Last updated on July 25, 2026

Average rent in
Camden, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Camden

$1,600/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Camden is $1,600 per month as of July 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $345 less per month.

$1.80

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Camden

37

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Camden rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Camden, NJ

Average rent prices in Camden have increased by 3% 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 $1,442, whereas a house costs $1,725. 1-bedroom apartments in Camden run $1,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,095

103%

-

1 bedroom

$1,347

3%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,562

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,772

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,397

7%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

103%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,347

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,562

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,772

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,397

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

1%

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

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Camden, NJ is 3% higher than the median rent in Audubon, NJ.

Discover rentals in Camden, NJ

900 S 8th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bergen Square apartment for rent in Camden

2BR/1.0BA

900 S 8th St, Camden, NJ 08103

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

1281 S Merrimac Road - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

1281 S Merrimac Road

1281 S Merrimac Rd, Camden, NJ 08104

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

281 Walnut St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Central Waterfront apartment for rent in Camden

Apartment for rent

1237 Morton St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Whitman Park house for rent in Camden

House for rent

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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 $1,600 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Camden?

Average rent prices in Camden have increased by 3% 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 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $345 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Camden?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Camden are Whitman Park ($1,476/mo), Parkside ($1,500/mo), and Fairview ($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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, 1-bedroom apartments in Camden average around $1,280/month and 2-bedrooms approximately $1,590/month. One-bedrooms saw a 2.9% increase year over year, while 2-bedrooms remained relatively stable.

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).

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