Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Average rent in
Perth Amboy, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Perth Amboy
$2,450/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Perth Amboy is $2,450 per month as of October 2026. This is 29% above the national average rent, or $550 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Perth Amboy
27
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Perth Amboy rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Perth Amboy, NJ
Average rent prices in Perth Amboy have increased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Perth Amboy, NJ
Rent prices in Perth Amboy vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Perth Amboy is $2,200, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Perth Amboy run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,295.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,980 | 6% |  7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,275 | 7% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $2,900 | 7% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $3,900 | 13% | 22% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Perth Amboy, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,200 | No Change | 12% | |
Condos | $2,700 | 8% | 3% | |
Houses | $3,200 | 6% | 19% |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,980
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,275
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
22%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Perth Amboy, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,200
Last year
12%
Condos
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
19%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Perth Amboy, NJ, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Perth Amboy, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Perth Amboy and Cranford by all bedroom counts and property types.
Perth Amboy
29%higher than the national median
55%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Perth Amboy, NJ is 17% lower than the median rent in Cranford, NJ.
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6%$2,700
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8%$2,900
24%Discover rentals in Perth Amboy, NJ
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Perth Amboy
315 Watson Ave #4A, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Perth Amboy
389 Market St #2, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
4 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Perth Amboy
661 Catherine St #2B, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Perth Amboy
661 Catherine St #2A, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
17h ago
585 Sayre Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
2 beds
2 baths
$2,900–$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Perth Amboy
40 Fayette St #37, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Perth Amboy
410 Johnstone St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Perth Amboy
524 Great Beds Ct, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Perth Amboy
315 Watson Ave #4A, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Perth Amboy
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Perth Amboy
661 Catherine St #2B, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Perth Amboy
110 Market St #3E, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Perth Amboy
725 Parker St #3, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Perth Amboy
661 Catherine St #1D, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
1 bed
1 bath
$1,675
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Perth Amboy
315 Watson Ave #4A, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Perth Amboy
389 Market St #2, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
4 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Perth Amboy
661 Catherine St #1D, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
1 bed
1 bath
$1,675
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Perth Amboy
661 Catherine St #2B, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Perth Amboy, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Perth Amboy rental market.
How much is rent in Perth Amboy?
The average rent in Perth Amboy is $2,450 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Perth Amboy?
Average rent prices in Perth Amboy have increased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Perth Amboy rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Perth Amboy is 29% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Perth Amboy?
To comfortably afford rent in Perth Amboy, you'd need to earn approximately $98,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Perth Amboy?
May offers the best rental deals in Perth Amboy, with rents running about 19% lower than September, which sees the highest prices of the year.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).