Cheap Homes for Rent in Perth Amboy, NJ from $1,500 (17 Rentals)

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property at 660 Charles St

$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
property at 141 Dunbar Ave

$2,475

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$2,475

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141 Dunbar Ave

Woodbridge TownshipNJ08863

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property at 36 2nd Ave

$2,500

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36 2nd Ave, Unit A

36 2nd Ave
Woodbridge TownshipNJ07064
property at 112 N Broadway

$2,500

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2 Bedroom, 3 Bath Condo for Rent

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112 N Broadway, Unit B

112 N Broadway
South AmboyNJ08879

Perth Amboy, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Perth Amboy, NJ

Pricing Updated: 07/27/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Perth Amboy, NJ area range in price from $890 to $4,715 with an overall median price of $3,397. The three Perth Amboy neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Chickentown at $1,595, Southwest Perth Amboy at $890, and Prince's Bay 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$2,800$1,59527
Southwest Perth Amboy$3,250$89033
Prince's Bay$3,315$890103
Spa Springs$3,450$1,65822
Amboy Avenue$3,500$89043
Downtown Perth Amboy$3,500$89042
Hall Avenue$3,500$89041
State Street$3,500$89041
Harbortown$3,518$89036
The Waterfront$3,518$89040

Cheapest Available Perth Amboy Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Perth Amboy, NJ is a Studio unit found at Market Living in the State Street neighborhood priced from $1,575. Convery Gardens in the Woodbridge Proper neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,670. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Perth Amboy apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Market LivingStudio - RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,575
Convery Gardens1 Bedroom B - Lower Level1BR,1BA$1,670
State Fayette Gardens1 Bedroom Lower Level1BR,1BA$1,730
Woodbridge Terrace1 Bedroom Luxury with Large Kitchen1BR,1BA$1,815
Florida Grove Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Perth Amboy, NJ

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Perth Amboy area is the $2.32 price per square foot Birchmont Model at Autumn Hills in the in the Fords neighborhood starting from $2,840. The second greatest value Perth Amboy apartment is the 2 Bedroom B1 with Den Model at Fox Hill Run starting at $2,925 with a $2.43 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$2.32
Fox Hill Run2 Bedroom B1 with Den2BR,2.5BA$2.43
Woodbridge Hills - 55+$2.47/sq.ft. - The Chardonnay2BR,2BA$2.47
The AXIS at South Amboy on Bordentown Ave.F2BR,2BA$2.65
METRO WOODBRIDGE, LLCMetro Woodbridge - Your key to living in style!2BR,2BA$2.62
Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township1 Bed / 1.5 bath1BR,1.5BA$2.36
Camelot at Federal HillArlington1BR,1BA$2.42
Harbor Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$2.61
Bridgeton Apartments1 Bedroom- FULLY RENTED1BR,1BA$2.53
Hillside Gardens1BR 3rd floor (top) Front1BR,1BA$2.47

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Frequently Asked Questions about Perth Amboy

What type of rentals are currently available in Perth Amboy?

There are currently 481 Apartments for Rent in Perth Amboy, NJ with pricing that ranges from $890 to $8,082. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Perth Amboy ranging from $1,575 to $4,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Perth Amboy?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Perth Amboy ranges from $1,575 to $4,700 with an average monthly rent of $3,277.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Perth Amboy?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Perth Amboy range from $2,300 to $8,082, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,100 to $4,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,571.

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