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Average Rent in South Amboy, NJ & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in South Amboy, NJ. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,980/mo
Lowest Available
$2,875/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
10
available now
Price Cuts This Week in South Amboy, NJ
5 listed units across 1 building offering 2 bed units in South Amboy, NJ dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $53/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station Bay | Unit 12, B8 | $2,995 | $2,900 | $95 |
| Station Bay | Unit 11, B8 | $2,960 | $2,895 | $65 |
| Station Bay | Unit 16, S2 | $2,160 | $2,095 | $65 |
| Station Bay | Unit 14, B8 | $2,900 | $2,875 | $25 |
| Station Bay | Unit 1, A12 | $2,545 | $2,530 | $15 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in South Amboy, NJ?
As of August 2026, the average rent in South Amboy, NJ is $2,980 per month across 1 apartment community and 10 available units.
The most affordable option is Station Bay starting at $2,875/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $2,980/mo.
Prices range from $2,875 to $3,170 per month. The most common price point is the $2,800 range, where 7 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in South Amboy, NJ
Rent Prices by Apartment in South Amboy, NJ
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station Bay | $2,875/mo | $2,980/mo | 10 | 4.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in South Amboy, NJ
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$119,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,980/mo.
Comfortable income
$143,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,875/mo), you need to earn at least $115,000/year.
Cost of living in South Amboy, NJ
We only have live rent data for South Amboy, NJ so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,980 |
| Estimated total | $2,980/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
Google Search Trends for South Amboy, NJ Apartments
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