Cheap Apartments for Rent in Perth Amboy, NJ from $800 (20 Rentals)

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Marineview East & West
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Marineview East & West

57 Water StPerth Amboy, NJ 08861
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390 State St
Studio Apartments

390 State St

390 State StPerth Amboy, NJ 08861

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77 Brook St
1 Bedroom Apartments

77 Brook St

77 Brook StWoodbridge, NJ 07095

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Barron's Gate
2 Bedroom Apartments

Barron's Gate

609 Duke DrWoodbridge, NJ 07095

Perth Amboy, NJ Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Perth Amboy, NJ

Pricing Updated: 10/27/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Perth Amboy, NJ area range in price from $890 to $7,000 with an overall median price of $3,256. The three Perth Amboy neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Chickentown at $1,300, Southwest Perth Amboy at $890, and Amboy Avenue at $890. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Perth Amboy Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Chickentown$2,850$1,30027
Southwest Perth Amboy$3,175$89035
Amboy Avenue$3,215$89044
State Street$3,215$89042
Hall Avenue$3,230$89040
Prince's Bay$3,277$890147
Downtown Perth Amboy$3,280$89042
Harbortown$3,280$89037
Tottenville$3,280$89040
The Waterfront$3,381$89039

Cheapest Available Perth Amboy Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Perth Amboy, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Marineview Apartments in the State Street neighborhood priced from $1,590. Woodbridge Terrace in the Fords neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,710. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Perth Amboy apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marineview ApartmentsSTUDIO1BR,1BA$1,590
Woodbridge Terrace1 Bedroom Luxury1BR,1BA$1,710
Convery Gardens1 Bedroom C1BR,1BA$1,770
Florida Grove Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,770
State Fayette Gardens1 Bedroom Lower Level1BR,1BA$1,820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Perth Amboy, NJ

As of October 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Perth Amboy area is the $2.03 price per square foot Birchmont Model at Autumn Hills in the in the Fords neighborhood starting from $2,485. The second greatest value Perth Amboy apartment is the 2 Bedroom B1 with Den Model at Fox Hill Run starting at $2,830 with a $2.35 price per square foot in the Woodbridge Proper neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Perth Amboy apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Autumn HillsBirchmont1BR,2.5BA$2.03
Fox Hill Run2 Bedroom B1 with Den2BR,2.5BA$2.35
Camelot at Federal HillBarclay2BR,2BA$2.31
Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township1 Bed / 1.5 bath1BR,1.5BA$2.36
300 Cedar St, Unit 2300 Cedar St1BR,1BA$1.89
Dalina Manor - 55+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$2.21
Market LivingOne Bedroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$2.21
533 Ridgeway Ave, Unit 1533 Ridgeway Ave1BR,1BA$2.13
Harbor Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$2.35
Hillside Gardens1BR 2nd floor (top) Rear1BR,1BA$2.47

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Perth Amboy Overview

Affectionately referred to as the 'City By The Bay', Perth Amboy is located in the heart of New Jersey but still considered by many to be a part of the New York metropolitan area. Offering easy access to the nearby Big Apple and plenty of hometown charm all its own, this on-the-go city is a fantastic place to live, work and play for anyone interested in a new home in the Garden State.

Why live in Perth Amboy, NJ?

Flanked by Victorian-inspired architecture and more than its fair share of waterway scenery, life in Perth Amboy is some of New Jersey living at its finest. An ideal locale for those eager to commute to the larger job market of NYC, this bustling yet quaint city is an ideal melding of smaller town ambiance and working-class character. From the yachts of the harbor to the retail shops of midtown, Perth Amboy apartments are truly something to strive for.

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Getting Around Perth Amboy, NJ

Walk Score®

79 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Perth Amboy Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Perth Amboy?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Perth Amboy is at Station Bay listed at $1,990.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Perth Amboy Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Perth Amboy Apartment is $1,590 at Marineview Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Perth Amboy Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Perth Amboy is starting from $1,879 at Dalina Manor - 55+ Community.

What is the most affordable Perth Amboy Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Perth Amboy Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Harbortown Terrace and starts from $2,915.

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