Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 26, 2026
Average rent in
Ocean City, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on August 26, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Ocean City
$3,970/mo
59%vs previous year
The average rent in Ocean City is $3,970 per month as of August 2026. This is 106% above the national average rent, or $2,045 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ocean City
26
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 increased by 18% over the last month and have increased by 59% 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 $5,421, whereas a house costs $7,898. 1-bedroom apartments in Ocean City run $3,970 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,296.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,250 |  2% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,800 | 20% | 221% | |
2 bedroom | $2,775 | 2% | 63% | |
3 bedroom | $6,903 | 6% | 26% | |
4 bedroom | $17,012 | 10% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Ocean City | $3,970 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $5,421 | 7% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,872 | 17% | No Change | |
Houses | $7,898 | 11% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
221%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,775
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
63%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,903
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
26%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$17,012
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
1%
Ocean City
Average rent
$3,970
Apartments
Average rent
$5,421
Last 30 days
7%
Condos
Average rent
$2,872
Last 30 days
17%
Houses
Average rent
$7,898
Last 30 days
11%
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
106%higher than the national median
14%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ocean City, NJ is 80% higher than the median rent in Absecon, NJ.
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5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Ocean City
5417 Asbury Ave #1, Ocean City, NJ 08226
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Condo for rent
Available Oct 10
1h ago
Apartment for rent in Ocean City
1048 Asbury Ave #2, Ocean City, NJ 08226
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
$1,900
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
House for rent in Ocean City
509 E 7th St #NA, Ocean City, NJ 08226
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
Available Oct 1
2d ago
Condo for rent in Ocean City
509 E 7th St #NA, Ocean City, NJ 08226
2 beds
2 baths
$2,100
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
4h ago
Verified
1140 Simpson Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,686–$5,510
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1140 Simpson Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,686–$5,510
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$7,898
$7,604
Price drop
House for rent
4h ago
Verified
54 Wesley Rd, Ocean City, NJ 08226
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$5,421–$7,071
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$10,031
$9,727
Price drop
House for rent
4h ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$13,498
Condo for rent
4h ago
Verified
54 Wesley Rd, Ocean City, NJ 08226
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$5,421–$7,071
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$9,216
$8,939
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1140 Simpson Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,686–$5,510
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1140 Simpson Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,686–$5,510
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$7,898
$7,604
Price drop
House for rent
4h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$6,926
$6,782
Price drop
Condo for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$10,031
$9,727
Price drop
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 $3,970 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ocean City?
Average rent prices in Ocean City have increased by 18% over the last month and have increased by 59% since last year.
How does Ocean City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Ocean City is 106% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,045 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 $159,000/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).