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Surf City, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Surf City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Surf City, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Birchwood at Whiting 55+ Rentals priced from $1,161. The Ocean at 101 Boardwalk in the Venice Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Surf City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Birchwood at Whiting 55+ Rentals1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,161
The Ocean at 101 BoardwalkStudio with Ocean ViewStudio,1BA$1,250
Birchwood at Waretown1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,313

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Surf City, NJ and Nearby

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Surf City area is the $1.65 price per square foot $1.65/sq.ft. - Three Bedroom Townhome Model at Green Meadows at Pleasant Plains in the in the River Pointe neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Surf City apartment is the Magnolia Model at Cottages at Compass Point (55+) starting at $3,250 with a $2.23 price per square foot in the Greenbriar Oceanaire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Surf City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Green Meadows at Pleasant Plains$1.65/sq.ft. - Three Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.65
Cottages at Compass Point (55+)Magnolia2BR,2BA$2.23
206 Washington St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.77
Ocean TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.99
RAVEN'S NESTD1BR,1BA$2.13
Walnut Bay Apartments2x1 762sf2BR,1BA$2.36
Jamestowne VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.36
Birchwood at Waretown1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.88
600 NoBe at North BeachBungalow E11BR,1BA$2.25
Birchwood at Whiting 55+ Rentals1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.66

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Getting Around Surf City, NJ

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Surf City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Surf City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Surf City is at The Ocean at 101 Boardwalk listed at $1,250.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Surf City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Surf City Apartment is $1,161 at Birchwood at Whiting 55+ Rentals.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Surf City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Surf City is starting from $1,760 at Vermont Plaza Apartments.

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