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property at 112 Linden St

$1,650

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112 Linden St

CamdenNJ08102
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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
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Gramercy Park Gardens

2880 Hull RdCamden, NJ 08104
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property at 430 Dickinson St

$950 - $1,600

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430 Dickinson St

PhiladelphiaPA19147
property at 2230 E Somerset St

$974 - $2,121

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2230 E Somerset St

PhiladelphiaPA19134

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1714 S 4th St, Unit 2R
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1714 S 4th St, Unit 2R

1714 S 4th StPhiladelphia, PA 19148
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Camden, NJ Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Camden, NJ

Pricing Updated: 03/17/2026

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
Biedman$4,292$1,030298
Marlton$4,762$797494
Pyne Poynt$4,762$1,100969

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
Birchwood at Parker Hall 55+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,043
The ClaremontStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Collins LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
The GothamStudioStudio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Camden, NJ

As of March 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Camden area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2110 E Clearfield St Model at 2110 E Clearfield St, Unit 2 in the in the Richmond neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Camden apartment is the 1919 N 5th St Model at 1919 N 5th St starting at $2,100 with a $1.35 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.
2110 E Clearfield St, Unit 22110 E Clearfield St2BR,1.5BA$1.00
1919 N 5th St1919 N 5th St2BR,1BA$1.35
1441 N 7th St, Unit 11441 N 7th St2BR,2BA$1.40
1240 Lecount St, Unit A1240 Lecount St2BR,1BA$1.21
2039 N 3rd St, Unit Apt #12039 N 3rd St2BR,1.5BA$1.42
104 Chestnut St, Unit 4104 Chestnut St1BR,1BA$1.27
2515 Frankford Ave, Unit Unit 22515 Frankford Ave3BR,2BA$1.47
Birchwood at Parker Hall 55+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.47
Marshall Square ApartmentsVillage1BR,1BA$1.38
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41

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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.

Camden, NJ
Population: 73,973

Ranked #486

in US Census Population by City

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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 $1,100.

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 $4,605.

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 404 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 $695 which is $3,910 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Camden.

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