Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Amboy, NJ from $800 (12 Rentals)

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Marineview East & West

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

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in South Amboy, NJ

Pricing Updated: 01/01/2026

Current apartment rentals in the South Amboy, NJ area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for South Amboy Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Madison Park$2,939$1,300121
Laurence Harbor$2,950$735148

Cheapest Available South Amboy Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Amboy, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Skytop Gardens in the Cheesequake neighborhood priced from $1,640. Crestview Apartments in the Cheesequake neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,680. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Amboy apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Skytop Gardens1x1 7201BR,1BA$1,640
Crestview ApartmentsTHE ARLINGTON1BR,1BA$1,680
Harbor Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,825
Florida Grove Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,830
State Fayette Gardens1 Bedroom Lower Level1BR,1BA$1,840

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Amboy, NJ

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Amboy area is the $2.54 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Goldengate Model at Harbortown Terrace in the in the Woodbridge Proper neighborhood starting from $4,220. The second greatest value South Amboy apartment is the 260 John St Model at 260 John St, Unit A2 starting at $3,100 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the Madison Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Amboy apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Harbortown Terrace3 Bedroom Goldengate3BR,3.5BA$2.54
260 John St, Unit A2260 John St3BR,1BA$2.48
Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township1 Bed / 1.5 bath1BR,1.5BA$2.36
Market LivingOne Bedroom - Renovated With W/D1BR,1BA$2.41
Parkwood Village$2.32/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.32
Camelot at Federal HillArlington1BR,1BA$2.49
Harbor Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$2.61
Skytop Gardens1x1 7201BR,1BA$2.28
Crestview ApartmentsTHE ARLINGTON1BR,1BA$2.56
415 Highland St, Unit 2415 Highland St1BR,1BA$2.46

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Amboy Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Amboy?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Amboy is at Station Bay listed at $2,080.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Amboy Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Amboy Apartment is $1,640 at Skytop Gardens.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Amboy Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Amboy is starting from $2,240 at State Fayette Gardens.

What is the most affordable South Amboy Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Amboy Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Harbortown Terrace and starts from $2,775.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!