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Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Atlantic City, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Atlantic City, NJ rent slipped 2.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,000/month. Renters today are paying $682 less per month on average than last year despite a 10.0% month-over-month increase in September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Atlantic City runs 5.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a mid-tier metro with 152 total rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Studios in Atlantic City rent for about $988/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,750/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,000/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $10,000/month. The 2-bedroom segment accounts for 37.3% of total rentals, reflecting the most common unit size.
Neighborhood spotlight
Downtown Atlantic City rents fell 35.0% year over year to $975/month across 15 rentals, contrasting with the citywide decline of 2.6%. Chelsea Heights saw a rise of 20.4% year over year to $2,650/month, showing divergent neighborhood trends.
Median rent
Median rent in Atlantic City
$2,000/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Atlantic City is $2,000 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $100 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Atlantic City
152
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 increased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,800, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Atlantic City run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $987 |  44% | 45% | |
1 bedroom | $1,750 | 3% | 19% | |
2 bedroom | $2,000 | 1% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 | No Change | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $10,000 | 36% | 14% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Chelsea | $1,750 | |
Chelsea Heights | $2,650 | |
Downtown Atlantic City | $975 | |
Duck Town | $2,050 | |
Lagoon Island | $2,100 | |
Lower Chelsea | $2,500 | |
Monroe Park | $2,000 | |
Uptown Atlantic City | $1,863 | |
Venice Park | $2,300 | |
Westside | $1,900 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,800 | 9% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,100 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,500 | 25% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$987
Last 30 days
44%
Last year
45%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
19%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$10,000
Last 30 days
36%
Last year
14%
Lower Chelsea
Average rent
$2,500
Chelsea
Average rent
$1,750
Uptown Atlantic City
Average rent
$1,863
Monroe Park
Average rent
$2,000
Downtown Atlantic City
Average rent
$975
Venice Park
Average rent
$2,300
Lagoon Island
Average rent
$2,100
Duck Town
Average rent
$2,050
Chelsea Heights
Average rent
$2,650
Westside
Average rent
$1,900
Apartments
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
9%
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
25%
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
5%higher than the national median
45%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Atlantic City, NJ is 27% lower than the median rent in Absecon, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
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41%$1,900
6%$2,750
477%$2,450
19%Discover rentals in Atlantic City, NJ
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
5d+ 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 apartment for rent in Atlantic City
3818 Ventnor Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
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
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lower Chelsea townhouse for rent in Atlantic City
34 34 N Montgomery Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
2 beds
2 baths
$22,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Lower Chelsea house for rent in Atlantic City
5403 Ventnor Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08406
5 beds
4 baths
$18,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Lower Chelsea condo for rent in Atlantic City
101 101 S Raleigh Ave #614, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
1 bed
1 bath
$15,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Lower Chelsea condo for rent in Atlantic City
101 101 S Raleigh Ave #510, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
1 bed
1 bath
$15,000
Condo for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$7,948
$7,129
Price drop
Condo for rent
3d ago
Verified
810 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
1–3 beds
2–5 baths
$1,817–$3,666
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
300 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$1,795
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Lagoon Island condo for rent in Atlantic City
2200 Hamilton Ave Apt D #D, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Condo for rent
Available Sep 9
3d ago
Verified
810 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
1–3 beds
2–5 baths
$1,817–$3,666
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
7 N Vassar Sq #B, Atlantic City, NJ 08406
3 beds
1 bath
$2,650
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 10
5d+ ago
300 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$1,795
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Lagoon Island condo for rent in Atlantic City
2200 Hamilton Ave Apt D #D, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Condo for rent
Available Sep 9
5d+ ago
Verified
7 N Vassar Sq #B, Atlantic City, NJ 08406
3 beds
1 bath
$2,650
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 10
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$7,948
$7,129
Price drop
Condo for rent
2d ago
Chelsea condo for rent in Atlantic City
3101 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,700
Condo for rent
3d ago
Monroe Park condo for rent in Atlantic City
711 N Ohio Ave #2, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Condo for rent
Available Aug 5
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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 September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Atlantic City?
Average rent prices in Atlantic City have increased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Atlantic City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Atlantic City is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Atlantic City?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Atlantic City are Downtown Atlantic City ($975/mo), Chelsea ($1,750/mo), and Uptown Atlantic City ($1,863/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?
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).