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Camden

Pop. 71,496·169th most expensive in New Jersey·Camden rents are up 6.0% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,811/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.0%
Month-over-Month
-0.6%
vs US Median
-$154
Falling (Monthly)
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Camden · $1,811
More affordable than 53% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
49/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Camden's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,811/mo
Expected by trend
$1,806/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,190
2 BR
$1,420
3 BR
$1,710
4 BR+
$1,950
Research median
$1,420/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,732/yr
At $1,811/mo median
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Rents are climbing (6.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.0% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Camden, NJ is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
71,496
Median income
$40,546
Median age
33.3
Renters
65.6%
Age distribution
27.5%
25.4%
25.4%
Under 1827.5%
18–3425.4%
35–5425.4%
55–6410.4%
65+11.4%
Gender
46.5%
53.5%
Male46.5%
Female53.5%
Race & ethnicity
42%
53.5%
White6.6%
Black42%
Hispanic53.5%
Asian1.9%
Education (25+)
30.8%
36%
23.2%
No HS diploma30.8%
HS diploma36%
Some college23.2%
Bachelor's+10.1%
Housing tenure
34.4%
65.6%
Owner34.4%
Renter65.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How Camden, NJ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,469 → $1,811
up 23.3%
Income
$30,247 → $40,546
up 34.0%
Population
72,381 → 71,496
down 1.2%
Renter share
61.5% → 65.6%
+4.1 pts
Bachelor's+
10.1% → 10.1%
+0.0 pts
Median age
32.4 → 33.3
+0.9 yrs

Since 2023, the typical rent in Camden, NJ has increased from $1,469 to $1,811, a 23.3% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $30,247 to $40,546 across the same window, up 34.0% versus 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has contracted by 1.2% since 2021, moving from about 72,381 residents to roughly 71,496. Renters now make up 65.6% of households, compared with 61.5% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Camden, NJ look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Median rent for each apartment size in Camden. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Camden, NJ

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Camden is $1,811/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,080/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,420/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,190/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,710/mo.

At 54% of local median household income ($40,546/yr), Camden ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Camden an affordable city for renters?

Camden is considered expensive for renters. At $1,811/mo, rent takes approximately 54% of the local median household income ($40,546/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Camden significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Camden?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,811/mo in Camden. The local median household income is $40,546/yr, meaning the typical Camden household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Camden?

Rent in Camden has increased 6.0% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Camden rent compare to other cities in New Jersey?

Camden is one of the more affordable cities in New Jersey for rent, ranking #169 out of 180 tracked cities at $1,811/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Camden?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Camden ($1,811/mo): Collingswood ($1,601/mo), Bellmawr ($1,662/mo), Audubon ($1,735/mo).

What percentage of Camden residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 65.6% of Camden households are renters, while 34.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Camden has a strong rental market.

How does Camden rent compare to the national average?

Camden's median rent of $1,811/mo is $154 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #169 out of 180 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
54%
EXPENSIVE

At $1,811/mo, rent takes ~54% of Camden's median household income ($40,546/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Camden 54%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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