Station Bay
1000 Schindler dr,
South Amboy, NJ 08879
Studio - 2 Beds | $2,145 - $3,195
Rental Market Trends in South Amboy, NJ
Updated September 2026
The average rent in South Amboy, NJ is $2,076/month.
Rent in South Amboy is 25% higher than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$2,076/month
Average Rent
860 Sq Ft
Average Size
-2.1%
Change / Year
54
Available Apartments
South Amboy rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in South Amboy average $2,166 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in South Amboy average $2,076 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in South Amboy average $2,830 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in South Amboy average $3,375 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in South Amboy, NJ?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.1%, which averages out to $44 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in South Amboy, NJ
September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
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$1,001 - $1,500/month
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$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 $2,076, you’ll want to make about $6,920 per month or $83,040 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.
How does South Amboy, NJ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare South Amboy, NJ to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Avg Rent: $1,835/month
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Avg Rent: $1,788/month
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Sayreville
Avg Rent: $1,829/month
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Laurence Harbor
Avg Rent: $1,849/month
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Keasbey
Avg Rent: $1,954/month
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Cliffwood
Avg Rent: $2,036/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in South Amboy?
The average rent in South Amboy is $2,076 per month, which is 24.7% higher than the national average of $1,665.
Are rents going up or down in South Amboy?
Rents in South Amboy, NJ are decreasing, with prices down 2.1% year-over-year and $44 less per month.
What rent range is most common in South Amboy?
In South Amboy, NJ, 100% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.