Cheap Apartments for Rent in Camden, NJ from $500 (463 Rentals)

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Baldwins Run
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Baldwins Run

404 N Dudley StCamden, NJ 08105
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Ferry Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ferry Manor

2101 Ferry AveCamden, NJ 08104
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Gramercy Park Gardens

2880 Hull RdCamden, NJ 08104
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Camden, NJ

Pricing Updated: 08/25/2025

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
Pyne Poynt$4,250$9821075
Marlton$4,255$797475
Biedman$4,274$900391

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. The Willows at Pyne Poynt in the North Camden neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $982. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Camden apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tamarack Station Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$797
The Willows at Pyne Poynt1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$982
Marshall Square ApartmentsVillage1BR,1BA$1,000
Birchwood at Parker Hall 55+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,043
The ClaremontStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Clinton PlaceStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,085
The Mill at York StationStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
1201 W Girard AveUNIT TYPE A1BR,1BA$1,125
Oliver StationOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Camden, NJ

As of August 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Camden area is the $1.08 price per square foot 337 W Girard Ave Model at 337 W Girard Ave, Unit 337 w girard in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Camden apartment is the 2550 N Hope St Model at 2550 N Hope St, Unit 2 starting at $1,994 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Richmond 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.
337 W Girard Ave, Unit 337 w girard337 W Girard Ave4BR,2BA$1.08
2550 N Hope St, Unit 22550 N Hope St3BR,3BA$1.25
The Nylon Lofts2 Bed/2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.55
1203 S 4th St, Unit 21203 S 4th St3BR,2BA$1.50
2723 E Huntingdon St, Unit 1st Floor2723 E Huntingdon St2BR,1BA$1.56
1419 Kaighn Ave, Unit Fl 21419 Kaighn Ave2BR,1BA$1.57
Birchwood at Parker Hall 55+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.47
Willow Glen Apartments2 BR / 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.50
Marshall Square ApartmentsVillage1BR,1BA$1.38
The Willows at Pyne Poynt1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40

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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

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 $1,145.

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 $4,259.

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 862 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 $1,556 which is $2,703 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Camden.

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