Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 8, 2026

Average rent in
Ocean City, NJ

Last updated on January 8, 2026

Last updated on January 8, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ocean City, NJ is $2,995. This is +58%, or $1,095, higher than the national average.

$3.64

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,995

increased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

27

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ocean City, NJ is $2,995. This is +58%, or $1,095, higher than the national average.

$3.64

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

52%
17%
10%
21%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

71%
29%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Ocean City, NJ

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Ocean City, NJ have increased by 11% in the last month and have increased by 5% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Ocean City, NJ

The monthly rent for an apartment in Ocean City, NJ is $4,048. A 1-bedroom apartment in Ocean City, NJ costs about $1,800 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,562. Houses for rent in Ocean City, NJ are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $4,000.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$5,500

6%

463%

2 bedroom

$11,000

13%

236%

3 bedroom

$2,995

11%

25%

4 bedroom

$20,000

3%

81%

Studio

$9,800

33%

61%

Studio

Average rent

$9,800

Last 30 days

33%

Last year

61%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

463%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$11,000

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

236%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

25%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$20,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

81%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Ocean 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.

Compare rent prices in Ocean City, NJ to other cities

Median rent prices in Ocean City, NJ for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Absecon, NJ.

Ocean City

Median rent price$2,995
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ocean City, NJ is 20% higher than the median rent in Absecon, NJ.

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Discover rentals in Ocean City, NJ

701 E 8th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Ocean City

Condominium (rental) - Ocean City, NJ

701 E 8th St, Ocean City, NJ 08226

5 beds

3 baths

$1,950

House for rent

934 Haven Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ocean City

Duplex (rental) - Ocean City, NJ

934 Haven Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226

3 beds

2 baths

$1,950

Apartment for rent

934 Haven Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ocean City

Duplex (rental) - Ocean City, NJ

934 Haven Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226

4 beds

2 baths

$2,100

$2,000

Price drop

Apartment for rent

54 Wesley Road #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Ocean City

WINTER RENTAL 3 bed/2bath

54 Wesley Road #1, Ocean City, NJ 08226

3 beds

2 baths

$2,050

Condo for rent

Available Dec 15

935 Ocean Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Ocean City

Condominium - Ocean City, NJ

935 Ocean Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226

3 beds

2 baths

$2,200

Condo for rent

1301 Haven Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Ocean City

Condominium (rental) - Ocean City, NJ

1301 Haven Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226

3 beds

2 baths

$2,600

Condo for rent

321 Wesley Ave #1stFL - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Ocean City

Renovated & Charming 3Bd/1Ba Ground Floor Apartment (no stairs)

321 Wesley Ave #1stFL, Ocean City, NJ 08226

3 beds

1 bath

$2,795

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 1

321 Wesley Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Ocean City

OCNJ 3bd cottage for YEARLY rental

321 Wesley Ave #3, Ocean City, NJ 08226

3 beds

1 bath

$2,995

Condo for rent

Available Oct 18