Cheap Homes for Rent in Perth Amboy, NJ from $1,700 (21 Rentals)

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property at 522 Sharon Garden Ct
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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522 Sharon Garden Ct, Unit 522

522 Sharon Garden Ct
WoodbridgeNJ07095
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property at 127 S Pine Ave
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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127 S Pine Ave

South AmboyNJ08879

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property at 653 Amboy Ave
$2,250

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Base Rent$2,250

Total Monthly Price$2,250
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 15
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653 Amboy Ave

EdisonNJ08837
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property at 18 St Ann St
$2,250
3 Bedroom Rentals
Available Oct 1

18 St Ann St

CarteretNJ07008

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property at 156A Lewis St
$2,300

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Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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156A Lewis St

Perth AmboyNJ08861

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Perth Amboy, NJ

Pricing Updated: 09/11/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Perth Amboy, NJ area range in price from $890 to $4,875 with an overall median price of $2,531. The three Perth Amboy neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Southwest Perth Amboy at $2,285, Prince's Bay at $2,485, and State Street at $2,519. 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
Southwest Perth Amboy$2,285$89021
Prince's Bay$2,485$890109
State Street$2,519$89030
Tottenville$2,519$89031
Chickentown$2,547$1,68520
Harbortown$2,555$89028
Hall Avenue$2,575$89028
The Waterfront$2,575$89030
Downtown Perth Amboy$2,595$89030
Spa Springs$2,625$1,65819

Cheapest Available Perth Amboy Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Perth Amboy, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Convery Gardens in the Woodbridge Proper neighborhood priced from $1,670. State Fayette Gardens in the Chickentown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,685. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Perth Amboy apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Convery Gardens1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,670
State Fayette Gardens1 Bedroom Lower Level1BR,1BA$1,685
Hillside GardensFREE MONTH SPECIAL! 1BR 3rd floor (top) Front1BR,1BA$1,754
Woodbridge Terrace1 Bedroom Luxury with Large Kitchen1BR,1BA$1,820
Florida Grove Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Perth Amboy, NJ

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Perth Amboy area is the $1.95 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Barron's Gate At Woodbridge in the in the Woodbridge Proper neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Perth Amboy apartment is the Birchmont Model at Autumn Hills starting at $2,795 with a $2.28 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.
Barron's Gate At Woodbridge2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.95
Autumn HillsBirchmont1BR,2.5BA$2.28
Fox Hill Run2 Bedroom B1 with Den2BR,2.5BA$2.32
Market LivingTwo Bedroom - Renovated with DW2BR,1BA$1.96
METRO WOODBRIDGE, LLCMetro Woodbridge - Your key to living in style!2BR,2BA$2.62
Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township1 Bed / 1.5 bath1BR,1.5BA$2.46
Marineview Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$2.19
Harbor Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.47
Camelot at Federal HillArlington1BR,1BA$2.42
533 Ridgeway Ave, Unit 1533 Ridgeway Ave1BR,1BA$2.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Perth Amboy

What type of rentals are currently available in Perth Amboy?

There are currently 469 Apartments for Rent in Perth Amboy, NJ with pricing that ranges from $890 to $5,629. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Perth Amboy ranging from $1,700 to $4,650.

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 $4,650 with an average monthly rent of $2,908.

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 $2,275 to $5,629, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,250 to $3,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,571.

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