Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 8, 2026
Average rent in
Camden, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on September 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Camden rent stands today
Camden, NJ rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,598/month. Renters are paying about $120 less per month on average than last year, after recent fluctuations in the market.
Compared to national trends
Camden sits 15.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 50 total rentals providing limited but accessible options for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Camden run around $1,075/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,298/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,550/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,500/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Marlton rents rose 19.9% year over year to $1,978/month, contrasting with the citywide flat trend. Nearby Biedman saw a decline of -10.4% year over year to $2,060/month, showing divergent neighborhood dynamics within Camden.
Median rent
Median rent in Camden
$1,597/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Camden is $1,597 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $302 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Camden
50
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Camden rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Camden, NJ
Average rent prices in Camden have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Camden, NJ
Rent prices in Camden vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Camden is $1,495, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Camden run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,075 |  26% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,297 | 3% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,550 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 |  5% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | 1% | 19% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cooper Grant | $1,885 | |
Cooper Point | $2,100 | |
Fairview | $1,600 | |
Gateway | $1,800 | |
Lanning Square | $1,595 | |
Marlton | $1,977 | |
Parkside | $1,725 | |
Stockton | $1,780 | |
Waterfront South | $1,500 | |
Whitman Park | $1,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,495 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,900 | 3% | 15% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,075
Last 30 days
26%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,297
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
19%
Lanning Square
Average rent
$1,595
Cooper Point
Average rent
$2,100
Fairview
Average rent
$1,600
Parkside
Average rent
$1,725
Cooper Grant
Average rent
$1,885
Whitman Park
Average rent
$1,500
Waterfront South
Average rent
$1,500
Gateway
Average rent
$1,800
Marlton
Average rent
$1,977
Stockton
Average rent
$1,780
Apartments
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
15%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Camden, NJ, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Camden, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Camden and Audubon by all bedroom counts and property types.
Camden
16%lower than the national median
12%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Camden, NJ is 5% lower than the median rent in Audubon, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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6%$2,330
5%$2,030
3%$2,000
$2,300
$2,150
18%$1,905
11%$2,100
$1,984
24%$1,535
$1,640
5%$1,900
Discover rentals in Camden, NJ
4d ago
716 Royden St, Camden, NJ 08103
3 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1281 S Merrimac Rd, Camden, NJ 08104
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lanning Square apartment for rent in Camden
3 beds
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lanning Square apartment for rent in Camden
3 beds
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lanning Square townhouse for rent in Camden
457 S 6th St, Camden, NJ 08103
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Pyne Poynt townhouse for rent in Camden
661 Grant St, Camden, NJ 08102
Studio
1 bath
$2,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
Lanning Square apartment for rent in Camden
400 Broadway, Camden, NJ 08103
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 15
5d+ ago
Cooper Grant apartment for rent in Camden
219 Market St, Camden, NJ 08102
2 beds
2 baths
$2,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1527 Park Boulevard, Camden, NJ 08103
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,400–$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
1566 Bradley Ave, Camden, NJ 08103
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Fairview apartment for rent in Camden
3 beds
2 baths
$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lanning Square condo for rent in Camden
2 beds
2 baths
$1,550
Condo for rent
3d ago
Verified
1527 Park Boulevard, Camden, NJ 08103
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,400–$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
3255 Crescent Dr, Camden, NJ 08104
1 bed
1 bath
$1,085–$1,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Whitman Park townhouse for rent in Camden
1279 Everett St, Camden, NJ 08104
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
602 Broadway, Camden, NJ 08103
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,295–$1,495
Apartment for rent
4d ago
716 Royden St, Camden, NJ 08103
3 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Gateway apartment for rent in Camden
1423 S 10th St, Camden, NJ 08104
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Stockton apartment for rent in Camden
4106 Federal St #4B, Camden, NJ 08105
Studio
1 bath
$11,940
$995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lanning Square apartment for rent in Camden
446 Broadway #3, Camden, NJ 08103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 11
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Frequently asked questions for Camden, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Camden rental market.
How much is rent in Camden?
The average rent in Camden is $1,597 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Camden?
Average rent prices in Camden have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Camden rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Camden is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $302 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Camden?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Camden are Whitman Park ($1,500/mo), Waterfront South ($1,500/mo), and Lanning Square ($1,595/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Camden?
To comfortably afford rent in Camden, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Camden?
February offers the best rental deals in Camden, with rents running approximately 15% lower than December's peak prices. March tends to be the most competitive month with higher demand, while December and September see reduced competition.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).