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West Deptford, NJ

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South Jersey suburb with a proud past and promising future

Suburban Convenient Close-Knit Growing Welcoming Family-Friendly Active Historic Picturesque

Nestled alongside the Delaware River in Gloucester County, West Deptford is a scenic suburb brimming with historic homes on tree-lined streets, top-notch schools, and great shopping and dining options. Incorporated in 1871, West Deptford contains Gloucester County’s oldest brick home—Ladd’s Castle. West Deptford is also convenient to the historic Red Bank Battlefield Park.

West Deptford residents enjoy the benefits of a close community brought together by events such as the Summer Concert Series, productions at the Little Theater, and numerous sports programs. Convenience to shopping centers like Deptford Mall and Gloucester Premium Outlets as well as those in Philadelphia and Wilmington affords West Deptford residents access to a host of modern delights and economic opportunities. Getting around from West Deptford is easy with access to I-295 and Philadelphia International Airport.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in West Deptford, NJ is $1,340 for a studio, $1,529 for one bedroom, and $1,863 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Deptford has increased by 4.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,529/month
781 Sq Ft
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Transportation

27

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

31

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

West Deptford Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

849 Students

5
out of 10

Oakview Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-2

432 Students

Rating Unavailable

Red Bank Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-2

260 Students

Rating Unavailable

West Deptford Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

849 Students

5
out of 10

West Deptford High School

Public

Grades 9-12

781 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Franklin D. Roosevelt Park
  • Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
  • Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
  • Bartram's Garden
  • John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge

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.