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South Amboy, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in South Amboy, NJ

Pricing Updated: 06/02/2025

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$3,500$1,70026
Madison Park$3,925$1,70030

Cheapest Available South Amboy Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Amboy, NJ is a Studio unit found at Market Living in the Chickentown neighborhood priced from $1,549. Florida Grove Manor in the Fords neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Amboy apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Market LivingStudio - RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,549
Florida Grove Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,675
State Fayette Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,770

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Amboy, NJ

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Amboy area is the $2.45 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhouse 70 Model at Harbortown Terrace in the in the Woodbridge Proper neighborhood starting from $3,775. The second greatest value South Amboy apartment is the 2 bed / 2 bath Model at Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township starting at $2,800 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Fords 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 Townhouse 703BR,2.5BA$2.45
Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township2 bed / 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.00
Camelot at LaMerRaritan (Brand New Construction)2BR,2.5BA$2.69
Camelot at Federal HillBarclay2BR,2BA$2.12
357 Grove St, Unit 2nd floor357 Grove St3BR,1BA$2.20
533 Ridgeway Ave, Unit 2533 Ridgeway Ave2BR,1BA$2.33
Parkwood Village$2.14/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.14
312 Watson Ave, Unit A4312 Watson Ave2BR,1BA$2.50
Harbor Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$2.61
London Terrace$2.59/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.59

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Amboy

What type of rentals are currently available in South Amboy?

There are currently 442 Apartments for Rent in South Amboy, NJ with pricing that ranges from $890 to $4,980. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Amboy ranging from $1,600 to $7,500.

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 $1,600 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,702.

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 $2,200 to $4,225, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,150 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,600.

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