Camden, NJ Rental Market Trends
Last updated: October 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Camden is $1,517, a 4.79% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,447.
One-bedroom apartments provide 688 square feet for $1,480, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-bedroom units at $1,518 offer 801 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Average rent in Camden, NJ
Last updated: October 01, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $1,517 | 743 sq. ft. |
| Studio | n/a | n/a |
| 1 Bed | $1,480 | 688 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $1,518 | 801 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | n/a | n/a |
Camden, NJ rent trends
Rental prices in Camden, NJ have increased by 4.79% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,447 to $1,517.
What's the typical rent budget in Camden, NJ?
The largest share of rentals in Camden, NJ (66%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Do most people rent or own in Camden, NJ?
16,025 or 66% of the households in Camden, NJ are renter-occupied while 8,418 or 34% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Camden?
Stratford $1,410/month
Bellmawr $1,535/month
Lindenwold $1,553/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,517/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in Camden?
Cherry Hill $2,194/month
Jersey Shore $2,206/month
Golden Triangle $2,674/month
These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.Average Rent in Camden, NJ By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Golden Triangle | $2,674 |
| Jersey Shore | $2,206 |
| Cherry Hill | $2,194 |
| Haddon Township | $2,177 |
| Cherry Hill Mall | $2,173 |
| Sicklerville | $2,012 |
| Collingswood | $1,987 |
| Voorhees | $1,893 |
| Somerdale | $1,808 |
| Merchantville | $1,760 |
| Blackwood | $1,655 |
| Clementon | $1,575 |
| Oaklyn | $1,563 |
| Lindenwold | $1,553 |
| Bellmawr | $1,535 |
| Stratford | $1,410 |
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Camden | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Bellmawr is 7% lower than in Blackwood
$1,535
Bellmawr rent is 1% higher than Camden average
Average Rent
$1,535
$1,655
Blackwood rent is 9% higher than Camden average
Average Rent
$1,655
How Camden Compares to Other Cities
| City | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Camden | $1,517 |
| Jersey Shore | $2,206 |
| Jersey City | $3,761 |
| Newark | $1,783 |
| East Orange | $1,902 |
| Elizabeth | $1,920 |
| Bayonne | $2,616 |
| Hoboken | $4,539 |
| Paterson | $1,697 |
| New Brunswick | $2,534 |
| Carteret | $2,453 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,036 |
| Haddon Township, NJ | $2,177 |
| Cherry Hill, NJ | $2,194 |
| Bala Cynwyd, PA | $2,438 |
| Maple Shade, NJ | $1,800 |
| Merchantville, NJ | $1,760 |
| Upper Darby, PA | $1,155 |
| Woodbury, NJ | $2,082 |
| Elkins Park, PA | $1,648 |
| Wynnewood, PA | $2,493 |
Where this data comes from
The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.
Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Camden apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.
Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.