What is the average apartment size in South Amboy?

The average size for a South Amboy, NJ apartment is 1,047 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 Feb / 2026, the average rent in South Amboy is $2,631 per month, a 5.06% decrease from last years average of $2,772.

What is the average apartment size in South Amboy?

The typical apartment in South Amboy offers about 1,047 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 $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 43% of rentals in this range.

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

In South Amboy, 44% of households rent while 56% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 08, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in South Amboy is $2,631, a 5.06% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,772.

One-bedroom apartments provide 788 square feet for $2,399, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,824 offer 1,261 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in South Amboy, NJ

Last updated: April 08, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,631	1,047 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,399	788 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,824	1,261 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

South Amboy, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in South Amboy, NJ have decreased by 5.06% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,772 to $2,631.

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

The largest share of rentals in South Amboy, NJ (43%) 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 South Amboy, NJ?

1,832 or 44% of the households in South Amboy, NJ are renter-occupied while 2,377 or 56% are owner-occupied.

How South Amboy Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
South Amboy	$2,631
Jersey City	$3,698
Jersey Shore	$2,159
Newark	$1,729
Bayonne	$2,576
East Orange	$1,899
Elizabeth	$1,868
Hoboken	$4,492
Summit	$2,877
Long Branch	$2,653
Paterson	$1,734
New York City	$4,861
Rahway	$2,445
Perth Amboy	$2,353
New Brunswick, NJ	$2,595
Plainfield, NJ	$2,075
Linden, NJ	$2,144

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.