Lower rents across the river with PATCO access to Camden and Philadelphia — plan for a ~20–25 min commute to campus. Best for: Car-free Philly commuters, budget-first renters. Typical rent: $1,100–$1,750/mo.

Distance varies by block — tour from Pennsauken to your campus buildings before signing.

Expect $1,100–$1,750/mo in Pennsauken. Studio: $1,350/mo; 1 bedroom: $1,500/mo; 2 bedroom: $1,950/mo; Area range: $1,100–$1,750/mo.

Pennsauken scores 72/100 on our student-housing safety model. Treat safety like a student-life decision, not just rent: tour at night, confirm lighting and access control, and compare blocks instead of entire ZIP codes. Areas listed on this h…

Pennsauken is a short transit or bike ride to Rutgers -Camden. Transit convenience near Camden, NJ scores about 76/100 in our model. Undergrads often bike for short trips; graduate students more often mix transit + parking depending on program location.

About 79% of residents near Pennsauken rent rather than own. Roughly 74% undergrad vs 26% graduate renters — Car-free Philly commuters, budget-first renters.

Peak demand hits before fall term and again in early summer. For Rutgers University-Camden, starting 90 days early improves unit quality and roommate choice.

Inventory in Pennsauken is limited right now. Browse the Rutgers University-Camden housing hub or set alerts while new listings are added.