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 5thlargest 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:
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- Zillow.com
- trulia.com
- apartments.com
- hotpads.com
- Facebook Marketplace
- We do not recommend using Craigslist’s. housing by zip code. Here are common zip codes within our area: When using these search engines, it is easier to find
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- Camden, NJ: 08102 & 08103
- Southern NJ: (Along the Patco Hi-Speedline)
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- Collingswood, 08107 & 08108
- Haddonfield, 08033
- Haddon Township, 08033 & 08059
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- 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
- Postal (zip) codes 19102 through 19107; 19130, 19139, 19143, 19147
- Philadelphia, PA (along the Patco Hi-Speedline & SEPTA subway system):
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- 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:
- Mason on Chestnut
Address: 3701 Chestnut street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Contact: 213-823-2117
Email: mason@outpost-club.com
Price Range:
- $780 – $1,092
- $2,180
- The Chestnut at University City
Address: 3720 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Contact: 844-849-6346
Email: thechestnut@greystar.com
Price range:
- Studio: $2,567- $5,569
- 3409 Wallace
Apartment 6: 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Bi-level. Private Roof Deck. Washer and Dryer in Unit. Central heating and cooling.
Price Range: $800 per bedroom
Email:leasing@universitycityapt.com
- 3707 Haverford
- Apt 2 : 3 beds 3 baths bi-level unit with finished basement
Price Range: $725 per bedroom 1010 SQ FT
- Apt 3 – 3 Bedrooms 3 Bath 1094 SQ FT 3 beds 3 bath bilevel unit with finished basement
Price Range: $750 per bedroom
Email:leasing@universitycityapt.com
- 3401 Wallace
- Unit 2: 3 bedroom 3 bathroom bi-level unit with finished basement 1085 SQ FT
Price Range: $800 per bedroom
- Unit 4: 3 bedroom 3 bathroom bi-level unit with finished basement 1044 SQ FT
Price Range: $800 per bedroom
- Unit 7: 3 bedroom 3 bathroom unit with balcony 1006 SQ FT
Price Range: $850 per bedroom
- Unit 11: 3 bedroom 3 bathroom with balcony and private roof top 1085 SQ FT
Price Range: $900 per bedroom
Email:leasing@universitycityapt.com