Last updated on September 10, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Atlantic City, Atlantic City, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Atlantic City

$975/mo

decreased by37%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Atlantic City is $975 per month as of September 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $925 less per month.

$0.94

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Atlantic City

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Atlantic City rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Downtown Atlantic City, Atlantic City, NJ

Average rent prices in Downtown Atlantic City have increased by 177% over the last month and have decreased by 37% 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 Downtown Atlantic City, Atlantic City, NJ

Rent prices in Downtown Atlantic City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Atlantic City is $975, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Atlantic City run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

189%

-

1 bedroom

$1,495

No Change

129%

2 bedroom

$2,200

4%

22%

3 bedroom

$2,200

6%

3%

4 bedroom

$5,221

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

189%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

129%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,221

The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Atlantic City, 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 Downtown Atlantic City, Atlantic City, NJ compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Downtown Atlantic City and Duck Town by all bedroom counts and property types.

Downtown Atlantic City

Median rent price$975
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,650
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Atlantic City, Atlantic City, NJ is 63% lower than the median rent in Duck Town, Atlantic City, NJ.

Discover rentals in Downtown Atlantic City, Atlantic City, NJ

3501 Boardwalk - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Atlantic City condo for rent in Atlantic City

Atlantic City, NJ

3501 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Studio

1 bath

$1,000

1637 Atlantic Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Atlantic City apartment for rent in Atlantic City

Residential Lease, Atlantic City, NJ

1637 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

22 S Pennsylvania Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Atlantic City apartment for rent in Atlantic City

Residential Lease, Atlantic City, NJ

22 S Pennsylvania Ave #A, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,900

124 Saint James Pl #7 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Downtown Atlantic City apartment for rent in Atlantic City

RENTAL NON-COMMERCIAL, Atlantic City, NJ

124 Saint James Pl #7, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Atlantic City, Atlantic City, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Atlantic City rental market.

How much is rent in Downtown Atlantic City?

The average rent in Downtown Atlantic City is $975 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Atlantic City?

Average rent prices in Downtown Atlantic City have increased by 177% over the last month and have decreased by 37% since last year.

How does Downtown Atlantic City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Atlantic City is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $925 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Atlantic City?

To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Atlantic City, you'd need to earn approximately $39,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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