Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 11, 2026
Average rent in
Ocean City, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Ocean City
$2,675/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Ocean City is $2,675 per month as of October 2026. This is 41% above the national average rent, or $775 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ocean City
35
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Ocean City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Ocean City, NJ
Average rent prices in Ocean City have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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
Ocean City, NJ
Rent prices in Ocean City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ocean City is $4,791, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Ocean City run $1,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,450.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,400 | No Change |  114% | |
1 bedroom | $1,499 | 29% | 41% | |
2 bedroom | $2,750 | 4% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $3,000 | 8% | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $3,887 | No Change | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Ocean City | $2,675 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,791 | 12% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,525 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,250 | 21% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
114%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,499
Last 30 days
29%
Last year
41%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,887
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
Ocean City
Average rent
$2,675
Apartments
Average rent
$4,791
Last 30 days
12%
Condos
Average rent
$2,525
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
21%
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.
How does rent in Ocean City, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Ocean City and Absecon by all bedroom counts and property types.
Ocean City
41%higher than the national median
29%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ocean City, NJ is 9% higher than the median rent in Absecon, NJ.
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72%$2,150
10%$2,200
24%Discover rentals in Ocean City, NJ
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ocean City
423 Central Ave #5-3-8, Ocean City, NJ 08226
1 bed
1 bath
$850
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
Available Oct 4
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Ocean City
2815 Haven Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226
2 beds
2 baths
$1,400
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 Ocean City
701 E 8th St #A1, Ocean City, NJ 08226
5 beds
3 baths
$1,950
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
Townhouse for rent in Ocean City
1224 Ocean Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226
3 beds
2 baths
$1,995
Price dropped $105Fees 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
Available Nov 1
2d ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$13,319
Price dropped $273Fees 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
2d ago
Verified
54 Wesley Rd, Ocean City, NJ 08226
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$9,110–$10,119
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
2d ago
Verified
1140 Simpson Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226
1–2 beds
1 bath
$4,871–$8,781
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
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$8,232
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
2d ago
605 3rd St, Ocean City, NJ 08226
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
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
2d ago
Verified
1140 Simpson Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226
1–2 beds
1 bath
$4,871–$8,781
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
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$7,617
Price dropped $979Fees 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
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$8,420
Price dropped $1,631Fees 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
2d ago
Verified
1140 Simpson Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226
1–2 beds
1 bath
$4,871–$8,781
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
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$7,617
Price dropped $979Fees 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
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$8,420
Price dropped $1,631Fees 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
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,048
Price dropped $749Fees 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
2d ago
605 3rd St, Ocean City, NJ 08226
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
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
2d ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$13,319
Price dropped $273Fees 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
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$7,617
Price dropped $979Fees 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
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$8,420
Price dropped $1,631Fees 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 Ocean City, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Ocean City rental market.
How much is rent in Ocean City?
The average rent in Ocean City is $2,675 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ocean City?
Average rent prices in Ocean City have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.
How does Ocean City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Ocean City is 41% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $775 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Ocean City?
To comfortably afford rent in Ocean City, you'd need to earn approximately $107,000/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).