{"id":28,"date":"2026-11-04T19:20:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T19:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parkviewtowersapt.com\/blog\/?p=28"},"modified":"2026-11-05T18:23:21","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T18:23:21","slug":"living-in-collingswood-nj-a-neighborhood-guide-for-renters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parkviewtowersapt.com\/blog\/2026\/11\/04\/living-in-collingswood-nj-a-neighborhood-guide-for-renters\/","title":{"rendered":"Living in Collingswood, NJ: A Neighborhood Guide for Renters"},"content":{"rendered":"

Living in Collingswood, NJ means a walkable small town with a busy main street, big county parks and a 10-minute PATCO ride to Center City Philadelphia. Parkview Towers Apartments, at 700 W Browning Road, puts you in the middle of it, with high-rise apartment homes on 13 landscaped acres about a mile from the Collingswood PATCO station.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you’re deciding where to rent in Camden County, here’s what everyday life in Collingswood looks like, and how Parkview Towers fits into it.<\/p>\n

What is Collingswood, NJ like?<\/h2>\n

Collingswood is a borough of about 14,000 people in Camden County, east of Philadelphia across the Delaware River. It covers less than two square miles, so the main street, the parks and the train station are all close together. Most of the town’s restaurants and shops line Haddon Avenue, the borough’s main street.<\/p>\n

How does Collingswood compare for renters?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What renters ask about<\/th>\n	In Collingswood<\/th>\n	At Parkview Towers<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Getting to Philadelphia<\/td>\n	PATCO runs from Collingswood station to 15th and Locust in about 10 minutes<\/td>\n	About a mile to the Collingswood PATCO station<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shopping and dining<\/td>\n	Restaurants and shops along Haddon Avenue<\/td>\n	Haddon Avenue is nearby<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fresh food<\/td>\n	Saturday farmers market, May through Thanksgiving<\/td>\n	Breakfast bar and stainless-steel appliances for cooking at home<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Outdoor space<\/td>\n	Knight Park, Cooper River Park and Newton Lake Park<\/td>\n	Resort-style pool, sundeck, tennis court, playground and bark park on site<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Driving<\/td>\n	Close to I-295, I-676, Routes 30, 38, 70 and 130, and the NJ Turnpike<\/td>\n	Garage and surface parking, plus electric car chargers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n What is there to do on Haddon Avenue?<\/h2>\n Haddon Avenue is where Collingswood comes together. You’ll find:<\/p>\n \n Restaurants<\/strong> for a weeknight dinner or a weekend brunch.<\/li>\n Shops and services<\/strong> along the same stretch of the avenue.<\/li>\n Easy parking<\/strong> in metered spots on the avenue and in the LumberYard Garage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n When is the Collingswood Farmers Market?<\/h2>\n The Collingswood Farmers’ Market runs on Saturdays from 8 AM to noon, May through Thanksgiving. It sets up between Collings and Irvin Avenues along the PATCO line, with local produce, baked goods and more. Free parking is available at the Collingswood PATCO station and the LumberYard Garage.<\/p>\n Which parks are near Parkview Towers?<\/h2>\n \n Knight Park<\/strong> is Collingswood’s main park, at more than 60 acres, home to school sports, Little League, soccer and borough recreation programs.<\/li>\n Cooper River Park<\/strong> covers 346 acres through Collingswood, Pennsauken, Cherry Hill and Haddon Township, with bike paths, athletic fields, boat launches and a fenced dog park.<\/li>\n Newton Lake Park<\/strong> has 103 acres and 2.43 miles of paths around Newton Lake, through Collingswood, Oaklyn and Haddon Township.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Closer still, Parkview Towers has its own resort-style pool and sundeck, a tennis court, a playground and a bark park. See our guide to summer at the pool<\/a> and our pet-friendly living page<\/a>.<\/p>\n How do you get from Collingswood to Philadelphia?<\/h2>\n \n By train:<\/strong> PATCO runs from the Collingswood station to 15th and Locust in Center City in about 10 minutes. Read our commuter’s guide to living near PATCO<\/a>.<\/li>\n By car:<\/strong> I-295, I-676, Routes 38 and 70 and the New Jersey Turnpike are close by, and the Ben Franklin and Walt Whitman Bridges cross into the city.<\/li>\n By NJ Transit:<\/strong> The River Line connects to PATCO at Camden’s Broadway station.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n What kind of apartments are at Parkview Towers?<\/h2>\n Parkview Towers is four high-rise towers, each with elevators, on 13 landscaped acres. Homes range from a 390-square-foot studio<\/a> to three-bedrooms up to 1,768 square feet, with granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, vinyl flooring, oversized closets and large balconies. Compare all 18 layouts on our floor plans page<\/a>, see what to budget on our parking and utilities page<\/a>, and see the full amenities list<\/a>.<\/p>\n Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n Is Collingswood, NJ a good place to rent?<\/h3>\n Many renters choose Collingswood for its walkable Haddon Avenue main street, its parks and its quick PATCO ride to Center City Philadelphia. Parkview Towers Apartments at 700 W Browning Road offers studios to three-bedrooms there.<\/p>\n How far is Collingswood from Philadelphia?<\/h3>\n PATCO trains run from Collingswood station to 15th and Locust in Center City in about 10 minutes. Parkview Towers is about a mile from the station.<\/p>\n When is the Collingswood Farmers Market open?<\/h3>\n Saturdays from 8 AM to noon, May through Thanksgiving, between Collings and Irvin Avenues along the PATCO line.<\/p>\n What parks are near Parkview Towers in Collingswood?<\/h3>\n Knight Park, Cooper River Park and Newton Lake Park are all nearby, and Parkview Towers has its own pool, tennis court, playground and bark park.<\/p>\n Are there high-rise apartments in Collingswood, NJ?<\/h3>\n Yes. Parkview Towers is a four-tower high-rise apartment community in Collingswood, with elevators in every tower and studios to three-bedroom homes.<\/p>\n Which elementary school serves Parkview Towers?<\/h3>\n Parkview Towers is assigned to Thomas Sharpe Elementary School in Collingswood.<\/p>\n Helpful links<\/h2>\n \n Collingswood Farmers’ Market<\/a><\/li>\n Collingswood parks<\/a><\/li>\n Getting to Collingswood and parking<\/a><\/li>\n Parkview Towers map and directions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Ready to see Collingswood for yourself? Schedule a tour<\/a> of Parkview Towers or call (856) 854-4112.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Living in Collingswood, NJ means a walkable small town with a busy main street, big county parks and a 10-minute PATCO ride to Center City Philadelphia. 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