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West Deptford Township

·174th most expensive in New Jersey·Rental market data updated monthly for West Deptford Township, NJ
Median rent (all units)
$1,742/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.2%
Month-over-Month
+3.1%
vs US Median
-$223
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West Deptford Township · $1,742
More affordable than 58% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
29% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,742/mo, rent takes about 29% of the US median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$70,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using West Deptford Township's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,120
1 BR
$1,230
2 BR
$1,470
3 BR
$1,770
4 BR+
$2,010
Research median
$1,470/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,904/yr
At $1,742/mo median
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Rents are up 2.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.2% YoY, +3.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in West Deptford Township is $1,742/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,120/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,470/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,230/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,770/mo.

At 29% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), West Deptford Township ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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Is West Deptford Township an affordable city for renters?

West Deptford Township is considered affordable for renters. At $1,742/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. West Deptford Township falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in West Deptford Township?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,742/mo in West Deptford Township.

Is rent going up or down in West Deptford Township?

Rent in West Deptford Township has increased 2.2% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does West Deptford Township rent compare to other cities in New Jersey?

West Deptford Township is one of the more affordable cities in New Jersey for rent, ranking #174 out of 180 tracked cities at $1,742/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than West Deptford Township?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than West Deptford Township ($1,742/mo): Collingdale ($1,321/mo), Glenolden ($1,434/mo), Prospect Park ($1,509/mo).

How does West Deptford Township rent compare to the national average?

West Deptford Township's median rent of $1,742/mo is $223 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #174 out of 180 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,742/mo, rent takes ~29% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

West Deptford Township 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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