Off-Campus Housing – International Students & Global Programs

As you prepare for your arrival to the U.S., and to Rutgers University-Camden, we understand some of those questions will include housing and living accommodations in the Camden/Philadelphia area. Typical apartments range in size/layout from studio/efficiencies to 2-bedrooms or entire houses. Utilities (gas, electric, cable/Wi-Fi and/or water) are not typically included. Most accommodations are unfurnished.

For many international students, living off-campus is a convenient and affordable alternative to on- campus living. Before you make any major decisions about living off-campus, you should consider:

Your budget or monthly price range
The kind of housing you want eg. fully furnished, apartment
How far away you live from campus
Transportation in the neighborhood
Whether you want a roommate or not

Ten Questions to ask Your Leasing Agent

What kinds of housing do you provide?
How much do they cost per month?
What length of lease(s) do you offer?
When can I move in?
How much will I need to pay for a rent deposit when I first move in?
What utilities will I have to pay, and what is the average cost of utilities?
What amenities does your property have?
Do your rooms come with furniture?
Is it in a safe neighborhood?
Is there anything else I should know about your property?

Listed are some search tools commonly used in the U.S. to find living accommodations followed by a list of apartments close to the Rutgers-Camden Campus:

Included are the zip/postal codes used in areas where students tend to live. These include zip codes in Philadelphia, PA (accessible to campus by high-speed train) and towns throughout southern NJ (all within a 20-minute train-ride to campus).
Many students choose to live in Philadelphia (Philly), the 5^thlargest city in the U.S. It is also only a 6-minute train ride from campus to Center City Philadelphia. Philly is easy to navigate with plenty of public transportation.
International students who live in Philly tend to reside in: Center City, Olde City, Fishtown, University City/West Philly and Chinatown/Center City North.
These are only recommendations and not an exhaustive list of available options.
Please search properties thoroughly and do not hesitate to contact the property owner/leasing agent with questions.
DO NOT SIGN A LEASE OR AGREEMENT BEFORE SEEING AND INSPECTING THE PROPERTY! This means, you should not sign a lease if you are currently out of the country or state.
If you are interested in finding roommates, please join our Facebook Group: Rutgers Camden International Students. Please comment that you are looking for roommates.
If you are looking for housing outside of Camden, you can use the following search tools:

- Zillow.com
- trulia.com
- apartments.com
- hotpads.com
- Facebook Marketplace
- We do not recommend using Craigslist’s. When using these search engines, it is easier to find housing by zip code. Here are common zip codes within our area:

- - - Camden, NJ: 08102 & 08103
    - Southern NJ: (Along the Patco Hi-Speedline)

- - - - Collingswood, 08107 & 08108
        
        Haddonfield, 08033
        
        Haddon Township, 08033 & 08059

- - - Philadelphia, PA (along the Patco Hi-Speedline & SEPTA subway system):
      - Postal (zip) codes 19102 through 19107; 19130, 19139, 19143, 19147
        Below is a list of currently available spaces as of June 2023

The Victor Apartments

Address: 1 Market Street, camden NJ, 08102

Contact: 856-283-3693/ 609-705-4843

Price range:

1 bed/ 1 bath : $1,660

2 bed/ 2 bath : $2,298

Cooper Street Historical Building Apartments

Address: 220 Cooper Street, Camden NJ, 08102

Contact: 856- 546-5959 / 856-335-1903

Price Range:

1 bedroom: $1,250 (security:$1,875)

2 bedroom: $1,450 (security: $2,175)

2 broom LG: $1,600 security: $2,400)

Cooper Street Historical Building Apartments/ Apartments on Cooper Street opposite Rutgers

Address: 300 Cooper Street, Camden NJ, 08102

Contact: 856-238-1218

Price range:

1 bedroom: $1,300 – $1,770

2 bedroom: $2,225

Cooper Street Historical Building Apartments

Address: 322 Cooper street, Camden NJ, 08102

Contact: 267-252-0223

11 Cooper

Address: 11 Cooper street, Camden NJ, 08102

Contact: 856-672-7452

Price Range:

1 bedroom L: $1,975

2 bedroom: $1,397 -$2,398

The Pierre

Address: 306 cooper street, Camden NJ, 08102

Contact: 856-672-5513

Price range:

2 beds: $1,500 – $1,725

Apartment

215 Market street, Camden NJ, 08102

Contact: 267-234-4508

Price range:

3 bedrooms: $1,800

Pyne Poynt

322 Vine Street, Camden NJ, 08102

Contact: 215- 738-1796

Price Range:

1 bedroom: $1,495

2 bedrooms: $1,900

700 New street Unit 303, Camden NJ, 08102

Contact: 856-297-5790

Price Range:

1 bed: $1,500

COLLINGSWOOD OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING OPTIONS

Marina Park Apartments

Address: 457 S Park Dr, Collingswood, NJ 08108

Contact: 856-942-4462

Price Range: $1,215 + for Studio-1 bed 1 bath

PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY CITY HOUSING OPTIONS

Find more detailed information on available off-campus housing and tips to successfully live off-campus on Rutgers’ off-campus-housing-information website. Below is a list of housing options in Center city, Philadelphia: