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98 Crabtree Ave

Staten IslandNY10309

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Perth Amboy, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Perth Amboy, NJ

Pricing Updated: 07/27/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Perth Amboy, NJ area range in price from $890 to $23,385 with an overall median price of $3,169. The three Perth Amboy neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Chickentown at $1,500, Southwest Perth Amboy at $890, and Harbortown 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$2,621$1,50031
Southwest Perth Amboy$3,050$89032
Harbortown$3,057$89040
State Street$3,057$89039
Hall Avenue$3,065$89039
Tottenville$3,132$89039
Amboy Avenue$3,215$89044
Prince's Bay$3,230$890103
Spa Springs$3,438$1,65041
Downtown Perth Amboy$3,500$89039

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 $1,525. Harbor Terrace Apartments in the Amboy Avenue neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Perth Amboy apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Market LivingStudio - RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,525
Harbor Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,625
State Fayette Gardens1 Bedroom Lower Level1BR,1BA$1,795
Parkside Apartments1 Bed - starting @ $18001BR,1BA$1,800
Woodbridge Terrace1 Bedroom Luxury with Large Kitchen1BR,1BA$1,830

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Perth Amboy, NJ

As of July 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Perth Amboy area is the $2.48 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Goldengate Model at Harbortown Terrace in the in the Woodbridge Proper neighborhood starting from $4,120. 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 Goldengate3BR,3.5BA$2.48
Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township2 bed / 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.00
Autumn HillsBirchmont1BR,2.5BA$2.26
Fox Hill Run2 Bedroom C2BR,2BA$2.36
Dalina Manor - 55+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$2.21
346 Green St, Unit 2FL346 Green St1BR,1BA$2.31
533 Ridgeway Ave, Unit 1533 Ridgeway Ave1BR,1BA$2.00
Woodbridge Hills - 55+$2.65/sq.ft. - The Merlot1BR,1BA$2.65
416 Amboy Ave, Unit 2416 Amboy Ave1BR,1BA$2.69
317 Watson Ave, Unit 1317 Watson Ave1BR,1BA$2.77

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Frequently Asked Questions about Perth Amboy

What type of rentals are currently available in Perth Amboy?

There are currently 489 Apartments for Rent in Perth Amboy, NJ with pricing that ranges from $890 to $23,385. There are also 60 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Perth Amboy ranging from $1,500 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 $1,500 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,022.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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