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3300 Federal St

CamdenNJ08105
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Baldwins Run
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Baldwins Run

404 N Dudley StCamden, NJ 08105
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Ferry Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ferry Manor

2101 Ferry AveCamden, 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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property at 1316 Pine St

1316 Pine St

PhiladelphiaPA19107

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Camden, NJ

Pricing Updated: 04/15/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Camden, NJ area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Camden Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Pyne Poynt$1,587$9515
Biedman$1,850$98049
Marlton$2,197$1,15035

Cheapest Available Camden Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Camden, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Tamarack Station Apartments in the Centerville neighborhood priced from $742. Juniper Place in the Center City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Camden apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tamarack Station Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$742
Juniper PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$950
The ClaremontStudioStudio,1BA$950
The Willows at Pyne Poynt1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$982
Birchwood at Parker Hall 55+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,004
1433 Spruce StStudio - 3MStudio,1BA$1,075
The PierreStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
The Mill at York StationStudioStudio,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Camden, NJ

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Camden area is the $1.05 price per square foot 1415 N 7th St Model at 1415 N 7th St, Unit 1 in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Camden apartment is the 505 South St Model at 505 South St, Unit 3 starting at $1,995 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Camden apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1415 N 7th St, Unit 11415 N 7th St2BR,2BA$1.05
505 South St, Unit 3505 South St3BR,2BA$1.11
2039 N 3rd St, Unit Apt #22039 N 3rd St3BR,3BA$1.24
927 Gaunt St, Unit #2927 Gaunt St2BR,1BA$1.01
420 Gaskill St, Unit 2FR420 Gaskill St2BR,1BA$1.33
Richmond Square2 BR / 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.16
Mariners Court Apartments221BR,1BA$1.19
2059 Germantown Ave, Unit 12059 Germantown Ave2BR,2BA$1.41
1025 S 8th St, Unit 2FL1025 S 8th St1BR,1BA$1.33
The Willows at Pyne Poynt1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40

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Camden Overview

Camden, NJ is a great place to live and work, and apartments in Camden give you all kinds of options for amenities and things to do. With a history going back more than 150 years and its proximity to so many other places to explore, Camden is the kind of place you can really call home. From quality shopping to excellent medical care, the city and surrounding area really does have it all. Good weather most of the year is another reason people like to make Camden their new place to live.

Why live in Camden, NJ?

For anyone thinking about choosing Camden apartments for their next home, the city has so much it can offer to residents. Among the biggest value of the area is its history, but culture plays a close second. There are also great geographic and location features, like being so close to Philadelphia and being near the water, where you can spend those warm summer days fishing, swimming, or boating for enjoyment.

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Getting Around Camden, NJ

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Camden Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Camden?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Camden is under $1,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Camden?

The cheapest apartment in Camden is Tamarack Station Apartments which is listed at $742, while the average apartment in Camden costs $1,878.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 24 regular apartments in 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 Camden?

Cheap apartments in Camden have an average cost of $696 which is $1,182 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Camden.

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