Camden, NJ

City

Rent in Camden

Median Gross Rent

$1,226

Rent-to-Income Ratio

37.0%

Renter Share

65.6%

Median Renter Income

$33,195

Avg Household Size

2.8

Median Rent by Bedrooms

Median monthly rent by number of bedrooms. Shows how rent scales with unit size in the area.

No Bedroom: $822
1 Bedroom: $930
2 Bedrooms: $1,171
3 Bedrooms: $1,500
4 Bedrooms: $1,393
5+ Bedrooms: $1,485

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Gross Rent Distribution

How monthly rents are spread across the area. Helps you understand the typical rent range and where most units fall.

Under $1,000: 31.5%
$1,000-$1,500: 35.3%
$1,500-$2,000: 23.5%
$2,000-$2,500: 5.6%
$2,500+: 0.9%
No Cash Rent: 3.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Rent Burden

Share of renters spending a given portion of their income on rent. Spending 30%+ is considered cost-burdened by HUD standards.

Under 20% (comfortable): 19.5%
20-30% (moderate): 18.3%
30-50% (cost-burdened): 23.9%
50%+ (severely cost-burdened): 33.1%
Not Computed: 5.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Renters vs. Owners Median Income

Compares the median income of renter households to owner households in the same area.

Owner Households: $59,646
Renter Households: $33,195

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Contract Rent Distribution

Monthly rent before utilities. Compare with Gross Rent to estimate typical utility costs in the area.

Under $1,000: 49.4%
$1,000-$1,500: 35.3%
$1,500-$2,000: 9.6%
$2,000-$2,500: 2.2%
$2,500+: 0.2%
No Cash Rent: 3.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Camden

Whitman Park / Bergen Square

Lanning Square / Downtown

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources