Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Amboy, NJ from $890 (59 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

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property at 1812 NJ-35
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000
Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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1812 New Jersey 35

1812 NJ-35
South AmboyNJ08879
property at 127 S Pine Ave
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100
Total Monthly Price$2,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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127 S Pine Ave

South AmboyNJ08879

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property at 661 Catherine St
$1,800 - $2,700
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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661 Catherine St

Perth AmboyNJ08861

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property at 156A Lewis St
$2,300

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Base Rent$2,300
Total Monthly Price$2,300
3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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156A Lewis St

Perth AmboyNJ08861
property at 201 Sunshine Ct
$2,350

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Base Rent$2,350
Total Monthly Price$2,350
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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201 Sunshine Ct, Unit 201

201 Sunshine Ct
ParlinNJ08859

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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

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South Amboy, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in South Amboy, NJ

Pricing Updated: 09/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the South Amboy, NJ area range in price from $735 to $3,926 with an overall median price of $2,451. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for South Amboy Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Laurence Harbor$2,429$73572
Madison Park$2,475$1,30067

Cheapest Available South Amboy Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Amboy, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Crestview Apartments in the Cheesequake neighborhood priced from $1,670. State Fayette Gardens in the Chickentown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,685. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Amboy apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crestview ApartmentsTHE ARLINGTON1BR,1BA$1,670
State Fayette Gardens1 Bedroom Lower Level1BR,1BA$1,685
London Terrace$2.41/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,775
Parkwood Village$2.14/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,810
Florida Grove Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,845
Camelot at Federal HillArlington1BR,1BA$1,975
Marineview Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$2,110
Station BayS2Studio,1BA$2,130
Harbor Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$2,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Amboy, NJ

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Amboy area is the $1.96 price per square foot Two Bedroom - Renovated with DW Model at Market Living in the in the State Street neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value South Amboy apartment is the F Model at The AXIS at South Amboy on Bordentown Ave. starting at $2,925 with a $2.65 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.
Market LivingTwo Bedroom - Renovated with DW2BR,1BA$1.96
The AXIS at South Amboy on Bordentown Ave.F2BR,2BA$2.65
Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township1 Bed / 1.5 bath1BR,1.5BA$2.46
Marineview Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$2.19
Harbor Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.47
Parkwood Village$2.14/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.14
Camelot at Federal HillArlington1BR,1BA$2.42
533 Ridgeway Ave, Unit 1533 Ridgeway Ave1BR,1BA$2.25
London Terrace$2.41/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
Crestview ApartmentsTHE ARLINGTON1BR,1BA$2.54

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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 $2,130.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Amboy Apartment is $1,670 at Crestview Apartments.

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 $1,995 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 $3,025.

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