Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Perth Amboy Neighborhood of Perth Amboy, NJ from $800 (32 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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$2,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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660 Charles St, Unit 2

660 Charles St
Perth AmboyNJ08861
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Harbortown Ports
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harbortown Ports

637 Harbortown BlvdPerth Amboy, NJ 08861
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102 State St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

102 State St

102 State StPerth Amboy, NJ 08861
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Downtown Perth Amboy, Perth Amboy, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Perth Amboy Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Perth Amboy area of Perth Amboy, NJ is a Studio unit found at Market Living priced from $1,575. State Fayette Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,730. Here are the most affordable Downtown Perth Amboy apartments for rent in Perth Amboy, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Market LivingStudio - RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,575
State Fayette Gardens1 Bedroom Lower Level1BR,1BA$1,730
Harbor Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,975
Camelot at Federal HillArlington1BR,1BA$1,975
Marineview Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$2,110
Harbortown Terrace2 Bedroom B2BR,2BA$2,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Perth Amboy, NJ

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Perth Amboy area is the $2.71 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Goldengate Model at Harbortown Terrace in the in the Woodbridge Proper neighborhood starting from $4,495. The second greatest value Downtown Perth Amboy apartment is the Arlington Model at Camelot at Federal Hill starting at $1,975 with a $2.42 price per square foot in the Chickentown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Perth Amboy apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Harbortown Terrace3 Bedroom Goldengate3BR,3.5BA$2.71
Camelot at Federal HillArlington1BR,1BA$2.42
Harbor Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$2.61
State Fayette Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.85
Market LivingStudio - RenovatedStudio ,1BA$3.94

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Our team works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Downtown Perth Amboy, Perth Amboy, and the greater Perth Amboy area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Perth Amboy Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Perth Amboy Apartment is $1,730 at State Fayette Gardens.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Perth Amboy is starting from $2,110 at Marineview Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Perth Amboy Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Perth Amboy Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Harbortown Terrace and starts from $2,935.

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