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Gloucester City, NJ

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Enjoy suburban living just minutes from the heart of Philadelphia

Suburban Riverside Historic Close-Knit Convenient Accessible Affordable

Located just across the Delaware River from Philadelphia and the Port of Philadelphia, Gloucester City is a predominantly residential area in Camden County. Gloucester City is home to numerous parks, such as Proprietors Park and Johnson Park, which offer plenty of opportunities to engage in outdoor recreation.

Gloucester City is just minutes from shopping destinations like Deptford Mall and Cherry Hill Mall. Sports fans delight in Gloucester City’s close proximity to Lincoln Financial Field and Citizens Bank Park, where home games for the Eagles and the Phillies take place, respectively. Easy access to the Walt Whitman Bridge, Philadelphia International Airport, and Interstates 76, 676, and 295 makes getting around from Gloucester City simple.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Gloucester City, NJ is $667 for a studio, $1,736 for one bedroom, $2,057 for two bedrooms, and $977 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gloucester City has increased by 2.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,736/month
589 Sq Ft
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Transportation

65

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

51

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Cold Springs School

Public

Grades PK-3

842 Students

3
out of 10

Mary E. Costello Elementary School

Public

Grades 4-6

439 Students

Rating Unavailable

Gloucester City High School

Public

Grades 9-12

702 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Camden Children's Garden
  • Adventure Aquarium
  • Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
  • Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
  • Franklin D. Roosevelt Park

Airports

  • Philadelphia International
  • Trenton Mercer

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.