Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
South Amboy, NJ

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Amboy, NJ is $2,750. This is +45%, or $850, higher than the national average.

$3.66

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,750

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

39

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Amboy, NJ is $2,750. This is +45%, or $850, higher than the national average.

$3.66

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

71%
27%
2%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

Households

53%
47%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
South Amboy, NJ

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in South Amboy, NJ have increased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 2% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
South Amboy, NJ

The monthly rent for an apartment in South Amboy, NJ is $2,750. A 1-bedroom apartment in South Amboy, NJ costs about $2,640 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,995. Houses for rent in South Amboy, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,150.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,655

23%

9%

2 bedroom

$2,800

5%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,850

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,200

15%

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,655

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

9%

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.

Compare rent prices in South Amboy, NJ to other cities

Median rent prices in South Amboy, NJ for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Clark, NJ.

South Amboy

Median rent price$2,750
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Amboy, NJ is 6% higher than the median rent in Clark, NJ.

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