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CamdenNJ08102

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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 Spruce Tower priced from $1,146. 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
Spruce Tower-11Studio,1BA$1,146
Umbrella BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$1,155
The Frankford GrandStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
Annex 1201StudioStudio,1BA$1,262
The Conduit on 2ndStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
The ArcherStudio AStudio,1BA$1,295
Glassworks ApartmentsA2Studio,1BA$1,325
The QuincyStudioStudio,1BA$1,335
Views of FishtownA11BR,1BA$1,392
Piazza AltaAlta Studio DStudio,1BA$1,413

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Camden, NJ

As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Camden area is the $2.62 price per square foot Webster Model at 777 South Broad in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $2,852. The second greatest value Downtown Camden apartment is the One Bedroom G Model at The Poplar starting at $2,338 with a $2.66 price per square foot in the Poplar 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.
777 South BroadWebster2BR,2BA$2.62
The PoplarOne Bedroom G1BR,1BA$2.66
The PierreTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.19
Residences at 1 BrownEast Tower 61BR,1BA$2.63
Carriage Wheel Lofts Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.43
The Block at SoNo81BR,1BA$2.71
Views of FishtownA41BR,1BA$2.52
Umbrella BuildingStudioStudio ,1BA$2.07
Annex 1201StudioStudio ,1BA$2.65
The Conduit on 2ndStudioStudio ,1BA$2.88

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Camden Neighborhood in Camden, NJ

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

70 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 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 $1,413.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Camden is Spruce Tower which is listed at $1,328, while the average apartment in Downtown Camden costs $5,135.

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 525 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 $2,578 which is $2,557 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Camden.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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Written by: Trey Huguley

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