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Pleasantville, NJ

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Live the quiet life outside of Atlantic City

Suburban Diverse Convenient Lush Accessible Residential Quaint Commuter

Located just six miles east of Atlantic City, Pleasantville is a predominantly residential suburb with access to an array of big-city amenities. Pleasantville’s downtown area stretches along Main Street, consisting of various shops, markets, restaurants, salons, and convenience stores in rows of colorful, old-fashioned buildings.

Pleasantville residents enjoy convenience to Atlantic Coast beaches in Ocean City, Brigantine, and Atlantic City. Amenities abound in nearby Atlantic City, with the Tanger Outlets, Steel Pier, Atlantic City Boardwalk, Atlantic City Aquarium, and the many casinos, of course. Commuting and traveling from Pleasantville is easy with access to the Garden State Parkway and Atlantic City Expressway as well as Atlantic City International Airport.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Pleasantville, NJ is $1,252 for one bedroom, $1,446 for two bedrooms, and $1,917 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pleasantville has increased by 3.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,252/month
479 Sq Ft
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Transportation

56

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

32

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

57

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

North Main St Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

316 Students

5
out of 10

Washington Avenue Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

411 Students

3
out of 10

Leeds Ave Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

570 Students

2
out of 10

South Main St Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

463 Students

2
out of 10

Pleasantville Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

883 Students

2
out of 10

Pleasantville High School

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

924 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Absecon Lighthouse
  • Atlantic City Aquarium
  • Marine Mammal Stranding Center
  • Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
  • Ocean City Historical Museum

Airports

  • Atlantic City International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.