Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Amboy, NJ from $800 (41 Rentals)

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Parkwood Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkwood Village

1 Parkwood DrSouth Amboy, NJ 08879
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Bayside Cove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayside Cove

100 Celecki DrSouth Amboy, NJ 08879
property at 1812 NJ-35

$2,000

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1812 NJ-35

South AmboyNJ08879

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property at 559 Groom St

$2,100

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559 Groom St

Perth AmboyNJ08861

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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
Studio Apartments

390 State St

390 State StPerth Amboy, NJ 08861
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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660 Charles St, Unit 2

660 Charles St
Perth AmboyNJ08861
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South Amboy, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in South Amboy, NJ

Pricing Updated: 06/12/2026

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$2,974$1,30078
Laurence Harbor$3,173$73583

Cheapest Available South Amboy Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Amboy, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkview at Madison in the Cheesequake neighborhood priced from $1,525. Crestview Apartments in the Cheesequake neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Amboy apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkview at Madison3.5 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,525
Crestview ApartmentsTHE ARLINGTON1BR,1BA$1,650
State Fayette Gardens1 Bedroom Lower Level1BR,1BA$1,750
Parkwood Village$2.08/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,760
Harbor Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,825
Market LivingOne Bedroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,875
Florida Grove Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,875
London Terrace$2.14/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,925
Camelot at Federal HillArlington1BR,1BA$1,975
Five85West1 Bed1BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Amboy, NJ

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Amboy 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 South Amboy apartment is the 359 Henry St Model at 359 Henry St, Unit 1 starting at $2,850 with a $2.19 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$2.65
359 Henry St, Unit 1359 Henry St3BR,1BA$2.19
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
Five85West1 Bed1BR,1BA$2.65
Harbor Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$2.61
London Terrace$2.14/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.62
Crestview ApartmentsTHE ARLINGTON1BR,1BA$2.51
Parkview at Madison3.5 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.35

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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 $2,110.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Amboy Apartment is $1,525 at Parkview at Madison.

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 $2,190 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 $2,785.

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