Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
South Amboy, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South Amboy
$2,827/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in South Amboy is $2,827 per month as of June 2026. This is 45% above the national average rent, or $877 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Amboy
25
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 9% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $2,755, whereas a house costs $3,295. 1-bedroom apartments in South Amboy run $2,435 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,140.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,500 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,000 |  1% | 19% | |
2 bedroom | $3,142 | No Change | 26% | |
3 bedroom | $3,100 | 2% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $3,600 | No Change | 43% |
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 | $2,755 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,400 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,295 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
19%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,142
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
26%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
43%
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
$2,755
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$3,295
Last 30 days
4%
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
45%higher than the national median
44%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Amboy, NJ is 1% higher than the median rent in Clark, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,800
20%$2,462
2%$3,025
4%$2,550
1%$2,695
1%$3,000
$2,600
10%$2,650
11%$2,650
1%$2,500
26%$2,695
1%$2,797
47%Discover rentals in South Amboy, NJ
2d ago
Condo for rent in South Amboy
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,850
$1,750
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Amboy
243 Augusta St, South Amboy, NJ 08879
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
$2,200
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Amboy
253 9th St #A, South Amboy, NJ 08879
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in South Amboy
112 N Broadway #B, South Amboy, NJ 08879
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,600
$2,500
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Amboy
76 Raritan Reach Rd, South Amboy, NJ 08879
3 beds
3.5 baths
$8,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in South Amboy
246 Main St, South Amboy, NJ 08879
2 beds
3 baths
$3,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in South Amboy
234 Main St, South Amboy, NJ 08879
2 beds
3 baths
$3,650
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in South Amboy
39 Rozalyn Ln #141, South Amboy, NJ 08879
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,295
House for rent
2d ago
1000 Schindler Dr, South Amboy, NJ 08879
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,090–$3,930
Price drop
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
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
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
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1000 Schindler Dr, South Amboy, NJ 08879
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,090–$3,930
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Apartment for rent in South Amboy
511 Lefferts St #B, South Amboy, NJ 08879
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in South Amboy
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,850
$1,750
Price drop
Condo for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in South Amboy
112 N Broadway #C, South Amboy, NJ 08879
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Amboy
243 Augusta St, South Amboy, NJ 08879
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
$2,200
Price drop
House 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 $2,827 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Amboy?
Average rent prices in South Amboy have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does South Amboy rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Amboy is 45% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $877 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 $113,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in South Amboy?
The best time to look for an apartment is not specified, but generally, late spring and early summer are popular times to search for rentals.
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).