Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Amboy, NJ from $800 (42 Rentals)

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property at 358 Raritan St

$2,250 - $2,275

2 Bedroom Rentals

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358 Raritan St

South AmboyNJ08879

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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

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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property at 24 Emmett Ave

$1,900 - $2,900

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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24 Emmett Ave

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

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

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property at 660 Charles St

$2,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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660 Charles St, Unit 2, Unit 2

660 Charles St
Perth AmboyNJ08861
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Harbortown Ports
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harbortown Ports

637 Harbortown BlvdPerth Amboy, NJ 08861
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South Amboy, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in South Amboy, NJ

Pricing Updated: 04/28/2026

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$2,787$735122
Madison Park$2,850$1,300111

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 $1,595. Skytop Gardens in the Cheesequake neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,640. 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$1,595
Skytop Gardens1x1 7201BR,1BA$1,640
Nieuw Amsterdam VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,660
State Fayette Gardens1 Bedroom Lower Level1BR,1BA$1,670
Crestview ApartmentsTHE ARLINGTON1BR,1BA$1,690
Marineview Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$1,695
Parkwood Village$2.08/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,760
London Terrace$2.14/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,775
Harbor Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,825
Market LivingOne Bedroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Amboy, NJ

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Amboy area is the $2.19 price per square foot 359 Henry St Model at 359 Henry St, Unit 1 in the in the Madison Park neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value South Amboy apartment is the Wall Model at Camelot On Main Street starting at $2,945 with a $2.35 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.
359 Henry St, Unit 1359 Henry St3BR,1BA$2.19
Camelot On Main StreetWall2BR,2BA$2.35
184 William St, Unit 2nd Floor184 William St3BR,1BA$2.24
Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township1 Bed / 1.5 bath1BR,1.5BA$2.36
Camelot at LaMerGlendale A21BR,1BA$2.40
Market LivingOne Bedroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$2.21
Parkwood Village$2.08/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08
Camelot at Federal HillArlington1BR,1BA$2.42
London Terrace$2.14/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
Skytop Gardens1x1 7201BR,1BA$2.28

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Moving is tough, especially long-distance. Learn how to minimize stress & expenses with proven strategies from a real estate pro, covering everything from logistics to finances.

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Amboy Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Amboy?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Amboy is under $1,875.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Amboy?

The cheapest apartment in South Amboy is Parkview at Madison which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in South Amboy costs $2,818.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Amboy?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in South Amboy that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Amboy?

Cheap apartments in South Amboy have an average cost of $475 which is $2,343 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Amboy.

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