Avg Rent
$1,212
Population
77,547
Renter Mix
68% Rent
Just across the Delaware River from Philadelphia is the quaint city of Camden, New Jersey. A great commuter town for Philadelphia frequents, Camden offers everything from idyllic fishing trips on the shore to aquatic adventures. Camden’s tree-lined boulevards and classic New England architecture give this town its cozy ambiance, while the restaurants and amenities near the water provide a scenic setting for those in search of nightlife and entertainment. Family-friendly communities inhabit the suburbs that stretch east from the waterfront, providing easy access to Interstate 676.
Enjoy a trip to the Battleship New Jersey to soak up some local history, or take a family trip to the Adventure Aquarium. Campbell’s Field offers one of America’s favorite pastimes: baseball. And you can join your favorite artists for their next concert at the BB&T Pavilion. There’s no shortage of comfort or amenities here in Camden, so make yourself at home in your next Camden, New Jersey apartment.
Median Household Income
$33,545
Average: $51,429
Education
7,758
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
28,854
Workers Employed
Median Age
33 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
31%
Over 65
12%
Housing Distribution
Camden has more renters than homeowners.
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Camden, NJ is $1,469 for a studio, $1,210 for one bedroom, $1,350 for two bedrooms, and $1,477 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Camden has increased by 5.6% in the past year.
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Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Camden, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
Some Public Transit
Transit
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
Camdens Promise Charter School
Public
Grades PK-12
2,363 Students
KIPP: Cooper Norcross A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation
Public
Grades K-12
2,026 Students
Leap Academy University Charter School
Public
Grades K-12
1,557 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,162 Students
Thomas H. Dudley Family School
Public
Grades PK-8
591 Students
Camdens Promise Charter School
Public
Grades PK-12
2,363 Students
KIPP: Cooper Norcross A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation
Public
Grades K-12
2,026 Students
Leap Academy University Charter School
Public
Grades K-12
1,557 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,162 Students
Thomas H. Dudley Family School
Public
Grades PK-8
591 Students
Camdens Promise Charter School
Public
Grades PK-12
2,363 Students
KIPP: Cooper Norcross A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation
Public
Grades K-12
2,026 Students
Leap Academy University Charter School
Public
Grades K-12
1,557 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,162 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
202 Students
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
