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Rental Market Trends in South Amboy, NJ

What is the average rent in South Amboy, NJ?

$2,122/month

Average Rent

860 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in South Amboy, NJ is $2,122 per month. This is 29% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $2,143 per month for a studio, $2,122 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,820 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,432 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,143/month
594 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,122/month
860 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,820/month
1,097 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,432/month
1,183 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,241/month
1,227 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 decreased by 1.3%, which averages out to $26 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in South Amboy, NJ
Last Updated April 2026
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 $2,122, you’ll want to make about $7,073 per month or $84,876 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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South Amboy, NJ

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Apartment communities in South Amboy we think you'll love

The Pearl at Station Bay

The Pearl at Station Bay

2000 Schindler Drive,
South Amboy, NJ 08879

$2,175 - $4,165

Studio - 2 Beds

Nieuw Amsterdam Village

Nieuw Amsterdam Village

25 Vandelft Dr,
South Amboy, NJ 08879

$1,660 - $2,360

1-2 Beds

Morgan's Bluff

Morgan's Bluff

1101 Klimek Pl,
South Amboy, NJ 08879

$2,149 - $9,265

1-2 Beds

The AXIS at South Amboy on Bordentown Ave.

The AXIS at South Amboy on Bordentown Ave.

611 Bordentown Ave,
South Amboy, NJ 08879

$2,250 - $2,925

1-2 Beds

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United States New Jersey South 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 February 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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