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685 Parker StPerth Amboy, NJ 08861
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459 Neville StPerth Amboy, NJ 08861
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South Amboy, NJ Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Amboy?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap South Amboy Studio Apartments | $2,035 | $890 | $3,460 |
| Cheap South Amboy 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,048 | $1,062 | $4,255 |
| Cheap South Amboy 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,780 | $1,262 | $4,905 |
| Cheap South Amboy 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,100 | $2,295 | $4,500 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in South Amboy, NJ
Pricing Updated: 03/27/2025Current 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:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Park | $2,680 | $1,275 | 843 |
| Laurence Harbor | $2,744 | $735 | 1176 |
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. 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 South Amboy apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Living | Studio - Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,549 |
| Harbor Terrace Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
| Crestview Apartments | THE ARLINGTON | 1BR,1BA | $1,655 |
| London Terrace | $2.59/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Parkwood Village | $2.32/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,960 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Amboy, NJ
As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the South 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 South Amboy apartment is the 116 Bentley St Model at 116 Bentley St, Unit 2 starting at $2,800 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the State Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Amboy apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Harbortown Terrace | 3 Bedroom Townhouse 70 | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.38 |
| 116 Bentley St, Unit 2 | 116 Bentley St | 3BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township | 2 bed / 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| Camelot at LaMer | Raritan (Brand New Construction) | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.41 |
| 102 State St | 3 Bd/2 Ba | 3BR,2BA | $2.10 |
| Parkwood Village | $2.32/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| 533 Ridgeway Ave, Unit 1 | 533 Ridgeway Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| London Terrace | $2.59/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| 685 Parker St, Unit Garden | 685 Parker St | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Crestview Apartments | THE ARLINGTON | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
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Walk Score®
53 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
40 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Amboy Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Amboy?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Amboy is under $2,085.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Amboy?
The cheapest apartment in South Amboy is Crestview Apartments which is listed at $1,655, while the average apartment in South Amboy costs $2,712.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Amboy?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 20 regular apartments in South Amboy that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Amboy?
Cheap apartments in South Amboy have an average cost of $317 which is $2,395 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Amboy.
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