Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Waterfront Neighborhood of Camden, NJ from $500 (232 Rentals)

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Ferry Manor

2101 Ferry AveCamden, NJ 08104
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2880 Hull RdCamden, NJ 08104
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property at 1316 Pine St

1316 Pine St

PhiladelphiaPA19107

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1109 Wallace St

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1333 Pine St

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901 Clinton St

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515 S 6th St

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201 S 13th St

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Central Waterfront, Camden, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Waterfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Waterfront area of Philadelphia, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Tamarack Station Apartments priced from $742. Juniper Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Central Waterfront apartments for rent in Philadelphia, NJ:

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
Five On Canal ApartmentsS-AStudio,1BA$1,199
1200 Manor ResidenceStudioStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Waterfront, NJ

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Waterfront area is the $1.16 price per square foot 608 N 11th St Model at 608 N 11th St, Unit 608 n. 11th in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Central Waterfront apartment is the 421 Fairmount Ave Model at 421 Fairmount Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,000 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Poplar neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Waterfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
608 N 11th St, Unit 608 n. 11th608 N 11th St4BR,1BA$1.16
421 Fairmount Ave, Unit 2421 Fairmount Ave2BR,1BA$1.25
1325 Buttonwood St, Unit 11325 Buttonwood St2BR,3.5BA$1.49
The Residences3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.71
508 South St, Unit 300508 South St3BR,1BA$1.65
Papermill Lofts2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.54
628 N 11th St, Unit 8628 N 11th St2BR,2BA$1.73
Birchwood at Parker Hall 55+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.42
Tamarack Station Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.48
The Willows at Pyne Poynt1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Waterfront, Camden, NJ

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Camden, NJ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across New Jersey including Central Waterfront, Camden, and the greater Philadelphia area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Central Waterfront Neighborhood in Camden, NJ

Walk Score®

43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

56 / 100

Good Transit

Many 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 Central Waterfront Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central Waterfront?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Waterfront is under $1,200.

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

The cheapest apartment in Central Waterfront is Tamarack Station Apartments which is listed at $742, while the average apartment in Central Waterfront costs $11,692.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Waterfront?

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 258 regular apartments in Central Waterfront 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 Central Waterfront?

Cheap apartments in Central Waterfront have an average cost of $609 which is $11,083 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Waterfront.

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