Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waterfront South Neighborhood of Camden, NJ from $500 (72 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
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Independence Village

1612 Independence RdCamden, NJ 08104
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Gramercy Park Gardens

2880 Hull RdCamden, NJ 08104
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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 December 11, 2025 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 721 Wharton St Model at 721 Wharton St, Unit 3 starting at $1,900 with a $1.27 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
721 Wharton St, Unit 3721 Wharton St3BR,2BA$1.27
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$1.44
514 South Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.73
Oliver StationOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72
740 E Passyunk Ave, Unit A740 E Passyunk Ave1BR,1BA$1.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Waterfront South, Camden, NJ

Ranked #17

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Waterfront South, Camden, NJ

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Getting Around the Waterfront South Neighborhood in Camden, NJ

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 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 $2,862.

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 33 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 $859 which is $2,003 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waterfront South.

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