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Last updated on November 1, 2026
Average rent in
Cape May, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on November 1, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Cape May
$2,099/mo
The average rent in Cape May is $2,099 per month as of October 2026. This is 10% above the national average rent, or $199 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cape May
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cape May rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Cape May, NJ
Average rent prices in Cape May have remained the same over the last month.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Cape May, NJ
Rent prices in Cape May vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cape May is $2,050, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Cape May run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,210 |  809% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,350 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,199 |  4% | 47% | |
3 bedroom | $2,600 | 17% | 41% | |
4 bedroom | $2,795 | No Change | 7% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Cape May, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,050 | No Change | 58% | |
Condos | $1,800 | - | 44% | |
Houses | $2,600 | 46% | 26% |
Studio
Average rent
$3,210
Last 30 days
809%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,199
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
47%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
41%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last year
7%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Cape May, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,050
Last year
58%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last year
44%
Houses
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
46%
Last year
26%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Cape May, 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 Cape May, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Cape May and Camden by all bedroom counts and property types.
Cape May
10%higher than the national median
2%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cape May, NJ is 13% higher than the median rent in Camden, DE.
Average rent in nearby cities
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4%$2,000
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11%Discover rentals in Cape May, NJ
15h ago
620 Town Bank Rd, Cape May, NJ 08204
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,300
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
15h ago
620 Town Bank Rd, Cape May, NJ 08204
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,300
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 Cape May, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Cape May rental market.
How much is rent in Cape May?
The average rent in Cape May is $2,099 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cape May?
Average rent prices in Cape May have remained the same over the last month.
How does Cape May rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cape May is 10% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $199 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Cape May?
To comfortably afford rent in Cape May, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/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).