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Cape May, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cape May?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cape May 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,653 | $678 | $3,709 |
Cape May 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,959 | $698 | $4,082 |
Cape May 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,347 | $1,450 | $4,072 |
Cape May 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,708 | $2,250 | $3,030 |
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Cheapest Available Cape May Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cape May, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Mispillion Apartments in the Orchard Hill neighborhood priced from $678. Dunbarton Estates Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $776. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cape May apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mispillion Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $678 |
Dunbarton Estates Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $776 |
Jefferson Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $922 |
Cypress Grove | ATTAINABLE HOUSING at Cypress Grove (1BR/1BA) | 1BR,1BA | $1,140 |
Riverview Condominiums | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cape May, NJ and Nearby
As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cape May area is the $1.43 price per square foot VO3 Model at Vincent Overlook in the in the Bay Front neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Cape May apartment is the Windstone 2 Model at Windstone starting at $2,395 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Bay Front neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cape May apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Vincent Overlook | VO3 | 3BR,2BA | $1.43 |
Windstone | Windstone 2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
Heron Bay | Heron Bay 1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.31 |
The Reserve at Cypress Hall | 2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
Millville Manor | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.21 |
The Oaks at Georgetown | Laurel | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
Windward on The River | Montgomery | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
Watergate Townhomes | 2 Bed 2 Bath Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
Dunbarton Estates Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Mispillion Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
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Getting Around Cape May, NJ
Walk Score®
61 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
74 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cape May Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cape May Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cape May Apartment is $678 at Mispillion Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cape May Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cape May is starting from $698 at Mispillion Apartments.
What is the most affordable Cape May Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Cape May Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mill Chase and starts from $1,600.
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