Last updated on June 9, 2026

Average rent in
Camden, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Camden

$1,650/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Camden is $1,650 per month as of June 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.

$1.64

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Camden

40

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Camden rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 decreased by 6% 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 $1,400, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Camden run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,025

42%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,237

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,500

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,797

3%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,625

7%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

42%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,237

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,797

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,625

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

6%

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$1,650
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Camden, NJ is 8% lower than the median rent in Audubon, NJ.

Discover rentals in Camden, NJ

1179 Morton St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Whitman Park apartment for rent in Camden

1179 Morton St - B

1179 Morton St #B, Camden, NJ 08104

2 beds

1 bath

$1,375

$1,200

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

708 Royden St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lanning Square apartment for rent in Camden

Apartment for rent

1261 Chase St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Whitman Park townhouse for rent in Camden

TOWNHOME - Other - CAMDEN, NJ

1261 Chase St, Camden, NJ 08104

3 beds

1 bath

$1,675

House for rent

1138 Princess Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Parkside house for rent in Camden

1138 Princess Ave - 1

1138 Princess Ave, Camden, NJ 08103

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,695

House for rent

Available Jan 1

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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 $1,650 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Camden?

Average rent prices in Camden have decreased by 6% 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 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Camden?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Camden are Lanning Square ($1,500/mo), Fairview ($1,650/mo), and Parkside ($1,700/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Camden?

To comfortably afford rent in Camden, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Camden?

Camden's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $1,600 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's diverse neighborhood options.

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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