Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Margate City, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Margate City, NJ rent rose 22.5% year over year, with a current median of $12,250/month. Renters today are paying $2,559 more per month on average than last year.
Vs. national rents
Margate City rents are 534.7% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, placing it among the priciest markets in the country with a total of 138 rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Margate City rent for about $11,000/month, 1-bedrooms around $5,500/month, 2-bedrooms $6,500/month, 3-bedrooms $15,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms $20,000/month. The bedroom tiers show a wide range of rental prices across the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Margate City
$12,250/mo
23%vs previous year
The average rent in Margate City is $12,250 per month as of July 2026. This is 535% above the national average rent, or $10,320 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Margate City
138
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 20% over the last month and have increased by 23% 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 $7,000, whereas a house costs $17,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Margate City run $5,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $7,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $11,000 |  25% | 70% | |
1 bedroom | $5,500 | 14% | 15% | |
2 bedroom | $6,500 | 10% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $15,000 | 20% | 35% | |
4 bedroom | $20,000 | 5% | 17% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Margate City | $12,250 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $7,000 | 24% | No Change | |
Condos | $7,500 | 13% | No Change | |
Houses | $17,000 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$11,000
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
70%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$6,500
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$15,000
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
35%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$20,000
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
17%
Margate City
Average rent
$12,250
Apartments
Average rent
$7,000
Last 30 days
24%
Condos
Average rent
$7,500
Last 30 days
13%
Houses
Average rent
$17,000
Last 30 days
4%
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
535%higher than the national median
14%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Margate City, NJ is 457% higher than the median rent in Absecon, NJ.
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3%Discover rentals in Margate City, NJ
4d ago
Condo for rent in Margate City
9510 Amherst Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Margate City
9400 Atlantic Ave #312, Margate City, NJ 08402
Studio
1 bath
$1,200
Condo for rent
4d ago
Condo for rent in Margate City
9411 Monmouth Ave #3, Margate City, NJ 08402
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Margate City
9400 Atlantic Ave #912, Margate City, NJ 08402
Studio
1 bath
$1,300
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Margate City
9600 Atlantic Ave #1815, Margate City, NJ 08402
3 beds
2 baths
$55,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Margate City
7701 Atlantic Ave #33A, Margate City, NJ 08402
3 beds
3 baths
$55,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Margate City
8601 Fulton August 1 thru LD Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402
4 beds
3 baths
$55,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Margate City
16A S Fredericksburg Ave, Margate City, NJ 08406
5 beds
4.5 baths
$55,000
House for rent
8h ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$16,974
House for rent
8h ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$16,974
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Margate City
103 N Monroe Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402
5 beds
4 baths
$15,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Margate City
205 N Essex Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402
3 beds
1.5 baths
$13,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Margate City
110 N Pembroke Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402
4 beds
1.5 baths
$15,000
House for rent
8h ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$16,974
House for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Margate City
109 N Granville Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402
2 beds
1 bath
$8,000
$5,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Condo for rent in Margate City
9220 Atlantic Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402
3 beds
2 baths
$35,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Margate City
205 N Essex Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402
3 beds
1.5 baths
$13,000
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 $12,250 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Margate City?
Average rent prices in Margate City have decreased by 20% over the last month and have increased by 23% since last year.
How does Margate City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Margate City is 535% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $10,320 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 $490,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Margate City?
Based on our current listings data, Margate City has a median rent of approximately $14,320 per month. However, specific neighborhood breakdowns aren't available to identify the most budget-friendly areas within the city.
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).