Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Waterfront Neighborhood of Camden, NJ from $545 (207 Rentals)

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property at 139 State St
$1,495
2 Bedroom Rentals
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139 State St

CamdenNJ08102
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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
Senior Living
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Oliver Station
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oliver Station

1800 E Davis StCamden, 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 1839 S 2nd St
$1,000
1 Bedroom Rentals
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1839 S 2nd St

PhiladelphiaPA19148
property at 1534 S 4th St
$1,075
1 Bedroom Rentals
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1534 S 4th St

PhiladelphiaPA19147
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929 Federal St, Unit 2R
$1,100

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929 Federal St, Unit 2R

929 Federal StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
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property at 722 North Terrace
$1,150 - $1,699
Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 10
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722 North Terrace

PhiladelphiaPA19123
property at 1122 Gerritt St
$1,225
1 Bedroom Rentals
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1122 Gerritt St

PhiladelphiaPA19147

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property at 1335 S 8th St
$1,300 - $1,500
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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1335 S 8th St

PhiladelphiaPA19147
property at 639 N 12th St
$1,325 - $1,390
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639 N 12th St

PhiladelphiaPA19123

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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 Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community) priced from $987. The Willows at Pyne Poynt has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,042. Here are the most affordable Central Waterfront apartments for rent in Philadelphia, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$987
The Willows at Pyne Poynt1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,042
Juniper PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Birchwood at Parker Hall 55+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,120
The Lenox Condos0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,175
Five On Canal ApartmentsS-AStudio,1BA$1,275
Creswood Apartments101 studio renoStudio,1BA$1,275
Spruce Tower-01Studio,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Waterfront, NJ

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Waterfront 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 Central Waterfront apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 1122 E Passyunk Ave starting at $1,695 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Wharton 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.
4 S Front St, Unit 44 S Front St2BR,2BA$1.13
1122 E Passyunk Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.26
WLIVING at 117 Spring Garden2 BR/2 BA2BR,2BA$1.66
Magnolia Park Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.52
639 N 12th St639 N 12th St2BR,1.5BA$1.33
1932 S 7th St2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.70
614 N Front St1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.64
The Willows at Pyne Poynt2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.52
Birchwood at Parker Hall 55+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.54
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Waterfront Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Waterfront?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Waterfront is at Juniper Place listed at $1,075.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Waterfront Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Waterfront Apartment is $987 at Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community).

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Waterfront Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Waterfront is starting from $1,257 at The Willows at Pyne Poynt.

What is the most affordable Central Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Katharine and starts from $2,080.

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