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Perth Amboy, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Perth Amboy, NJ

Pricing Updated: 06/06/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Perth Amboy, NJ area range in price from $890 to $20,123 with an overall median price of $3,318. The three Perth Amboy neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Spa Springs at $1,576, Harbortown at $890, and State Street 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
Spa Springs$2,949$1,57651
Harbortown$3,255$89059
State Street$3,255$89057
Downtown Perth Amboy$3,325$89043
Hall Avenue$3,325$89067
Tottenville$3,325$89062
Amboy Avenue$3,379$89059
Chickentown$3,379$1,52563
Southwest Perth Amboy$3,379$89053
The Waterfront$3,433$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 Chickentown neighborhood priced from $1,549. Florida Grove Manor in the Fords neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Perth Amboy apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Market LivingStudio - RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,549
Florida Grove Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,675
Woodbridge Terrace1 Bedroom Luxury with Large Kitchen1BR,1BA$1,800
State Fayette Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Parkside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Perth Amboy, NJ

As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Perth Amboy area is the $2.45 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhouse 70 Model at Harbortown Terrace in the in the Woodbridge Proper neighborhood starting from $3,775. The second greatest value Perth Amboy apartment is the 2 bed / 2 bath Model at Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township starting at $2,800 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Fords 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.
Harbortown Terrace3 Bedroom Townhouse 703BR,2.5BA$2.45
Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township2 bed / 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.00
Autumn HillsBirchmont1BR,2.5BA$2.22
112 Hamilton Ave, Unit First Floor112 Hamilton Ave2BR,1BA$2.22
Fox Hill Run2 Bedroom C2BR,2BA$2.38
357 Grove St, Unit 2nd floor357 Grove St3BR,1BA$2.20
Dalina Manor - 55+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$2.32
312 Watson Ave, Unit A4312 Watson Ave2BR,1BA$2.50
Harbor Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$2.61
Bridgeton Apartments1 Bedroom- Available 07/01/251BR,1BA$2.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Perth Amboy

What type of rentals are currently available in Perth Amboy?

There are currently 484 Apartments for Rent in Perth Amboy, NJ with pricing that ranges from $890 to $20,123. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Perth Amboy ranging from $1,700 to $7,500.

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 $1,700 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,948.

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 $2,190 to $5,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,550 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,443.

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