Last updated on October 23, 2026

Average rent in
Camden, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Camden

$1,675/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Camden is $1,675 per month as of October 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $225 less per month.

$2.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Camden

45

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Camden rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 increased by 8% 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 $1,325 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,195

36%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,295

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$1,525

6%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$2,900

No Change

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

36%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last year

7%

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$1,675
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,595
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Camden, NJ is 5% higher than the median rent in Audubon, NJ.

Discover rentals in Camden, NJ

411 Viola St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Waterfront South house for rent in Camden

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,495

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1334 Thurman St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Whitman Park house for rent in Camden

1334 Thurman St - 1

1334 Thurman St #1, Camden, NJ 08104

3 beds

1 bath

$1,675

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1115 S 4th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

Bergen Square apartment for rent in Camden

1115 S 4th St #1, Camden, NJ 08103

4 beds

1 bath

$1,695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1327 Chase St - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

Whitman Park house for rent in Camden

3 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,675 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Camden?

Average rent prices in Camden have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Camden rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Camden is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $225 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Camden?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Camden are Cooper Grant ($1,637/mo), Gateway ($1,645/mo), and Fairview ($1,725/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Camden?

To comfortably afford rent in Camden, you'd need to earn approximately $67,000/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).

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