Rent in Ocean City, NJ
A 2-bedroom in Ocean City, NJ (ZIP 08226) typically rents for about $1,960 a month, with a range of $1,857–$1,960. Owner-occupied homes in Cape May County pay about 1.22% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $946 | $946–$1,512 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,521 | $1,521 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,960 | $1,857–$1,960 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,815 | $1,815–$2,431 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,441 | $2,441 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Ocean City ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Ocean City, NJ?
- About $1,960 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,857–$1,960. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Ocean City, NJ?
- About $1,521 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,521. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Ocean City, NJ?
- About $1,815 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,815–$2,431. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Ocean City, NJ?
- About $946 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $946–$1,512. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Ocean City, NJ?
- About $2,441 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,441. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Ocean City, NJ?
- Owner-occupied homes in Cape May County pay a typical 1.22% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Ocean City rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).