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203 Penn St, Unit 2nd Floor
$1,575
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203 Penn St, Unit 2nd Floor

203 Penn StCamden, NJ 08102
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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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Oliver Station
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oliver Station

1800 E Davis StCamden, 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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Westfield Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westfield Gardens

3225 Westfield AveCamden, NJ 08105
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905 Arch St
$950 - $2,450
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905 Arch St

905 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Camden, NJ

Pricing Updated: 08/03/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Camden, NJ area range in price from $951 to $12,596 with an overall median price of $2,355. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Camden Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Biedman$1,993$1,042223
Pyne Poynt$2,415$1,042840
Marlton$2,425$951433

Cheapest Available Camden Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Camden, NJ is a Studio unit found at Guild House West 62+ Senior Apartments in the Poplar neighborhood priced from $924. 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
Guild House West 62+ Senior ApartmentsSenior 62+ AptsStudio,1BA$924
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$987
The Pump HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Marshall Square ApartmentsVillage1BR,1BA$1,000
The Willows at Pyne Poynt1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,042
Juniper PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
The ClaremontStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
2636 Belgrade St2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1,111

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Camden, NJ

As of August 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Camden area is the $1.13 price per square foot 4 S Front St Model at 4 S Front St, Unit 4 in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Camden apartment is the 1201 N Howard St Model at 1201 N Howard St, Unit 3 starting at $1,999 with a $1.33 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.
4 S Front St, Unit 44 S Front St2BR,2BA$1.13
1201 N Howard St, Unit 31201 N Howard St2BR,1BA$1.33
Sky Park Apartments#72BR,2.5BA$1.51
1217 N 2nd St, Unit 3rd floor1217 N 2nd St1BR,1BA$1.13
203 Penn St, Unit 2nd Floor203 Penn St2BR,1BA$1.50
Magnolia Park Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.52
The Willows at Pyne Poynt2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.52
Marshall Square ApartmentsVillage1BR,1BA$1.38
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
2533 N Water St, Unit 12533 N Water 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.

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 $1,111.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Camden?

The cheapest apartment in Camden is Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community) which is listed at $987, while the average apartment in Camden costs $2,355.

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 347 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 $782 which is $1,573 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Camden.

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