What is the average apartment size in Camden?

The average size for a Camden, NJ apartment is 723 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Camden?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Camden is $1,418 per month, a 0.52% decrease from last years average of $1,425.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Camden?

In Camden, studios rent for $1,473 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,386 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,437 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,688 per month

What is the average apartment size in Camden?

The typical apartment in Camden offers about 723 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Camden?

Studio apartments in Camden average 574 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 669 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 778 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,132 sq. ft.

Camden, NJ Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Camden?

The typical rent budget in Camden ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 61% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Camden?

In Camden, 64% of households rent while 36% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 17, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Camden is $1,418, a 0.52% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,425.

Studio Apartments at $1,473 offer the most budget-friendly option with 574 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 669 square feet for $1,386, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,437 offer 778 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,132 sq ft) for $1,688, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Camden, NJ

Last updated: February 17, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,418	723 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,473	574 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,386	669 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,437	778 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,688	1,132 sq. ft.

Camden, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Camden, NJ have decreased by 0.52% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,425 to $1,418.

What's the typical rent budget in Camden, NJ?

The largest share of rentals in Camden, NJ (61%) 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?

Stratford $1,288/month

Magnolia $1,378/month

Bellmawr $1,438/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,418/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Camden?

Cherry Hill $2,196/month

Greentree $2,358/month

Golden Triangle $2,675/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	$2,675
Greentree	$2,358
Cherry Hill	$2,196
Cherry Hill Mall	$2,168
Jersey Shore	$2,153
Pennsauken	$2,149
Haddon Township	$2,116
Kingston Estates	$2,021
Sicklerville	$2,010
Voorhees	$1,912
Collingswood	$1,907
Haddonfield	$1,794
Blackwood	$1,667
Pine Hill	$1,650
Merchantville	$1,623
Hi-Nella	$1,555
Oaklyn	$1,552
Runnemede	$1,552
Clementon	$1,542
Lindenwold	$1,525
Somerdale	$1,488
Bellmawr	$1,438
Magnolia	$1,378
Stratford	$1,288

Camden | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Bellmawr is 14% lower than in Blackwood

$1,438

Bellmawr rent is 1% higher than Camden average

Average Rent $1,438

$1,667

Blackwood rent is 18% higher than Camden average

Average Rent $1,667

How Camden Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Camden	$1,418
Jersey City	$3,768
Jersey Shore	$2,153
Newark	$1,706
Bayonne	$2,585
East Orange	$1,849
Elizabeth	$1,854
Hoboken	$4,560
Summit	$2,862
Long Branch	$2,563
Paterson	$1,705
Philadelphia, PA	$1,982
Cherry Hill	$2,196
Haddon Township	$2,116
Bala Cynwyd, PA	$2,470
Upper Darby, PA	$1,141
Woodbury, NJ	$2,044
Elkins Park, PA	$1,580
Haddonfield, NJ	$1,794
Maple Shade, NJ	$1,806
Moorestown, NJ	$2,159

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.