Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Margate City, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Margate City rent stands today
Margate City, NJ rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $5,000/month. However, month over month rent cooled 28.0%, showing recent downward pressure in the market.
Vs. national rents
Margate City, NJ rent is 163.2% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. This positions it among the priciest markets for renters seeking premium coastal living.
Price ranges
Studios in Margate City, NJ rent for $5,900/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,842/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,225/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,925/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $15,000/month. These figures show a wide range of rents by bedroom count.
Median rent
Median rent in Margate City
$5,000/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Margate City is $5,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 163% above the national average rent, or $3,100 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Margate City
89
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Margate City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Margate City, NJ
Average rent prices in Margate City have decreased by 28% over the last month and have remained the same 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
Margate City, NJ
Rent prices in Margate City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Margate City is $3,047, whereas a house costs $10,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Margate City run $1,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $5,900 |  4% |  436% | |
1 bedroom | $1,842 | 12% | 27% | |
2 bedroom | $2,225 | 23% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $3,925 | 57% | 22% | |
4 bedroom | $15,000 | 7% | 40% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Margate City | $5,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,047 | 4% | 103% | |
Condos | $1,900 | 11% | 13% | |
Houses | $10,000 | No Change | 33% |
Studio
Average rent
$5,900
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
436%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,842
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
27%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,225
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,925
Last 30 days
57%
Last year
22%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$15,000
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
40%
Margate City
Average rent
$5,000
Apartments
Average rent
$3,047
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
103%
Condos
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
13%
Houses
Average rent
$10,000
Last year
33%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Margate 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 Margate City, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Margate City and Absecon by all bedroom counts and property types.
Margate City
163%higher than the national median
32%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Margate City, NJ is 100% higher than the median rent in Absecon, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
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20%$1,900
4%$2,950
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$2,675
7%$2,030
12%$2,200
19%$2,100
27%Discover rentals in Margate City, NJ
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Margate City
9609 Ventnor Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402
Studio
1 bath
$1,000
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Margate City
9315 Atlantic Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Margate City
9201 Atlantic Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402
Studio
1 bath
$1,050
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Margate City
9401 Pacific Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Margate City
4 Brunswick Ct, Margate City, NJ 08402
5 beds
3.5 baths
$92,500
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Margate City
31 N Jasper Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402
4 beds
2.5 baths
$90,000
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Margate City
111 N Kenyon Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402
4 beds
2 baths
$80,000
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.House for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Margate City
9715 Beach Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402
3 beds
2.5 baths
$75,000
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.House for rent
10h ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$12,209
Price dropped $1,757Fees 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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Margate City
9506 Ventnor Ave #8, Margate City, NJ 08402
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 12
5d+ ago
House for rent in Margate City
216 N Mansfield Ave #NA, Margate City, NJ 08402
3 beds
2 baths
$4,250
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 1
10h ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$12,209
Price dropped $1,757Fees 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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Margate City
9400 Atlantic Ave #1016, Margate City, NJ 08402
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Margate City
9400 Atlantic Ave #1116, Margate City, NJ 08402
1 bed
1 bath
$1,785
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Margate City
19A S Gladstone Ave #A, Margate City, NJ 08402
2 beds
2 baths
$2,000
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.Condo for rent
10h ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$12,209
Price dropped $1,757Fees 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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Margate City
9100 Beach, Margate City, NJ 08402
2 beds
1.5 baths
$25,000
Price dropped $5,000Fees 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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Margate City
12 N Monroe Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402
4 beds
3 baths
$25,000
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Margate City
205 N Essex Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402
3 beds
1.5 baths
$11,000
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.House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Margate City, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Margate City rental market.
How much is rent in Margate City?
The average rent in Margate City is $5,000 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Margate City?
Average rent prices in Margate City have decreased by 28% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Margate City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Margate City is 163% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,100 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Margate City?
To comfortably afford rent in Margate City, you'd need to earn approximately $200,000/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).