What is the average apartment size in South Amboy?

The average size for a South Amboy, NJ apartment is 1,038 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 South Amboy?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in South Amboy is $2,696 per month, a 5.85% decrease from last year’s average of $2,863.

What is the average apartment size in South Amboy?

The typical apartment in South Amboy offers about 1,038 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

South Amboy, NJ Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in South Amboy ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 43% of rentals in this range.

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

In South Amboy, 45% of households rent while 55% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in South Amboy is $2,696, a 5.85% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,863.

One-bedroom apartments provide 814 square feet for $2,405, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,949 offer 1,233 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in South Amboy, NJ

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,696	1,038 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,405	814 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,949	1,233 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

South Amboy, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in South Amboy, NJ have decreased by 5.85% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,863 to $2,696.

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

The largest share of rentals in South Amboy, NJ (43%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

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

1,855 or 45% of the households in South Amboy, NJ are renter-occupied while 2,285 or 55% are owner-occupied.

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How South Amboy Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
South Amboy	$2,696
Jersey City	$3,786
Jersey Shore	$2,164
Newark	$1,741
East Orange	$1,868
Elizabeth	$1,871
Bayonne	$2,604
Hoboken	$4,577
Paterson	$1,718
Summit	$2,852
Camden	$1,426
New York City	$5,284
Linden	$2,106
Rahway	$2,446
New Brunswick	$2,627
Plainfield, NJ	$2,130
Perth Amboy, NJ	$2,435

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 South 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.