Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Camden Neighborhood of Camden, NJ from $700 (46 Rentals)

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property at 112 Linden St

$1,650

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112 Linden St

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property at 306 Cooper St

$1,720

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property at 505 Cooper St

$1,885

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505 Cooper St

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Lotus
$1,499 - $5,500
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$1,434 - $5,435
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$1,499 - $5,500
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lotus

416 Vine StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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The Noble
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$1,515 - $3,915
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$1,515 - $3,915

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$1,515 - $3,915
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The Noble

200 Spring Garden StPhiladelphia, PA 19123
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Goldtex
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$1,625 - $3,885
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$1,625 - $3,885

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$1,625 - $3,885
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Goldtex

315 N 12th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Ray Philly
Rent Specials
$1,628 - $3,115
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$1,628 - $3,115

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$1,628 - $3,115
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Ray Philly

1525 N American StPhiladelphia, PA 19122
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Via Callowhill
Rent Specials
$1,685 - $3,045
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$1,685 - $3,045

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$1,685 - $3,045
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Via Callowhill

1201 Callowhill StPhiladelphia, PA 19123
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322 on North Broad
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$1,693 - $3,913
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$1,664 - $3,884
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$29

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$1,693 - $3,913
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322 on North Broad

322-344 N Broad StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
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The Ludlow
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$1,735 - $5,052
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$1,735 - $5,052

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$1,735 - $5,052
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The Ludlow

1101 Ludlow StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Jessup House
$1,886 - $14,995
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$1,886 - $14,995

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$1,886 - $14,995
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Jessup House

1134 Sansom StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Downtown Camden, Camden, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Camden Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Camden area of Philadelphia, NJ is a Studio unit found at The Frankford Grand priced from $1,125. Umbrella Building has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,155. Here are the most affordable Downtown Camden apartments for rent in Philadelphia, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Frankford GrandStudioStudio,1BA$1,125
Umbrella BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$1,155
LVL NorthA1Studio,1BA$1,216
Annex 1201StudioStudio,1BA$1,295
The Conduit on 2ndStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
400 Market FlatsType G StudioStudio,1BA$1,327
Views of FishtownA11BR,1BA$1,354
BroadridgeStudio E1FStudio,1BA$1,371
23 WestA1 - StudioStudio,1BA$1,395
Parkview Towers1 Bdrm 592 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$1,401

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Camden, NJ

As of January 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Camden area is the $2.60 price per square foot One Bedroom Den G Model at The Poplar in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $2,288. The second greatest value Downtown Camden apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Pierre starting at $1,720 with a $2.12 price per square foot in the Riverfront neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Camden apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The PoplarOne Bedroom Den G1BR,1BA$2.60
The PierreTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.12
322 on North BroadOne Bedroom A1A21BR,1BA$2.75
Carriage Wheel Lofts Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.43
Umbrella BuildingOne Bed1BR,1BA$2.15
Parkview Towers1 Bdrm 580 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$2.44
Views of FishtownA41BR,1BA$2.52
The Dally06 - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.93
Annex 1201StudioStudio ,1BA$2.72
The Conduit on 2ndStudioStudio ,1BA$2.88

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Camden, Camden, NJ

Ranked #7

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Camden Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Camden?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Camden is under $1,401.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Camden?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Camden is Views of Fishtown which is listed at $1,354, while the average apartment in Downtown Camden costs $24,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 256 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Camden?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Camden have an average cost of $6,281 which is $18,714 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Camden.

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