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South Amboy, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in South Amboy, NJ

Pricing Updated: 08/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the South Amboy, NJ area range in price from $1,600 to $5,500 with an overall median price of $2,973. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for South Amboy Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Laurence Harbor$2,950$1,60039
Madison Park$3,000$1,60034

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 State Street neighborhood priced from $1,575. State Fayette Gardens in the Chickentown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,710. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Amboy apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Market LivingStudio - RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,575
State Fayette Gardens1 Bedroom Lower Level1BR,1BA$1,710
Harbor Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,825
Florida Grove Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,830
Parkview at Madison3.5 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Amboy, NJ

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Amboy area is the $1.50 price per square foot $2.24/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Townhome with Rec Room Model at Parkwood Village in the in the Southwood neighborhood starting from $2,735. The second greatest value South Amboy apartment is the Brunswick (BL) Model at Camelot at Federal Hill starting at $2,950 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Chickentown 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.
Parkwood Village$2.24/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Townhome with Rec Room2BR,1.5BA$1.50
Camelot at Federal HillBrunswick (BL)2BR,2BA$1.71
London Terrace$2.19/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom/1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$2.19
The AXIS at South Amboy on Bordentown Ave.F2BR,2BA$2.65
Camelot On Main StreetMaple2BR,2BA$2.69
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
533 Ridgeway Ave, Unit 1533 Ridgeway Ave1BR,1BA$2.25
Crestview ApartmentsTHE ARLINGTON1BR,1BA$2.54

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Amboy

What type of rentals are currently available in South Amboy?

There are currently 437 Apartments for Rent in South Amboy, NJ with pricing that ranges from $890 to $4,875. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Amboy ranging from $1,575 to $4,000.

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 $1,575 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,914.

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 $2,375 to $4,875, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,400 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,250.

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