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Located close to major cities like <\/span>New York City<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Philadelphia<\/span><\/a>, coastal spots like the Jersey Shore, to landscapes like the Pine Barrens and the Delaware Water Gap, there are plenty of reasons to consider making the move to New Jersey. If New Jersey sounds right for you, then chances are you have a budget you\u2019d like to stay under when it comes to renting or buying a home. For example, the <\/span>median home sale price in New Jersey<\/span><\/a> is $520,700 as of April.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If that price doesn\u2019t fit into your budget, don\u2019t worry. Redfin has collected a list of the 7 most affordable places to live in New Jersey. And they all have a median home sale price under the state\u2019s average. Read on to see what cities you may want to consider moving to in New Jersey.<\/span><\/p>\n

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#1: Camden<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price:<\/b> $151,000<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b> $128<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b> $987 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Median household income: <\/b>$28,623 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Nearest major metro: <\/b>Philadelphia, PA (5 miles)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Camden, NJ homes for sale<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>Camden, NJ apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

With a median home sale price of $151,000, Camden is the most affordable place to live in New Jersey. About 5 miles away from Philadelphia, PA, the nearest major metro, Camden is home to roughly 71,800 people. Living in Camden, you can visit Wiggins Waterfront Park where you\u2019ll find a riverfront promenade, amphitheater, and nearby <\/span>Adventure Aquarium<\/span><\/a>, discover the <\/span>Battleship New Jersey<\/span><\/a> museum, and explore the downtown area home to museums, shops, and restaurants.<\/span><\/p>\n

#2: Trenton<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price:<\/b> $225,000 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b> $148<\/span>
\nAverage rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b> $1,450 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Median household income: <\/b>$37,002 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Nearest major metro: <\/b>Philadelphia, PA (30 miles)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Trenton, NJ homes for sale<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>Trenton, NJ apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Taking second place on our list of affordable cities to live in New Jersey is Trenton. When living in this city of 90,900 people, you can stop by the New Jersey State Senate where you\u2019ll also find the New Jersey State Museum and <\/span>Old Barracks Museum<\/span><\/a>. Make sure to explore the paths at Cadwalader Park and watch a show at one of the concert halls or venues.<\/span><\/p>\n

#3: Vineland<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price:<\/b> $315,000<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b> $165<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b> $1,400 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Median household income: <\/b>$55,740 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Nearest major metro:<\/b> Philadelphia, PA (40 miles)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Vineland, NJ homes for sale<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>Vineland, NJ apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

About 60,800 people reside in Vineland, located about 40 miles south of Philadelphia. The median home sale price is $315,000 which is about $205K less than the median home sale price in New Jersey. If you find yourself moving here, explore the downtown area or check out one of the parks in town.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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#4: Perth Amboy<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price:<\/b> $396,250 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b> $308 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: <\/b>$1,795 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Median household income: <\/b>$54,188 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Nearest major metro: <\/b>Newark (22 miles)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Perth Amboy, NJ homes for sale<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>Perth Amboy, NJ apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve lived in New Jersey for a while, chances are you know of our fourth city \u2013 Perth Amboy. This affordable area is home to roughly 55,400 residents. Be sure to visit the High Street Municipal Fishing Pier, stop by the historic Proprietary House dating back to 1764, and check out the shops and restaurants on and around Smith Street once you move to Perth Amboy.<\/span><\/p>\n

#5: Plainfield<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price: <\/b>$449,000 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b> $343<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: <\/b>$2,200 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Median household income:<\/b> $58,400 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Nearest major metro:<\/b> Newark (18 miles)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Plainfield, NJ homes for sale\u00a0<\/span><\/a>
\nPlainfield, NJ apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Another great place to consider moving to in New Jersey is Plainfield where the population is about 54,600. Fun activities to do in Plainfield include exploring parks like Cedar Brook Park and Green Brook Park, seeing some of the historic homes throughout Plainfield, and checking out the charming downtown area.<\/span><\/p>\n

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#6: Toms River<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price:<\/b> $472,500<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b>$273 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b> $2,316<\/span>
\n<\/span>Median household income: <\/b>$80,145 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Nearest major metro: <\/b>New York, NY (30 miles)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Toms River, NJ homes for sale<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>Toms River, NJ apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

A recognizable city is Toms River, where you\u2019ll find the home prices are about $50K less than the state\u2019s average. With roughly 95,400 people calling <\/span>Toms River<\/span><\/a> home, it\u2019s a great area to consider buying a house this year. Make sure to take a boat cruise along Toms River, explore the expansive trails leading out to the water at Cattus Island County Park, or have a beach day along the coast. No matter what neighborhood you move to in Toms River, you\u2019ll never tire of exploring this city.<\/span><\/p>\n

#7: New Brunswick<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price: <\/b>$549,000 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b> $357 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: <\/b>$2,434 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Median household income:<\/b> $37,002 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Nearest major metro:<\/b> Newark (28 miles)<\/span>
\n<\/span>New Brunswick, NJ homes for sale<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>New Brunswick, NJ apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Taking the final spot on our list of affordable places to live in New Jersey is New Brunswick. With 55,300 residents, moving to this affordable city gives you the perks of city-life without living in a major metropolitan area. Living in New Brunswick, you can check out Boyd Park along the Raritan River, visit one of the theaters or comedy clubs for a show, or explore the downtown shops and restaurants.<\/span><\/p>\n

Methodology: <\/b>All cities must have over 50,000 residents per the US Census and have a median home sale price under the average median home sale price in New Jersey. Median home sale price and median sale price per square foot from the <\/span>Redfin Data Center<\/span><\/a> during April 2025. Average rental data from <\/span>Rent.com<\/span><\/a> April 2025. Population and median household income data sourced from the <\/span>United States Census Bureau<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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