Rent in Atlantic County, NJ at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,867$22,404 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,899 (+1.7%)How much rent can you afford in Atlantic County, NJ?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Atlantic County, NJ by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,346 | $16,152 | $53,840 | $25.88/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,537 | $18,444 | $61,480 | $29.56/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,867 | $22,404 | $74,680 | $35.90/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,586 | $31,032 | $103,440 | $49.73/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,851 | $34,212 | $114,040 | $54.83/hr |
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Rent in Atlantic County, NJ: common questions
How much is rent going up in Atlantic County, NJ in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,899 for a two-bedroom, up 1.7% from $1,867. A one-bedroom goes from $1,537 to $1,567, a studio from $1,346 to $1,378.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Atlantic County, NJ?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,537 for a one-bedroom and $1,867 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $22,404 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Atlantic County, NJ?
To keep a $1,867 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $35.90 an hour, or $74,680 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,537 takes $29.56 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Atlantic County, NJ?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,346, one bedroom $1,537, two $1,867, three $2,586 and four $2,851 a month.
Is rent affordable in Atlantic County, NJ?
For the typical household, earning $78,050 a year ($6,504 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,867 takes 28.7% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,867 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $74,680. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $35.90 an hour.