Camden, NJ Rental Market Trends
Last updated: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Camden is $1,453, a 2.14% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,423.
One-bedroom apartments provide 669 square feet for $1,480, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $1,414 offer 778 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Average rent in Camden, NJ
Last updated: April 22, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $1,453 | 723 sq. ft. |
| Studio | n/a | n/a |
| 1 Bed | $1,480 | 669 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $1,414 | 778 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | n/a | n/a |
Camden, NJ rent trends
Rental prices in Camden, NJ have increased by 2.14% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,423 to $1,453.
What's the typical rent budget in Camden, NJ?
The largest share of rentals in Camden, NJ (71%) 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?
15,799 or 64% of the households in Camden, NJ are renter-occupied while 8,898 or 36% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Camden?
Bellmawr $1,450/month
Lindenwold $1,530/month
Somerdale $1,559/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,453/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in Camden?
Cherry Hill $2,244/month
Cherry Hill Mall $2,285/month
Golden Triangle $2,687/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 | $2,687 |
| Cherry Hill Mall | $2,285 |
| Cherry Hill | $2,244 |
| Jersey Shore | $2,159 |
| Haddon Township | $2,136 |
| Sicklerville | $1,974 |
| Voorhees | $1,920 |
| Collingswood | $1,885 |
| Merchantville | $1,709 |
| Blackwood | $1,635 |
| Clementon | $1,563 |
| Oaklyn | $1,559 |
| Somerdale | $1,559 |
| Lindenwold | $1,530 |
| Bellmawr | $1,450 |
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Camden | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Bellmawr is 11% lower than in Blackwood
$1,450
Bellmawr rent is 1% lower than Camden average
Average Rent
$1,450
$1,635
Blackwood rent is 12% higher than Camden average
Average Rent
$1,635
How Camden Compares to Other Cities
| City | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Camden | $1,453 |
| Jersey City | $3,687 |
| Jersey Shore | $2,159 |
| Newark | $1,729 |
| East Orange | $1,899 |
| Bayonne | $2,576 |
| Paterson | $1,734 |
| Elizabeth | $1,868 |
| Hoboken | $4,492 |
| Rahway | $2,445 |
| Summit | $2,877 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,002 |
| Cherry Hill | $2,244 |
| Elkins Park, PA | $1,549 |
| Woodbury, NJ | $2,055 |
| Haddon Township, NJ | $2,136 |
| Upper Darby, PA | $1,159 |
| Bala Cynwyd, PA | $2,399 |
| Maple Shade, NJ | $1,757 |
| Oaklyn, NJ | $1,559 |
| Lansdowne, PA | $1,201 |
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.