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Pennsauken

·112th most expensive in New Jersey·Rental market data updated monthly for Pennsauken, NJ
Median rent (all units)
$2,427/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.9%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$495
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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Pennsauken · $2,427
More expensive than 77% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
40% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,427/mo, rent takes about 40% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$97,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Pennsauken's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of New Jersey

Rent in Pennsauken changed +4.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 121 New Jersey cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.1%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

Cheaper nearby

Collingswood, 3 miles away, rents for 34% less ($1,610/mo), about $9,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Pennsauken.

Annual cost
$29,124/yr
At $2,427/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (4.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.9% YoY, -0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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About renting in Pennsauken, NJ

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Pennsauken is $2,427/mo as of October 2026.

At 40% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Pennsauken ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Pennsauken?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $97,000/year (about $47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,427/mo in Pennsauken.

Is rent going up or down in Pennsauken?

Rent in Pennsauken has risen 4.9% over the past year.

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

Pennsauken is in the middle among New Jersey cities for rent, ranking #112 of 178 tracked cities at $2,427/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in Pennsauken changed +4.9%, against a typical +3.1% across the 121 New Jersey cities Zillow tracks.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Pennsauken?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Pennsauken ($2,427/mo) include Collingswood ($1,610/mo), Maple Shade Township ($1,766/mo), and Audubon ($1,902/mo).
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $2,427/mo, rent takes ~40% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Pennsauken 40%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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