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1402 Collings Rd

CamdenNJ08104
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Baldwins Run
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Baldwins Run

404 N Dudley StCamden, NJ 08105

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Ferry Landing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ferry Landing

2013 Ferry AveCamden, NJ 08104
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Ferry Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ferry Manor

2101 Ferry AveCamden, NJ 08104
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Independence Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Independence Village

1612 Independence RdCamden, NJ 08104
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Gramercy Park Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gramercy Park Gardens

2880 Hull RdCamden, NJ 08104
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2230 E Somerset St

PhiladelphiaPA19134
property at 2536 Amber St

2536 Amber St

PhiladelphiaPA19125

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1218 Walnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19107

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Camden, NJ Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Camden, NJ

Pricing Updated: 11/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Camden, NJ area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Camden Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Marlton$4,399$797542
Biedman$4,539$1,000365
Pyne Poynt$4,776$1,0051059

Cheapest Available Camden Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Camden, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Tamarack Station Apartments in the Centerville neighborhood priced from $797. Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community) in the Wharton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $987. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Camden apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tamarack Station Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$797
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$987
Marshall Square ApartmentsVillage1BR,1BA$1,000
Juniper PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Birchwood at Parker Hall 55+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,043
The Frankford GrandStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
The Willows at Pyne Poynt1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,051
The ClaremontStudioStudio,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Camden, NJ

As of November 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Camden area is the $1.38 price per square foot 670 N 13th St Model at 670 N 13th St in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Camden apartment is the 3 bedroom Model at 944 N Marshall St starting at $2,600 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Poplar neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Camden apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
670 N 13th St670 N 13th St3BR,3.5BA$1.38
944 N Marshall St3 bedroom3BR,3.5BA$1.04
1337 N Franklin St, Unit 11337 N Franklin St3BR,3BA$1.36
917 Ellsworth St, Unit 2917 Ellsworth St2BR,1BA$1.10
721 Wharton St, Unit 3721 Wharton St3BR,2BA$1.27
1240 Lecount St, Unit A1240 Lecount St2BR,1BA$1.10
1232 Lecount St, Unit A1232 Lecount St2BR,1BA$1.25
1169 Hope St, Unit 3A1169 Hope St2BR,1BA$1.29
The Becker Building2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.23
Marshall Square ApartmentsVillage1BR,1BA$1.38

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Camden Overview

Camden, NJ is a great place to live and work, and apartments in Camden give you all kinds of options for amenities and things to do. With a history going back more than 150 years and its proximity to so many other places to explore, Camden is the kind of place you can really call home. From quality shopping to excellent medical care, the city and surrounding area really does have it all. Good weather most of the year is another reason people like to make Camden their new place to live.

Why live in Camden, NJ?

For anyone thinking about choosing Camden apartments for their next home, the city has so much it can offer to residents. Among the biggest value of the area is its history, but culture plays a close second. There are also great geographic and location features, like being so close to Philadelphia and being near the water, where you can spend those warm summer days fishing, swimming, or boating for enjoyment.

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Getting Around Camden, NJ

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Camden Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Camden?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Camden is under $1,075.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Camden?

The cheapest apartment in Camden is Tamarack Station Apartments which is listed at $797, while the average apartment in Camden costs $4,571.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Camden?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 349 regular apartments in Camden that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Camden?

Cheap apartments in Camden have an average cost of $548 which is $4,023 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Camden.

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