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Perth Amboy, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Perth Amboy, NJ

Pricing Updated: 03/22/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Perth Amboy, NJ area range in price from $890 to $9,836 with an overall median price of $3,124. The three Perth Amboy neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Amboy Avenue at $890, Hall Avenue at $890, and Southwest Perth Amboy at $890. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Perth Amboy Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Amboy Avenue$3,000$890988
Hall Avenue$3,000$890970
Southwest Perth Amboy$3,000$890872
State Street$3,000$890871
Chickentown$3,055$1,4751311
Downtown Perth Amboy$3,110$890818
Harbortown$3,110$890938
The Waterfront$3,110$890763
Tottenville$3,145$890942
Spa Springs$3,357$1,5491702

Cheapest Available Perth Amboy Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Perth Amboy, NJ is a Studio unit found at Market Living in the Chickentown neighborhood priced from $1,549. Harbor Terrace Apartments in the Chickentown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,575. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Perth Amboy apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Market LivingStudio - RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,549
Harbor Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,575
Dalina Manor - 55+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,582

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Perth Amboy, NJ

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Perth Amboy area is the $2.38 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhouse 70 Model at Harbortown Terrace in the in the Woodbridge Proper neighborhood starting from $3,660. The second greatest value Perth 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 Perth Amboy apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Harbortown Terrace3 Bedroom Townhouse 703BR,2.5BA$2.38
Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township2 bed / 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.00
102 State St3 Bd/2 Ba3BR,2BA$2.10
The AXIS at South Amboy on Bordentown Ave.C2BR,2BA$2.55
METRO WOODBRIDGE, LLCAMBOY2BR,2BA$2.41
Luxe ApartmentsRitz1BR,1BA$2.44
Bridgeton Apartments1 Bedroom- FULLY RENTED1BR,1BA$2.50
Hillside Garden Apartments1BR 2nd floor Front1BR,1BA$2.31
685 Parker St, Unit Garden685 Parker St1BR,1BA$1.99
Dalina Manor - 55+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$2.43

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Frequently Asked Questions about Perth Amboy

What type of rentals are currently available in Perth Amboy?

There are currently 475 Apartments for Rent in Perth Amboy, NJ with pricing that ranges from $890 to $9,836. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Perth Amboy ranging from $1,675 to $4,950.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Perth Amboy ranges from $1,675 to $4,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,924.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Perth Amboy range from $2,190 to $8,514, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,443.

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