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Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Atlantic City, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Atlantic City, NJ rent slipped 15.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,100/month. Renters today are paying $1,951 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak in April 2025.
Compared to national trends
Atlantic City runs 7.7% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, with a limited inventory of 156 total rentals. This positions Atlantic City as a pricier market despite its small size.
Price ranges
Studios in Atlantic City rent for about $1,315/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,872/month, and 3-bedrooms for $2,400/month, while 4+ bedrooms reach $8,500/month. This shows the wide range of rents by bedroom count across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Chelsea Heights rents rose 615.1% year over year to $16,000/month across 15 rentals, contrasting with the citywide decline of 15.6%. Meanwhile, Lower Chelsea saw a 58.3% drop to $5,000/month, showing significant local variation.
Median rent
Median rent in Atlantic City
$2,100/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Atlantic City is $2,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Atlantic City
156
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 5% over the last month and have decreased by 16% 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 $1,795, whereas a house costs $2,675. 1-bedroom apartments in Atlantic City run $1,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,795.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,315 | 19% | 56% | |
1 bedroom | $1,872 |  45% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $1,825 | 11% | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 | 8% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $8,500 | 20% | 32% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Chelsea | $1,800 | |
Chelsea Heights | $16,000 | |
Downtown Atlantic City | $975 | |
Duck Town | $1,850 | |
Lagoon Island | $1,795 | |
Lower Chelsea | $5,000 | |
Monroe Park | $2,000 | |
Uptown Atlantic City | $2,200 | |
Venice Park | $1,800 | |
Westside | $1,700 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,795 | 20% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,926 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,675 | 14% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,315
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
56%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,872
Last 30 days
45%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,500
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
32%
Lower Chelsea
Average rent
$5,000
Downtown Atlantic City
Average rent
$975
Chelsea
Average rent
$1,800
Uptown Atlantic City
Average rent
$2,200
Monroe Park
Average rent
$2,000
Venice Park
Average rent
$1,800
Lagoon Island
Average rent
$1,795
Duck Town
Average rent
$1,850
Chelsea Heights
Average rent
$16,000
Westside
Average rent
$1,700
Apartments
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
20%
Condos
Average rent
$3,926
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,675
Last 30 days
14%
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
8%higher than the national median
362%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Atlantic City, NJ is 77% lower than the median rent in Absecon, NJ.
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7%Discover rentals in Atlantic City, NJ
5d+ ago
Lower Chelsea apartment for rent in Atlantic City
2 S Elberon Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment 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
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 house for rent in Atlantic City
4800 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08406
5 beds
3.5 baths
$35,000
House 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
12h ago
300 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$1,795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Venice Park house for rent in Atlantic City
1510 N Arkansas Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
3 beds
2 baths
$2,750
House for rent
3d ago
Downtown Atlantic City apartment for rent in Atlantic City
Studio
0 baths
$900
Apartment for rent
Available May 31
3d ago
Downtown Atlantic City apartment for rent in Atlantic City
Studio
0 baths
$975
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 5
12h ago
300 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$1,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lagoon Island apartment for rent in Atlantic City
1919 N Missouri Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,725
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Lagoon Island apartment for rent in Atlantic City
1932 N Missouri Ave #1932B, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
Available May 26
5d+ ago
Lower Chelsea townhouse for rent in Atlantic City
3 beds
2 baths
$12,000
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,996
$4,766
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
300 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
2 beds
2 baths
$1,795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
108 S Lincoln Pl, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
2–3 beds
1 bath
$5,000–$6,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3829 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
1 bed
1 bath
$3,500
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 $2,100 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Atlantic City?
Average rent prices in Atlantic City have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 16% since last year.
How does Atlantic City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Atlantic City is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 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 ($1,700/mo), and Lagoon Island ($1,795/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 $84,000/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?
Atlantic City's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,900 monthly. One-bedroom rentals experienced the strongest growth with a 6.6% increase year over year, and two-bedroom apartments rose 4.4% from the previous year.
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).