What is the average apartment size in Perth Amboy?

The average size for a Perth Amboy, NJ apartment is 1,012 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Perth Amboy?

As of Apr / 2026, the average rent in Perth Amboy is $2,353 per month, a 0.82% decrease from last years average of $2,372.

What is the average apartment size in Perth Amboy?

The typical apartment in Perth Amboy offers about 1,012 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Perth Amboy, NJ Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Perth Amboy?

The typical rent budget in Perth Amboy ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 35% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Perth Amboy?

In Perth Amboy, 65% of households rent while 35% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: May 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Perth Amboy is $2,353, a 0.82% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,372.

One-bedroom apartments provide 655 square feet for $1,876, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,425 offer 1,104 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,532 sq ft) for $3,194, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Perth Amboy, NJ

Last updated: May 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,353	1,012 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,876	655 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,425	1,104 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,194	1,532 sq. ft.

Perth Amboy, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Perth Amboy, NJ have decreased by 0.82% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,372 to $2,353.

What's the typical rent budget in Perth Amboy, NJ?

The largest share of rentals in Perth Amboy, NJ (35%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Perth Amboy, NJ?

12,296 or 65% of the households in Perth Amboy, NJ are renter-occupied while 6,749 or 35% are owner-occupied.

How Perth Amboy Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Perth Amboy	$2,353
Jersey City	$3,688
Jersey Shore	$2,161
Newark	$1,722
Bayonne	$2,580
East Orange	$1,894
Paterson	$1,718
Elizabeth	$1,855
Hoboken	$4,500
Camden	$1,461
New Brunswick	$2,529
New York City	$4,719
Rahway	$2,452
Linden	$2,137
Plainfield, NJ	$2,111

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Perth Amboy apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.