Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Waterfront Neighborhood of Camden, NJ from $500 (224 Rentals)

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property at 221 Market St

$1,300 - $1,400

1 Bedroom Rentals

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221 Market St

CamdenNJ08102

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property at 418 Broadway

$1,448

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

418 Broadway

CamdenNJ08103
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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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Gramercy Park Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gramercy Park Gardens

2880 Hull RdCamden, NJ 08104
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property at 1324 Locust St

$975 - $1,750

Studio Rentals

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1324 Locust St

PhiladelphiaPA19107

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property at 1218 Walnut St

$1,045 - $1,700

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1218 Walnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19107

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property at 736 North Terrace

$1,199 - $1,399

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Feb 10, 2026

736 North Terrace

PhiladelphiaPA19123
property at 1321 Spruce St

$1,200 - $1,300

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1321 Spruce St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
property at 145 S 13th St

$1,245 - $1,270

1 Bedroom Rentals

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145 S 13th St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
property at 201 S 13th St

$895 - $1,795

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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201 S 13th St

PhiladelphiaPA19107

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Central Waterfront, Camden, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Waterfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Waterfront area of Philadelphia, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Tamarack Station Apartments priced from $797. Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $987. Here are the most affordable Central Waterfront apartments for rent in Philadelphia, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tamarack Station Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$797
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$987
Birchwood at Parker Hall 55+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,043
The Willows at Pyne Poynt1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,051
The ClaremontStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Oliver StationOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Waterfront, NJ

As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Waterfront area is the $1.10 price per square foot 917 Ellsworth St Model at 917 Ellsworth St, Unit 2 in the in the Wharton neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Central Waterfront apartment is the 2 BR/2 BA Model at WLIVING at 117 Spring Garden starting at $1,995 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Poplar neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Waterfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
917 Ellsworth St, Unit 2917 Ellsworth St2BR,1BA$1.10
WLIVING at 117 Spring Garden2 BR/2 BA2BR,2BA$1.43
302 Dickinson St, Unit #1302 Dickinson St2BR,2BA$1.31
104 Chestnut St, Unit 4104 Chestnut St1BR,1BA$1.27
Magnolia Park Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.52
The Shirt Corner Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.65
Tamarack Station Apartments3 BR Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.68
Birchwood at Parker Hall 55+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.47
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
740 E Passyunk Ave, Unit A740 E Passyunk Ave1BR,1BA$1.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Waterfront, Camden, NJ

Ranked #4

Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across New Jersey including Central Waterfront, Camden, and the greater Philadelphia area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Waterfront Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central Waterfront?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Waterfront is under $1,145.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Waterfront?

The cheapest apartment in Central Waterfront is Tamarack Station Apartments which is listed at $797, while the average apartment in Central Waterfront costs $4,022.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Waterfront?

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 193 regular apartments in Central Waterfront 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 Central Waterfront?

Cheap apartments in Central Waterfront have an average cost of $919 which is $3,103 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Waterfront.

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