Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Amboy, NJ from $800 (15 Rentals)

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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: 01/25/2026

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
Laurence Harbor$3,000$735141
Madison Park$3,000$1,300124

Cheapest Available South Amboy Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Amboy, NJ is a Studio unit found at Harbor Terrace Apartments in the Amboy Avenue neighborhood priced from $1,575. Nieuw Amsterdam Village in the Southwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,630. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Amboy apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harbor Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,575
Nieuw Amsterdam VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,630
Skytop Gardens1x1 7201BR,1BA$1,640
Crestview ApartmentsTHE ARLINGTON1BR,1BA$1,680
Florida Grove Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,770

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Amboy, NJ

As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Amboy area is the $2.53 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Goldengate Model at Harbortown Terrace in the in the Woodbridge Proper neighborhood starting from $4,195. The second greatest value South Amboy apartment is the Washington Model at Camelot on Main Street - Brand New! starting at $3,205 with a $2.50 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$2.53
Camelot on Main Street - Brand New!Washington2BR,2BA$2.50
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$2.48
533 Ridgeway Ave, Unit 1533 Ridgeway Ave1BR,1BA$2.13
London Terrace$2.62/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.62
Skytop Gardens1x1 7201BR,1BA$2.28
Crestview ApartmentsTHE ARLINGTON1BR,1BA$2.56

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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 Harbor Terrace Apartments listed at $1,575.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Amboy Apartment is $1,630 at Nieuw Amsterdam Village.

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 $1,990 at Crestview Apartments.

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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