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Baldwins Run
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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
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Ferry Manor

2101 Ferry AveCamden, NJ 08104
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Independence Village
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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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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Camden, NJ

Pricing Updated: 11/09/2025

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
Biedman$4,344$1,000380
Marlton$4,420$797533
Pyne Poynt$4,818$1,0051097

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
Papermill Lofts253 #2CStudio,1BA$1,000
Marshall Square ApartmentsVillage1BR,1BA$1,000
Juniper PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Birchwood at Parker Hall 55+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,043

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Camden, NJ

As of November 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Camden area is the $1.36 price per square foot 1337 N Franklin St Model at 1337 N Franklin St, Unit 1 in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Camden apartment is the 2552 N Hancock St Model at 2552 N Hancock St, Unit 1 starting at $1,799 with a $1.09 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.
1337 N Franklin St, Unit 11337 N Franklin St3BR,3BA$1.36
2552 N Hancock St, Unit 12552 N Hancock St3BR,2BA$1.09
WLIVING at 117 Spring Garden2 BR/2 BA2BR,2BA$1.43
1240 Lecount St, Unit A1240 Lecount St2BR,1BA$1.18
1232 Lecount St, Unit A1232 Lecount St2BR,1BA$1.25
2332 Frankford Ave, Unit 2f2332 Frankford Ave1BR,1BA$1.40
Marshall Square ApartmentsVillage1BR,1BA$1.38
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
2533 N Water St, Unit 22533 N Water St1BR,1BA$1.38
2051 N 2nd St, Unit 32051 N 2nd St1BR,1BA$1.46

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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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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 $1,043.

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 $4,527.

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 350 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 $599 which is $3,928 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Camden.

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