Apartments for Rent in South Amboy, NJ

Prices and availability in South Amboy, NJ were last updated on 12 Nov 2026.

The best apartments in South Amboy, NJ are: Station Bay, The Pearl at Station Bay and 393 Prospect Street, Unit 2.

The average rent in South Amboy, NJ is $2,260.

The price range for a studio apartment in South Amboy, NJ is between $2,220 and $3,205.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in South Amboy, NJ is between $2,220 and $3,500.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in South Amboy, NJ is between $2,600 and $4,400.

In South Amboy, 44% of the residents are renting compared to 56% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 12% of South Amboy's rentals, 72% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 15% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in South Amboy is 42 years old, with 29% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which 96% are garden-style apartment communities, 4% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in South Amboy are around 0% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 64% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 34% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.