Cheap Homes for Rent in South Amboy, NJ from $1,700 (16 Rentals)

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property at 217 Smith St

$1,700 - $1,950

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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217 Smith St

Perth AmboyNJ08861

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property at 1812 NJ-35

$2,000

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$2,000

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1812 NJ-35

South AmboyNJ08879

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property at 660 Charles St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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660 Charles St, Unit 2

660 Charles St
Perth AmboyNJ08861
property at 112 N Broadway

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 3 Bath Condo for Rent

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112 N Broadway, Unit B

112 N Broadway
South AmboyNJ08879

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South Amboy, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in South Amboy, NJ

Pricing Updated: 07/08/2026

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$2,925$1,30073
Laurence Harbor$3,000$73580

Cheapest Available South Amboy Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Amboy, NJ is a 2 Beds unit found at Parkview at Madison in the Cheesequake neighborhood priced from $1,420. Market Living in the State Street neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Amboy apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkview at Madison4.5 Room 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,420
Market LivingStudio - RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,525
Skytop Gardens1x1 7201BR,1BA$1,640
State Fayette Gardens1 Bedroom Lower Level1BR,1BA$1,730
Crestview ApartmentsTHE ARLINGTON1BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Amboy, NJ

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Amboy area is the $2.68 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Whitestone Model at Harbortown Terrace in the in the Woodbridge Proper neighborhood starting from $3,995. 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 Whitestone3BR,2.5BA$2.68
359 Henry St, Unit 1359 Henry St3BR,1BA$2.19
Morgan's BluffThe Oceana2BR,2BA$2.39
The AXIS at South Amboy on Bordentown Ave.F2BR,2BA$2.65
London Terrace$2.19/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom/1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$2.19
Camelot at Federal HillBarclay2BR,2BA$2.01
Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township1 Bed / 1.5 bath1BR,1.5BA$2.36
Harbor Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$2.61
Skytop Gardens1x1 7201BR,1BA$2.28
64 Craig Ave, Unit side Apt64 Craig Ave1BR,1BA$2.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Amboy

What type of rentals are currently available in South Amboy?

There are currently 440 Apartments for Rent in South Amboy, NJ with pricing that ranges from $890 to $4,715. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Amboy ranging from $1,700 to $8,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Amboy?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Amboy ranges from $1,700 to $8,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,824.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Amboy?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Amboy range from $2,300 to $4,715, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,900 to $8,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

Expert Rental Resources

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