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- Spacious living room
- Oversized living room
Location
159 1st St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861, USA
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Amenities for 159 1st St
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| Carpet | Window Units |
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| Outdoor Space |
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| Five Rooms | Multi Units |
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About 159 1st St
Property Status: Active Spacious, and sunny 3 bedroom apartament in the heart of Perth Amboy. The apartment features 3 bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen and oversized living room. Close to school, waterfront park, restaurants and shops. Additionally tenant has use of patio and the back yard. The apartment was freshly repainted. Immediate availability. Office Phone: (908) 273-0400 Copyright © 2025 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 159 1st St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Zip code | 08861 |
|---|---|
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Perth Amboy
3-bedroom apartments at 159 1st St cost about 9% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Perth Amboy.
Median rents as of Oct 18 2025.
Perth Amboy
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $2,918 |
| December 2023 | $2,680 |
| January 2024 | $2,775 |
| February 2024 | $2,774 |
| March 2024 | $2,960 |
| June 2024 | $3,270 |
| July 2024 | $3,116 |
| August 2024 | $2,980 |
| September 2024 | $2,862 |
| October 2024 | $2,675 |
| November 2024 | $2,800 |
| December 2024 | $2,787 |
| January 2025 | $2,800 |
| February 2025 | $2,712 |
| March 2025 | $2,465 |
| April 2025 | $2,359 |
| May 2025 | $2,472 |
| June 2025 | $2,600 |
| July 2025 | $2,670 |
| August 2025 | $2,607 |
| September 2025 | $2,700 |
| October 2025 | $2,790 |
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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 159 1st St
Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School
51 first st
perth amboy, NJ, 8861
K-4Public
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Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center
601 cortlandt st
perth amboy, NJ, 8861
PKPublic
Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center
925 amboy ave
perth amboy, NJ, 8861
PKPublic
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Neighborhood
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Perth Amboy near 159 1st St
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 159 1st St, Perth Amboy
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
5/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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Triangle Cafe
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Orellana Bakery LLC
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Lucky's Pizzeria
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