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Pennsauken, NJ Area Guide

Camden suburb just minutes from Philly.

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Sitting right on the Delaware River with Philadelphia’s skyline visible just across the water, Pennsauken occupies a sweet spot between big-city access and South Jersey ease. The township borders Camden, putting commuters within minutes of NJ Transit rail connections and the PATCO Speedline into Philly. Green spaces line both the Delaware and Cooper Rivers, giving residents plenty of room to unwind outdoors, while Pennsauken Country Club adds a quieter retreat on the east side of town.

Day-to-day life here leans relaxed and grounded. Neighboring communities like Collingswood and Cherry Hill are a short drive away, offering no shortage of dining, shopping, and weekend options without the hustle of city living. The township’s name likely traces back to the Lenni Lenape people who once called this land home, adding a layer of history to the landscape that stretches back long before the borough lines were drawn in 1892.

The rental market features a solid mix of garden-style apartment communities, townhomes, and single-family rentals that give renters plenty of choices across different layouts and sizes. Whether you want a studio or a spacious three-bedroom, Pennsauken delivers options that make sense for a wide range of lifestyles.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Pennsauken, NJ is $1,475 for a studio, $1,846 for one bedroom, $2,122 for two bedrooms, and $2,532 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pennsauken has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,846/month
820 Sq Ft
House
$2,289/month
735 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,647/month
924 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,136/month
665 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Pennsauken, NJ is for everyday living.

Moderately walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Limited public transit

Transit

30 / 100

Moderately drivable

Drivability

60 / 100

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

A E Burling Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-3

108 Students

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 2026.