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property at 213 Hall Ave

$1,350 - $1,650

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213 Hall Ave

Perth AmboyNJ08861

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property at 1012 Main St

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1012 Main St

FordsNJ08863

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Perth Amboy, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Perth Amboy, NJ

Pricing Updated: 03/14/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Perth Amboy, NJ area range in price from $890 to $7,152 with an overall median price of $3,298. The three Perth Amboy neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Spa Springs at $1,650, Chickentown at $1,620, and Southwest Perth Amboy 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$2,625$1,65027
Chickentown$2,900$1,62026
Southwest Perth Amboy$2,900$89034
Amboy Avenue$3,357$89040
Prince's Bay$3,415$890144
Hall Avenue$3,505$89037
State Street$3,505$89041
Downtown Perth Amboy$3,520$89041
Harbortown$3,520$89036
The Waterfront$3,520$89041

Cheapest Available Perth Amboy Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Perth Amboy, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Marineview Apartments in the State Street neighborhood priced from $1,545. State Fayette Gardens in the Chickentown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,620. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Perth Amboy apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marineview Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$1,545
State Fayette Gardens1 Bedroom Lower Level1BR,1BA$1,620
Woodbridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,795
Convery Gardens1 Bedroom B - Lower Level1BR,1BA$1,815
Woodbridge Terrace1 Bedroom Luxury1BR,1BA$1,820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Perth Amboy, NJ

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Perth Amboy area is the $2.16 price per square foot Brunswick (BL) Model at Camelot at Federal Hill in the in the Chickentown neighborhood starting from $3,717. The second greatest value Perth Amboy apartment is the Birchmont Model at Autumn Hills starting at $2,545 with a $2.08 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.
Camelot at Federal HillBrunswick (BL)2BR,2BA$2.16
Autumn HillsBirchmont1BR,2.5BA$2.08
Luxe ApartmentsMajestic plus2BR,2BA$2.13
Fox Hill Run2 Bedroom B1 with Den2BR,2.5BA$2.31
Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township1 Bed / 1.5 bath1BR,1.5BA$2.36
Market LivingTwo Bedroom - Renovated with DW2BR,1BA$2.37
Dalina Manor - 55+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$2.32
Woodbridge Hills - 55+$2.24/sq.ft. - The Merlot1BR,1BA$2.50
Bridgeton Apartments1 Bedroom NEW RENOVATION- Available 03/01/261BR,1BA$2.53
Hillside Gardens1BR 1st Floor with Carpet Front1BR,1BA$2.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about Perth Amboy

What type of rentals are currently available in Perth Amboy?

There are currently 499 Apartments for Rent in Perth Amboy, NJ with pricing that ranges from $890 to $7,152. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Perth Amboy ranging from $1,350 to $4,500.

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 $1,350 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,974.

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 $2,294 to $4,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,560.

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