Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waterfront South Neighborhood of Camden, NJ from $500 (63 Rentals)

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Ferry Landing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ferry Landing

2013 Ferry AveCamden, NJ 08104
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Ferry Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ferry Manor

2101 Ferry AveCamden, NJ 08104
Senior Living
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Independence Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Independence Village

1612 Independence RdCamden, NJ 08104
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Gramercy Park Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gramercy Park Gardens

2880 Hull RdCamden, NJ 08104
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Gloucester Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gloucester Terrace

58 Crescent BlvdGloucester City, NJ 08030
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The Claridge
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Claridge

319 S 10th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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429 S 8th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

429 S 8th St

429 S 8th StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
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718-722 S 7th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

718-722 S 7th St

718-722 S 7th StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
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901 Clinton Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

901 Clinton Street

901 Clinton StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
Student Housing
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Waterfront South, Camden, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Waterfront South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Waterfront South area of Philadelphia, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Tamarack Station Apartments priced from $797. Birchwood at Parker Hall 55+ Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,043. Here are the most affordable Waterfront South apartments for rent in Philadelphia, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tamarack Station Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$797
Birchwood at Parker Hall 55+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,043
The ClaremontStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Oliver StationOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront South, NJ

As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waterfront South area is the $1.10 price per square foot 917 Ellsworth St Model at 917 Ellsworth St, Unit 2 in the in the Wharton neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Waterfront South apartment is the 302 Dickinson St Model at 302 Dickinson St, Unit #1 starting at $1,765 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Wharton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waterfront South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
917 Ellsworth St, Unit 2917 Ellsworth St2BR,1BA$1.10
302 Dickinson St, Unit #1302 Dickinson St2BR,2BA$1.31
104 Chestnut St, Unit 4104 Chestnut St1BR,1BA$1.27
Magnolia Park Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.52
Tamarack Station Apartments3 BR Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.68
Birchwood at Parker Hall 55+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.47
2135 S 5th St, Unit 2nd Fl2135 S 5th St2BR,2BA$1.32
3243 Floyd Walk3243 Floyd Walk1BR,1BA$1.67
740 E Passyunk Ave, Unit A740 E Passyunk Ave1BR,1BA$1.69
3271 Rutledge Walk, Unit 32713271 Rutledge Walk1BR,1BA$1.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waterfront South Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Waterfront South?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Waterfront South is under $1,145.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waterfront South?

The cheapest apartment in Waterfront South is Tamarack Station Apartments which is listed at $797, while the average apartment in Waterfront South costs $2,450.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Waterfront South?

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 30 regular apartments in Waterfront South 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 Waterfront South?

Cheap apartments in Waterfront South have an average cost of $954 which is $1,496 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waterfront South.

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