Atlantic County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in New Jersey. Population: 274,339.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,346/mo
↑ 8.5% YoY
+51% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,537/mo
↑ 8.7% YoY
+60% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,867/mo
↑ 8.6% YoY
+59% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,586/mo
↑ 7.3% YoY
+70% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,851/mo
↑ 7.4% YoY
+62% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,240 | $1,346 | +$106 (+8.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,414 | $1,537 | +$123 (+8.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,719 | $1,867 | +$148 (+8.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,409 | $2,586 | +$177 (+7.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,654 | $2,851 | +$197 (+7.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$61,480
$5,123/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$74,680
$6,223/month gross
Other Counties in New Jersey
Sussex County
1 BR: $1,822/mo
Morris County
1 BR: $1,822/mo
Somerset County
1 BR: $1,978/mo
Ocean County
1 BR: $1,889/mo
Salem County
1 BR: $1,520/mo
Passaic County
1 BR: $2,024/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.