Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
South Amboy, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in South Amboy

$2,800/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Amboy is $2,800 per month as of July 2026. This is 45% above the national average rent, or $870 more per month.

$3.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Amboy

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Amboy rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in South Amboy, NJ

Average rent prices in South Amboy have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 $2,870, whereas a house costs $3,295. 1-bedroom apartments in South Amboy run $2,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,150.

Listings

Studio

$2,500

6%

-

1 bedroom

$2,500

2%

37%

2 bedroom

$3,007

4%

18%

3 bedroom

$3,300

11%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,800

No Change

41%

Studio

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

37%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,007

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last year

41%

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

Median rent price$2,800
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,300
increased by71%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Amboy, NJ is 15% lower than the median rent in Clark, NJ.

Discover rentals in South Amboy, NJ

1d ago

Apartment for rent in South Amboy

120 N Broadway #4, South Amboy, NJ 08879

1 bed

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

355 Main St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in South Amboy

SINGLE_FAMILY - Colonial - South Amboy, NJ

355 Main St #2, South Amboy, NJ 08879

2 beds

1 bath

$2,800

$2,200

Price drop

Apartment for rent

112 N Broadway #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in South Amboy

CONDOS - Other - South Amboy, NJ

112 N Broadway #B, South Amboy, NJ 08879

2 beds

2.5 baths

$2,500

Condo for rent

5d+ ago

House for rent in South Amboy

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 $2,800 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Amboy?

Average rent prices in South Amboy have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 $870 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 $112,000/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?

Based on our current listings, utilities-included rentals are extremely rare in South Amboy, appearing in just 0.02% of listings. Three-bedroom apartments show the highest rate at 0.04% of units, while other bedroom types have virtually no utilities-included options.

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).

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