Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
South Amboy, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South Amboy
$2,949/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in South Amboy is $2,949 per month as of October 2026. This is 55% above the national average rent, or $1,049 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Amboy
25
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South Amboy rentals at each price point
Rent trends in South Amboy, NJ
Average rent prices in South Amboy have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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
South Amboy, NJ
Rent prices in South Amboy vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Amboy is $2,777, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in South Amboy run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,059.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,950 | No Change | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $3,107 | No Change | 24% | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 |  4% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $3,400 | 20% | 12% |
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 South Amboy, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,777 | 5% | 46% | |
Condos | $2,700 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $3,500 | No Change | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,107
Last year
24%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
12%
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 South Amboy, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,777
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
46%
Condos
Average rent
$2,700
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last year
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in South 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 South Amboy, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in South Amboy and Clark by all bedroom counts and property types.
South Amboy
55%higher than the national median
69%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Amboy, NJ is 8% lower than the median rent in Clark, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$3,204
6%$2,650
10%$3,100
$2,449
5%$2,750
4%$3,480
$2,934
$2,650
$2,800
$2,350
19%$3,500
25%$2,850
19%Discover rentals in South Amboy, NJ
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Amboy
127 S Pine Ave, South Amboy, NJ 08879
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
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 South Amboy
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
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 South Amboy
275 Laurence Pkwy #A, South Amboy, NJ 08879
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
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
3d ago
House for rent in South Amboy
888 State Highway 35, South Amboy, NJ 08879
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
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 South Amboy
246 Main St, South Amboy, NJ 08879
2 beds
3 baths
$3,650
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 South Amboy
165 N Broadway #B, South Amboy, NJ 08879
2 beds
2.5 baths
$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
21h ago
1000 Schindler Dr, South Amboy, NJ 08879
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,239–$4,949
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Amboy
2000 Schindler Dr #A19, South Amboy, NJ 08879
1 bed
1 bath
$2,755
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
21h ago
1000 Schindler Dr, South Amboy, NJ 08879
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,239–$4,949
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Amboy
2000 Schindler Dr #A13, South Amboy, NJ 08879
1 bed
1 bath
$2,695
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 South Amboy
2000 Schindler Dr #A7, South Amboy, NJ 08879
1 bed
1 bath
$2,670
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 South Amboy
2000 Schindler Dr #B16, South Amboy, NJ 08879
2 beds
2 baths
$2,995
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 South Amboy
518 Orchard Pl, South Amboy, NJ 08879
4 beds
1.5 baths
$4,200
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
3d ago
House for rent in South Amboy
888 State Highway 35, South Amboy, NJ 08879
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
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
163 Norton St, South Amboy, NJ 08879
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 South Amboy
275 Laurence Pkwy #B, South Amboy, NJ 08879
3 beds
1 bath
$2,950
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 South Amboy
275 Laurence Pkwy #A, South Amboy, NJ 08879
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
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 South Amboy, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the South Amboy rental market.
How much is rent in South Amboy?
The average rent in South Amboy is $2,949 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Amboy?
Average rent prices in South Amboy have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.
How does South Amboy rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Amboy is 55% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,049 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in South Amboy?
To comfortably afford rent in South Amboy, you'd need to earn approximately $118,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).