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Rental Market Trends in South Amboy, NJ

What is the average rent in South Amboy, NJ?

$2,077/month

Average Rent

865 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+5.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in South Amboy, NJ is $2,077 per month. This is 28% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/month, making South Amboy one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in South Amboy, you can expect to pay about $2,196 per month for a studio, $2,077 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,782 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,196/month
588 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,077/month
865 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,782/month
1,090 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in South Amboy, NJ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 5.7%, which averages out to $118 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in South Amboy, NJ
Last Updated June 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in South Amboy, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
100% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in South Amboy is $2,077, you’ll want to make about $6,923 per month or $83,076 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.

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Nieuw Amsterdam Village

Nieuw Amsterdam Village

25 Vandelft Dr,
South Amboy, NJ 08879

1-2 Beds | $1,815 - $2,340

The AXIS at South Amboy on Bordentown Ave.

The AXIS at South Amboy on Bordentown Ave.

611 Bordentown Ave,
South Amboy, NJ 08879

2 Beds | $2,900 - $3,100

Marineview Apartments

Marineview Apartments

44 High St,
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

1-3 Beds | $1,525 - $2,035

Station Bay

Station Bay

1000 Schindler dr,
South Amboy, NJ 08879

1-2 Beds | $2,490 - $4,975

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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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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