Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Amboy, NJ from $800 (14 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in South Amboy.

property at 511 Leffert St

511 Leffert St

South AmboyNJ08879
property at 195 Market St

195 Market St

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

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in South Amboy, NJ

Pricing Updated: 05/05/2025

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
Madison Park$4,000$1,85021
Laurence Harbor$4,500$1,65023

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. Crestview Apartments in the Madison Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,655. 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
Crestview ApartmentsTHE ARLINGTON1BR,1BA$1,655
Nieuw Amsterdam VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,785
Parkview at Madison3.5 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
London Terrace$2.59/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Amboy, NJ

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Amboy area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2 bed / 2 bath Model at Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township in the in the Fords neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value South Amboy apartment is the 2 Bedroom 70 Model at Harbortown Terrace starting at $2,760 with a $2.41 price per square foot in the Woodbridge Proper 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.
Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township2 bed / 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.00
Harbortown Terrace2 Bedroom 702BR,2BA$2.41
Camelot at Federal HillBarclay2BR,2BA$2.12
341 Market St, Unit Second Floor341 Market St2BR,1BA$2.30
Parkwood Village$2.32/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.32
312 Watson Ave, Unit A4312 Watson Ave2BR,1BA$2.50
London Terrace$2.59/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.59
Parkview at Madison3.5 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.76
317 Watson Ave, Unit 1317 Watson Ave1BR,1BA$2.77
27 Delia Ct, Unit Delia27 Delia Ct1BR,1BA$2.58

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Getting Around South Amboy, NJ

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Amboy Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Amboy?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Amboy is at Market Living listed at $1,549.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Amboy Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Amboy Apartment is $1,785 at Nieuw Amsterdam Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Amboy Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Amboy is starting from $2,235 at Harbortown Terrace.

What is the most affordable South Amboy Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Amboy Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Harbortown Terrace and starts from $2,975.

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