Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Waterfront Neighborhood of Perth Amboy, NJ from $800 (24 Rentals)

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Marineview East & West
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Marineview East & West

57 Water StPerth Amboy, NJ 08861
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390 State St
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390 State St

390 State StPerth Amboy, NJ 08861
property at 217 Smith St

$1,750 - $2,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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217 Smith St

Perth AmboyNJ08861

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Cheapest Available The Waterfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Waterfront area of Perth Amboy, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at State Fayette Gardens priced from $1,750. Harbor Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,825. Here are the most affordable The Waterfront apartments for rent in Perth Amboy, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
State Fayette Gardens1 Bedroom Lower Level1BR,1BA$1,750
Harbor Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,825
Market LivingOne Bedroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,875
Camelot at Federal HillArlington1BR,1BA$1,900
Five85West1 Bed1BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Waterfront, NJ

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Waterfront area is the $2.65 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Goldengate Model at Harbortown Terrace in the in the Woodbridge Proper neighborhood starting from $4,405. The second greatest value The Waterfront apartment is the One Bedroom - Renovated Model at Market Living starting at $1,875 with a $2.21 price per square foot in the State Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Waterfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Harbortown Terrace3 Bedroom Goldengate3BR,3.5BA$2.65
Market LivingOne Bedroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$2.21
Camelot at Federal HillArlington1BR,1BA$2.33
Five85West1 Bed1BR,1BA$2.65
Harbor Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$2.61
State Fayette Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.88
148F Main St, Unit B148F Main StStudio ,1BA$6.25

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Waterfront Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom The Waterfront Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The Waterfront Apartment is $1,750 at State Fayette Gardens.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom The Waterfront Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in The Waterfront is starting from $2,190 at State Fayette Gardens.

What is the most affordable The Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap The Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Harbortown Terrace and starts from $2,785.

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