Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Ocean City, Ocean City, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Ocean City
$2,675/mo
7%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
29
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, Ocean City, NJ
Average rent prices in Ocean City have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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, 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 $5,661, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Ocean City run $1,725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,889.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,150 | No Change | 63% | |
1 bedroom | $1,537 | 6% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $2,675 | 2% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $3,750 | No Change |  19% | |
4 bedroom | $8,987 | 18% | 150% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Chelsea | $1,700 | |
Lower Chelsea | $2,100 | |
Margate City | $5,000 | |
Somers Point | $2,200 | |
Uptown Atlantic City | $1,850 | |
Ventnor City | $2,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $5,661 | 6% | 102% | |
Condos | $2,550 | 2% | 15% | |
Houses | $3,500 | No Change | 8% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,150
Last year
63%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,537
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,675
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,750
Last year
19%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,987
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
150%
Chelsea
Average rent
$1,700
Lower Chelsea
Average rent
$2,100
Uptown Atlantic City
Average rent
$1,850
Margate City
Average rent
$5,000
Somers Point
Average rent
$2,200
Ventnor City
Average rent
$2,100
Apartments
Average rent
$5,661
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
102%
Condos
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
15%
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last year
8%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Ocean City, 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, Ocean City, NJ compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Ocean City and Chelsea by all bedroom counts and property types.
Ocean City
41%higher than the national median
11%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ocean City, Ocean City, NJ is 57% higher than the median rent in Chelsea, Atlantic City, NJ.
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Discover rentals in Ocean City, 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
3d ago
Condo for rent in Ocean City
1224 Ocean Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226
3 beds
2 baths
$1,995
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
Available Nov 1
10h ago
Verified
54 Wesley Rd, Ocean City, NJ 08226
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$10,231–$12,899
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
10h ago
Verified
1140 Simpson Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226
1–2 beds
1 bath
$4,608–$7,469
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
10h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$6,362
Price dropped $301Fees 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
1140 Simpson Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226
1–2 beds
1 bath
$4,608–$7,469
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
10h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$7,800
Price dropped $116Fees 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
10h ago
Verified
54 Wesley Rd, Ocean City, NJ 08226
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$10,231–$12,899
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
10h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$11,169
Price dropped $189Fees 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
4 beds
3 baths
$7,800
Price dropped $116Fees 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
10h ago
Verified
1140 Simpson Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226
1–2 beds
1 bath
$4,608–$7,469
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
10h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$11,169
Price dropped $189Fees 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
54 Wesley Rd, Ocean City, NJ 08226
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$10,231–$12,899
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
10h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$6,362
Price dropped $301Fees 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
3 baths
$9,672
Price dropped $5,034Fees 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
3 beds
2 baths
$7,556
Price dropped $1,354Fees 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
4 beds
3 baths
$7,800
Price dropped $116Fees 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
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Frequently asked questions for Ocean City, 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 24, 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 7% 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).