Pennsauken

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Pennsauken, NJ

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Camden suburb just minutes from Philly.

Suburb Commuter Public Transportation NJ Transit STA

Pennsauken is a primarily residential community, next door to Camden and right across the Delaware River from Philadelphia. The location, along with convenient access to NJ Transit rail service, has made it a highly appealing spot for commuters to call home.

Residents enjoy easy access to numerous venues for outdoor recreation, including large public parks on the banks of the Delaware and Cooper Rivers and Pennsauken Country Club on the east side of town. And of course, the shopping, dining, and entertainment options of Pennsauken’s neighboring communities are practically endless and accessible within minutes.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Pennsauken, NJ is $1,379 for a studio, $1,880 for one bedroom, $2,116 for two bedrooms, and $2,251 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pennsauken has increased by 7.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,880/month
834 Sq Ft
House
$2,331/month
988 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,488/month
1,211 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,458/month
1,067 Sq Ft
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Transportation

51

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.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

44

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Longfellow Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

211 Students

Rating Unavailable

A E Burling Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-3

108 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Adventure Aquarium
  • Camden Children's Garden
  • Independence Seaport Museum
  • Erlton North Trails
  • Palmyra Cove Nature Park and Environmental Discovery Center

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.