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Rental Market Trends in Perth Amboy, NJ

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Perth Amboy, NJ is $1,794/month.

Rent in Perth Amboy is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,662/month.

$1,794/month

Average Rent

631 Sq Ft

Average Size

-0%

Change / Year

264

Available Apartments

Perth Amboy rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Perth Amboy average $1,428 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Perth Amboy average $1,794 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Perth Amboy average $2,543 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Perth Amboy average $3,422 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,428/month
471 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,794/month
631 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,543/month
1,182 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,422/month
1,537 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,300/month
160 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Perth Amboy, NJ?

Rents have remained stable over the past year, with little overall movement.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Perth Amboy, NJ

July 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Perth Amboy, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
4% $700 - $1,000/month
12% $1,001 - $1,500/month
24% $1,501 - $2,000/month
60% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Perth Amboy, NJ?

Because the average rent in Perth Amboy is $1,794, you’ll want to make about $5,980 per month or $71,760 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

City

Perth Amboy, NJ

264 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Perth Amboy, NJ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township

Quincy Heights - Woodbridge Township

175 Quincy Ct,
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

1-2 Beds | $2,300 - $3,500

Vermella Woodbridge

Vermella Woodbridge

6000 Vermella Way,
Woodbridge, NJ 07095

1-2 Beds | $2,657 - $16,208

The Pearl at Station Bay

The Pearl at Station Bay

2000 Schindler Drive,
South Amboy, NJ 08879

2 Beds | $2,955 - $3,205

Five85West

Five85West

585 Sayre Ave,
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

1-2 Beds | $2,100 - $3,750

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Perth Amboy?

The average rent in Perth Amboy is $1,794 per month, which is 7.9% higher than the national average of $1,662.

Are rents going up or down in Perth Amboy?

Rents in Perth Amboy, NJ are relatively stable, with minimal month-over-month change.

What rent range is most common in Perth Amboy?

In Perth Amboy, NJ, 60% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States New Jersey Perth Amboy Rental Trends

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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