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Pennsville, NJ

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A charming river town with Wilmington at your doorstep

Suburb Commuter Interstate River Boating Fishing

Pennsville is a small township in southwestern New Jersey, positioned right across the Delaware River from Wilmington and about forty miles down Interstate 295 from Philadelphia. Primarily a residential suburb, Pennsville’s Broadway serves as the commercial backbone of the community, lined with small shopping centers, restaurants, and taverns as it winds from the Delaware River in the northwest to the Salem River on the southeast side. The community is almost entirely surrounded by water, providing numerous access points for boaters and fishermen. Pennsville’s neighborhoods feature a wide range of apartments and single-family homes, with options to suit any lifestyle or budget.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Pennsville, NJ is $1,198 for a studio, $1,288 for one bedroom, $1,634 for two bedrooms, and $1,894 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pennsville has increased by 3.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,288/month
736 Sq Ft
House
$1,959/month
865 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,880/month
240 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Pennsville, NJ

Transportation

37

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

40

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.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
  • Fort Mott State Park
  • Fort Delaware State Park
  • Fort DuPont
  • Brandywine Zoo

Airports

  • Philadelphia International

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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.