What is the average apartment size in Perth Amboy?

The average size for a Perth Amboy, NJ apartment is 1,015 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 Jan / 2026, the average rent in Perth Amboy is $2,416 per month, a 2.27% increase from last years average of $2,363.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Perth Amboy?

In Perth Amboy, studios rent for $1,530 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,862 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,459 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,453 per month

What is the average apartment size in Perth Amboy?

The typical apartment in Perth Amboy offers about 1,015 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Perth Amboy?

Studio apartments in Perth Amboy average 439 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 649 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,105 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,534 sq. ft.

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 32% of rentals in this range.

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

In Perth Amboy, 67% of households rent while 33% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 16, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Perth Amboy is $2,416, a 2.27% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,363.

Studio Apartments at $1,530 offer the most budget-friendly option with 439 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 649 square feet for $1,862, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,459 offer 1,105 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,534 sq ft) for $3,453, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Perth Amboy, NJ

Last updated: February 16, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,416	1,015 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,530	439 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,862	649 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,459	1,105 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,453	1,534 sq. ft.

Perth Amboy, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Perth Amboy, NJ have increased by 2.27% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,363 to $2,416.

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

The largest share of rentals in Perth Amboy, NJ (32%) 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?

12,671 or 67% of the households in Perth Amboy, NJ are renter-occupied while 6,348 or 33% are owner-occupied.

How Perth Amboy Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Perth Amboy	$2,416
Jersey City	$3,768
Jersey Shore	$2,153
Newark	$1,706
Bayonne	$2,585
East Orange	$1,849
Elizabeth	$1,854
Hoboken	$4,560
Summit	$2,862
Long Branch	$2,563
Paterson	$1,705
New York City	$5,227
Rahway	$2,442
New Brunswick, NJ	$2,628
Plainfield, NJ	$2,126
South Amboy, NJ	$2,684
Linden, NJ	$2,146

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.