Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Atlantic City Neighborhood of Atlantic City, NJ from $800 (6 Rentals)

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Carlton Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Apartments

1329 Pacific AveAtlantic City, NJ 08401
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Best of Life Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Best of Life Park Apartments

129 S Virginia AveAtlantic City, NJ 08401
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33 S North Carolina Ave
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33 S North Carolina Ave

33 S North Carolina AveAtlantic City, NJ 08401
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Downtown Atlantic City, Atlantic City, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Atlantic City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Atlantic City area of Atlantic City, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at The Heritage Communities priced from $1,002. Vermont Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,320. Here are the most affordable Downtown Atlantic City apartments for rent in Atlantic City, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Heritage CommunitiesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,002
Vermont Plaza ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,320
Charles Drew Court ApartmentsTownhome4BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Atlantic City, NJ

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Atlantic City area is the $1.92 price per square foot Townhome Model at Charles Drew Court Apartments in the in the Chelsea View neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Downtown Atlantic City apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Ocean Terrace starting at $1,800 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Chelsea View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Atlantic City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Charles Drew Court ApartmentsTownhome3BR,1.5BA$1.92
Ocean TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.83
Vermont Plaza ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.51

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Atlantic City, Atlantic City, NJ

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Atlantic City, NJ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Atlantic City Neighborhood in Atlantic City, NJ

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

56 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Atlantic City Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Atlantic City?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Atlantic City is The Heritage Communities which is listed at $1,002, while the average apartment in Downtown Atlantic City costs $2,080.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Atlantic City?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Downtown Atlantic City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Atlantic City?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Atlantic City have an average cost of $378 which is $1,702 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Atlantic City.

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