Rent by ZIP · Cape May County
Rent in Cape May, NJ 08204
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,690 (+3.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,176 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,380 | $1,200 | +15% | $1,242–1,518 | $448 ±$53 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,380 | $1,240 | +11.3% | $1,242–1,518 | $858 ±$48 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,690 | $1,630 | +3.7% | $1,521–1,859 | $1,527 ±$194 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,210 | $2,180 | +1.4% | $1,989–2,431 | $1,628 ±$1,225 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,220 | $2,190 | +1.4% | $1,998–2,442 | $1,917 ±$905 |
Small Area FMRs for the Cape May County, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Cape May County, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,857.
What renters pay in 08204
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08203 | Brigantine | $2,020 | $1,465 |
| 08205 | Absecon | $2,120 | $1,616 |
| 08202 | Avalon | $2,190 | – |
| 08201 | Absecon | $2,380 | $1,897 |
| 08210 | Cape May Court House | $2,030 | $893 |
| 08212 | Cape May Point | $1,690 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Cape May County, NJ · All NJ counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.