Apartments For Rent in Ocean City, NJ

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Apartments For Rent Near Ocean City, NJ

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What Locals Say about Ocean City

Review Highlights

Ocean City blends breezy beach living with walkable streets, family fun, and easy small-town charm. People love the clean beaches, boardwalk, walkability, friendly vibe, and nonstop events. They dislike summer crowds, scarce parking, rough roads, and limited gas options.
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  • Edw213
    "One can easily walk their dog for blocks and blocks. People you see are very friendly and wave or say hi."
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  • Sam
    "Great for families with children of all ages. Close to other shore towns with different vibes. Very whimsical"
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  • Nancyeichler26
    "I’ve visited this area nearly every year for decades and have brought my kids, extended family and friends. My parents even met here years ago."
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  • Edw213
    "Great neighborhood for families. Many families liver here. Schools are good too. Best time of the year here is September and October."
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  • Amanda W.
    "People are so friendly around here! It’s been an amazing trip and the neighborhood is very well kept."
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  • Mjmchugh14
    "This is a beach town that many people come to vacation. It’s a wonderful beach town with very friendly neighbors. The neighborhood is very clean. My family and I love it here. We thoroughly enjoy the summers here in OCNJ. I would love to bring my kids here when I have them so they can enjoy what I enjoyed as a kid. "
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  • Edw213
    "Ocean City is a friendly safe place to raise your family. Convienent to everything and easy to navigate."
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  • Stephenfugale
    "About school, taxes, public services, public safety, recreation, shopping , crime, after school programs "
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  • Speca048
    "Great place to vacation and invest in real estate. Wonderful community with great food and retail. Excellent boardwalk and beaches. "
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  • Edw213
    "Neighborhood Fourth of July Parade with all of our children. Very friendly people with well kept homes and yards."
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  • Ivory W.
    "Clean streets , phenomenal parks for kids. Great downtown. Parking can be an issue and Bay Ave roads are a disgrace .........."
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  • Ivory W.
    "Some people can be weird about dogs on their lawn. Majority of people are friendly though and dog beach is the best place ever "
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  • Derrek C.
    "Fun, family beach town. Crowded in the summer, fun, but crowded. amazingly quiet in the off-season. "
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  • Tabitha D.
    "Lovely! Crossing into OC over the 9th Street bridge is like a breath of fresh air...literally! Driving around town in such a clean town is amazing! "
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  • Zoe W.
    "The best place to grow up, amazing schools, first job opportunities, and a great way to grow character/responsibilities "
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  • Jeffreyjacuk
    "It’s a fantastic community. Although it’s primarily a resort town and there are not a huge amount of year round residents. This was my summer home for many years now it’s the primary residence. "
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  • Tabitha D.
    "Coming over the 9th street bridge into OC is a breath of fresh air! My family and I love it here! My children are thriving in the awesome school system. I love living in such a friendly and CLEAN place!"
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  • Ron D.
    "Ocean City has weekend events from March to December Car shows Fireworks Music Pier Events Horse and Carriage ride at Christmas"
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  • Tabitha D.
    "Coming over the 9th street bridge into OC makes all my worries go away! I love this town! It’s so clean and safe and there is an amazing community feel. "
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  • Deannahughes007
    "Almost every weekend all year long on the boardwalk; downtown on Asbury; active community center; amateur theater; school sports; beaches; parades; fireworks; all the things!"
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  • Dbuchanan
    "To make certain your children know how to swim because of the close proximity of the bay and ocean. "
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  • Nancy B.
    "Lots of dog lovers. Lots of people have dogs and most clean up after them. Some people walk dogs without leases which isn’t allowed. Sometimes you see people don’t pick up after their dogs . "
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  • Bethpopis
    "Great, safe place to live/ visit. Well maintained and family-friendly. We’ve been visiting Ocean City since 1987 and would recommend it to any family. "
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  • Ashleigh S.
    "Where I am on the island is extremely convenient to downtown, grocery store, public transportation, and the beach and bay! However, the commute to find gas is either half way down the island or across the bridge on the mainland. Overall great place to live!"
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  • Trulia User
    "Night in Venice, various parades events and family activities. The beach, bay and boardwalk are fantastic "
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  • Clemmer
    "It is a beautiful clean well kept community. It is especially nice in the fall and winter when the the summer rush in over."
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  • Staceymariet
    "Love OC!! Small town feel!! Beautiful ocean side resort "
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  • Jrtilli210
    "I walk my dogs. I see other people and dogs on my walk. There is grass on the curb side, so your dog doesn’t go on people’s lawn. It is well lit at night and tree lined for shade."
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Average Rent Trends in Ocean City, NJ

Rent in Ocean City, NJ varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent increased in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Apr 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jun 2025$3,000
Jul 2025$2,650
Aug 2025$2,000
Sep 2025$1,900
Oct 2025$2,200
Nov 2025$2,598
Dec 2025$2,700
Jan 2026$3,250
Feb 2026$3,000
Mar 2026$4,672
Apr 2026$4,880
May 2026$5,628
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In May 2026, Houses were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Apartments and Condos.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$4,653$5,588$5,132$9,599$5,400
Apartments and Condos$4,722$5,830$3,595$9,582$5,830
Houses—$5,000$5,400—$5,000
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Ocean City, NJ

  • What is the average rent in Ocean City, NJ?
    The average rent in Ocean City, NJ is $5,400. Rent prices range from $1,850 to as much as $17,173, depending on the type of rental.
  • How does the rent in Ocean City, NJ compare to the national average?
    Average rent in Ocean City, NJ is about 183% higher than the national average rent of $1,910. That means it is more expensive to rent in Ocean City compared to the U.S. average.
  • What is the average rent in Ocean City, NJ, by number of bedrooms?
    The average rent in Ocean City, NJ is $ for a studio, $4,653 for a 1 bedroom, $5,588 for a 2 bedroom, $5,132 for a 3 bedroom, and $9,599 for a 4 bedroom.
  • How have rent prices in Ocean City, NJ changed compared to last year?
    In the past year, the average rent price in Ocean City, NJ has increased by $2,600. That means the average rent is 48% higher than last year.
  • How many available rental listings are in Ocean City, NJ?
    There are 34 available rental listings in Ocean City, NJ.
  • What are some zip codes in Ocean City, NJ?
    Ocean City, NJ includes zip codes such as: 08226.
  • What are some cities near Ocean City, NJ?
    Some nearby cities include: Marmora, Somers Point, Longport, Linwood, Strathmere. These cities may have more rental options to explore.