Updated 2 Hours Ago
Highlights
- Stainless steel appliances
- New cabinets
- Stylish finishes
- Renovated bathrooms
- Waterfront
- New flooring
Location
248 1st St, South Amboy, NJ 08879, USA
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Amenities for 248 1st St
Features
| 2 Floors | Central Air |
Community
| Basement |
Grounds
| Three Parking Spaces |
Other
| Architecture Style: Colonial |
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One-time. Refundable.
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About 248 1st St
Property Status: Active Welcome to this beautifully fully renovated rental in the heart of South Amboy! Be the very first tenant to enjoy this completely updated home featuring a brand-new kitchen with new cabinets, countertops, and stainless steel appliances, beautifully renovated bathrooms, new flooring, fresh paint, modern lighting, new windows, and stylish finishes throughout. Renovated from top to bottom, this home offers a bright, modern, and move-in-ready living space. Ideally located just minutes from the South Amboy NJ Transit train station and the NYC ferry, commuting to Manhattan is quick and convenient. You'll also enjoy easy access to shopping, restaurants, parks, the waterfront, and major highways. Don't miss this rare opportunity to be the first to live in this beautifully renovated home! Office Phone: (732) 786-3838 Copyright © 2026 More MLS. 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 248 1st St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.3 miles away
- More space
- The 3-bedroom is 500 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1.6 miles away
- Priced higher than average
- 3-bedrooms are $650 more than the median rent in this area
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 2.1 miles away
Address details
| Zip code | 08879 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in South Amboy
3-bedroom apartments at 248 1st St cost about 14% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in South Amboy.
Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
South Amboy
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $3,200 |
| December 2024 | $3,000 |
| January 2025 | $2,800 |
| February 2025 | $2,775 |
| March 2025 | $2,730 |
| April 2025 | $2,775 |
| May 2025 | $3,170 |
| June 2025 | $3,200 |
| July 2025 | $3,200 |
| August 2025 | $3,407 |
| September 2025 | $3,545 |
| October 2025 | $3,497 |
| November 2025 | $3,090 |
| December 2025 | $2,837 |
| January 2026 | $2,828 |
| February 2026 | $2,900 |
| March 2026 | $2,925 |
| April 2026 | $3,068 |
| May 2026 | $3,110 |
| June 2026 | $3,175 |
| July 2026 | $3,425 |
| August 2026 | $3,480 |
| September 2026 | $3,562 |
| October 2026 | $3,412 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 248 1st St?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$158,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $158,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,950.
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Schools near 248 1st St
Acelero Learning - South Amboy Center
310 augusta st
south amboy, NJ, 8879
PKPublic
South Amboy Elementary School
249 john st
south amboy, NJ, 8879
PK, K-5Public
C+
Project Before at Selover School
150 lincoln st
south amboy, NJ, 8879
PKPublic
Acelero Learning - Second Street Center
132 second st
perth amboy, NJ, 8861
PKPublic
Rose M. Lopez Elementary School
435 seaman ave
perth amboy, NJ, 8861
K-3Public
C-
Neighborhood
Getting around South Amboy near 248 1st St
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 248 1st St, South Amboy
Groceries
8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes
5/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Restaurants
6/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
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 15-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
6/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
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