08406
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Lagoon Island apartment for rent in Atlantic City
1914 N Missouri Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,725
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 19
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$7,125
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$7,639
$7,104
Price drop
Condo for rent
7h ago
Verified
810 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Studio–4 beds
1–6 baths
$1,322–$5,342
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Westside house for rent in Atlantic City
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
$1,800
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$7,639
$7,104
Price drop
Condo for rent
3d ago
Verified
810 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Studio–4 beds
1–6 baths
$1,322–$5,342
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,373
$4,146
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Lower Chelsea condo for rent in Atlantic City
4800 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08406
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
Condo 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 $2,000 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Atlantic City?
Average rent prices in Atlantic City have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.
How does Atlantic City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Atlantic City is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $70 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Atlantic City?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Atlantic City are Downtown Atlantic City ($975/mo), Westside ($1,650/mo), and Venice Park ($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 $80,000/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Atlantic City average around $1,680/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,890/month.
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).