Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Waterfront Neighborhood of Camden, NJ from $500 (246 Rentals)

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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

2880 Hull RdCamden, NJ 08104
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1109 Wallace St

PhiladelphiaPA19123
property at 127 N 50th St

127 N 50th St

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341 S 12th St

PhiladelphiaPA19107

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1218 Walnut St

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145 S 13th St

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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 $742. The Claremont has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Central Waterfront apartments for rent in Philadelphia, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tamarack Station Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$742
The ClaremontStudioStudio,1BA$950
The Willows at Pyne Poynt1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$982
Birchwood at Parker Hall 55+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,004
Spruce TowerHeritage -07Studio,1BA$1,050
Oliver StationOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,145
420 Fairmount Avenue Partners LP0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
Papermill Lofts237 #2K1BR,1BA$1,300
Papermill Lofts237 #2K1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Waterfront, NJ

As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Waterfront area is the $1.25 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at The Homes at Chapel Lofts in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $3,196. The second greatest value Central Waterfront apartment is the 10 S Front St Model at 10 S Front St, Unit 3 starting at $2,000 with a $0.80 price per square foot in the Center City 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.
The Homes at Chapel Lofts3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.25
10 S Front St, Unit 310 S Front St2BR,2BA$0.80
421 Fairmount Ave, Unit 2421 Fairmount Ave2BR,1BA$1.16
28 S Strawberry St, Unit #228 S Strawberry St1BR,1BA$1.67
Birchwood at Parker Hall 55+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.42
1529 S 2nd St, Unit 3rd Floor1529 S 2nd St2BR,1BA$1.63
628 N 11th St, Unit 1628 N 11th St2BR,1BA$1.74
Tamarack Station Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.48
The Willows at Pyne Poynt1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Oliver StationOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72

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Central Waterfront, Camden, NJ

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Camden, NJ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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!

Getting Around the Central Waterfront Neighborhood in Camden, NJ

Walk Score®

43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

56 / 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 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 $1,300.

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 $742, while the average apartment in Central Waterfront costs $12,007.

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 380 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 $973 which is $11,034 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Waterfront.

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