Rent by ZIP · Cape May County
Rent in Ocean City, NJ 08226
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,270 (+6.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,683 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,850 | $1,570 | +17.8% | $1,665–2,035 | $946 ±$31 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,860 | $1,620 | +14.8% | $1,674–2,046 | $1,042 ±$615 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,270 | $2,130 | +6.6% | $2,043–2,497 | $1,960 ±$346 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,970 | $2,850 | +4.2% | $2,673–3,267 | $1,815 ±$161 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,980 | $2,860 | +4.2% | $2,682–3,278 | – |
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 08226
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08225 | Northfield | $2,220 | $2,117 |
| 08223 | Marmora | $2,170 | $2,139 |
| 08230 | Ocean View | $2,400 | – |
| 08221 | Linwood | $2,830 | $2,086 |
| 08232 | Pleasantville | $1,700 | $1,199 |
| 08234 | Egg Harbor Township | $2,050 | $1,401 |
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.