
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Camden Neighborhood of Camden, NJ from $700 (46 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Camden area of Camden.


112 Linden St

The Pierre

306 Cooper St

505 Cooper St

Market Fair Senior Housing

514 Stevens St

306 Cooper St

505 Cooper St
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The Frankford Grand

Umbrella Building

LVL North

Annex 1201

The Conduit on 2nd

400 Market Flats

Parkview Towers

Views of Fishtown

Broadridge
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The Archer

Piazza Alta

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The Americana

The Quincy

The Commonwealth

The Ledger Residences

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Lotus
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The Dally

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The Noble

The Block at SoNo

The Poplar

One Thousand One

Broad + Noble

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Goldtex

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Ray Philly

Fishtown Urby
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Via Callowhill

The Carson

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322 on North Broad

Dwell 2nd Street

The National

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The Ludlow

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Downtown Camden, Camden, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Camden?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Camden Studio Apartments | $1,732 | $1,125 | $3,670 |
| Downtown Camden 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,322 | $1,348 | $6,100 |
| Downtown Camden 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,472 | $1,150 | $9,995 |
| Downtown Camden 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,457 | $2,102 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Camden 4 Bedroom Apartments | $24,995 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Camden Neighborhood of Camden, NJ.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Frankford Grand | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
| Umbrella Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,155 |
| LVL North | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,216 |
| Annex 1201 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| The Conduit on 2nd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| 400 Market Flats | Type G Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,327 |
| Views of Fishtown | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,354 |
| Broadridge | Studio E1F | Studio,1BA | $1,371 |
| 23 West | A1 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Parkview Towers | 1 Bdrm 592 Sq Ft | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Poplar | One Bedroom Den G | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| The Pierre | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| 322 on North Broad | One Bedroom A1A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Carriage Wheel Lofts Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| Umbrella Building | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Parkview Towers | 1 Bdrm 580 Sq Ft | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Views of Fishtown | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
| The Dally | 06 - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| Annex 1201 | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.72 |
| The Conduit on 2nd | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.88 |
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Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
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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