Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Camden Neighborhood of Camden, NJ from $700 (54 Rentals)

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Ray Philly
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$1,401 - $2,036
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 13

Ray Philly

1525 N American StPhiladelphia, PA 19122
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The Noble
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$1,631 - $3,859
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The Noble

200 Spring Garden StPhiladelphia, PA 19123
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Goldtex
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$1,690 - $3,330
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Goldtex

315 N 12th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Via Callowhill
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$1,736 - $3,036
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Via Callowhill

1201 Callowhill StPhiladelphia, PA 19123
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The Ludlow
$1,884 - $4,599
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The Ludlow

1101 Ludlow StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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The Carson
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$1,901 - $4,606
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The Carson

570 N 5th StPhiladelphia, PA 19123
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Jessup House
$2,187 - $13,596
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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 Umbrella Building priced from $1,155. The Conduit on 2nd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Downtown Camden apartments for rent in Philadelphia, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Umbrella BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$1,155
The Conduit on 2ndStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Views of FishtownA11BR,1BA$1,354
BroadridgeStudio E1HStudio,1BA$1,376
Glassworks ApartmentsA2Studio,1BA$1,395
Parkview Towers1 Bdrm 594 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$1,426
The AmericanaStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Piazza AltaAlta Studio DStudio,1BA$1,496
LotusStudioStudio,1BA$1,499
Spruce Tower-051BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Camden, NJ

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Camden area is the $2.55 price per square foot Two Bedroom Large Terrace Model at 1500 Locust in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $3,220. The second greatest value Downtown Camden apartment is the One Bedroom N Model at The Poplar starting at $3,070 with a $2.62 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.
1500 LocustTwo Bedroom Large Terrace2BR,2BA$2.55
The PoplarOne Bedroom N1BR,1BA$2.62
The National2N122BR,2BA$3.14
The PierreTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.12
The Keystone Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.80
Parkview Towers1 Bdrm 592 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$2.37
Umbrella BuildingStudioStudio ,1BA$2.08
Views of FishtownA21BR,1BA$2.72
Glassworks ApartmentsA6Studio ,1BA$3.01
The Conduit on 2ndStudioStudio ,1BA$2.88

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

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Downtown Camden, Camden, NJ

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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 $1,595.

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 278 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 $831 which is $24,164 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Camden.

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