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property at 217 Smith St

$1,750 - $2,000

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217 Smith St

Perth AmboyNJ08861

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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

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Perth Amboy, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Perth Amboy, NJ

Pricing Updated: 06/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Perth Amboy, NJ area range in price from $890 to $4,625 with an overall median price of $3,377. The three Perth Amboy neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Spa Springs at $1,650, Southwest Perth Amboy at $890, and Chickentown at $1,750. 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$2,999$1,65017
Southwest Perth Amboy$3,000$89038
Chickentown$3,268$1,75034
Prince's Bay$3,385$890120
Downtown Perth Amboy$3,473$89047
State Street$3,473$89047
The Waterfront$3,473$89046
Tottenville$3,473$89043
Amboy Avenue$3,536$89050
Hall Avenue$3,536$89047

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 $1,715. State Fayette Gardens in the Chickentown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Perth Amboy apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Convery Gardens1 Bedroom C1BR,1BA$1,715
State Fayette Gardens1 Bedroom Lower Level1BR,1BA$1,750
Harbor Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,825
Woodbridge Terrace1 Bedroom Luxury1BR,1BA$1,840
Hillside Gardens1BR 3rd floor (top) Front1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Perth Amboy, NJ

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Perth Amboy area is the $2.19 price per square foot 359 Henry St Model at 359 Henry St, Unit 1 in the in the Madison Park neighborhood starting from $2,850. 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.
359 Henry St, Unit 1359 Henry St3BR,1BA$2.19
Autumn HillsBirchmont1BR,2.5BA$2.28
Fox Hill Run2 Bedroom B1 with Den2BR,2.5BA$2.45
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
Market LivingOne Bedroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$2.21
Camelot at Federal HillArlington1BR,1BA$2.42
Harbor Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$2.61
Bridgeton Apartments1 Bedroom NEW RENOVATION- Available 04/24/261BR,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 478 Apartments for Rent in Perth Amboy, NJ with pricing that ranges from $890 to $6,645. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Perth Amboy ranging from $1,750 to $8,900.

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 $1,750 to $8,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,112.

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 $6,148, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,150 to $8,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,560.

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