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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Perth Amboy, NJ

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  1. Building Photo - Kings Plaza
    Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $890+
    1 BED
    $1,062+
    2 BEDS
    $1,262+

    Kings Plaza

    270 King St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
  4. Building Photo - Jacobs Landing
    Good Value
    1 BED
    $1,576+
    2 BEDS
    $1,905+
    3 BEDS
    $2,190+
    4 BEDS
    $2,443+

    Jacobs Landing

    800 Bunns Ln, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
  17. Building Photo - 368 Rector St
    1 BED, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,950

    368 Rector St

    368 Rector St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
  19. Building Photo - Crossroads Gardens
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $1,990+
    2 BEDS
    $2,295+

    Crossroads Gardens

    1 Pikeview Ln, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
  22. Building Photo - 159 Fulton St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,200

    159 Fulton St

    159 Fulton St, Woodbridge Township, NJ 07095
  30. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,400

    1308 Cricket Ln

    1308 Cricket Ln, Woodbridge Township, NJ 07095
  31. Building Photo - Station Bay
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $2,485+
    2 BEDS
    $3,270+

    Station Bay

    1000 Schindler dr, South Amboy, NJ 08879
  38. Building Photo - 1301 Cricket Ln
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,600

    1301 Cricket Ln

    1301 Cricket Ln, Woodbridge Township, NJ 07095
  40. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,600

    1 Main St

    1 Main St, South Amboy, NJ 08879
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Perth Amboy at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,776
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44

Some Transit

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Somewhat Bikeable

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Perth Amboy, NJ Apartments for Rent

Nestled along the Raritan River and Arthur Kill, Perth Amboy combines historic charm with metropolitan convenience. This waterfront city, established in 1683, holds significant historical importance - it's home to New Jersey's first Carnegie library and was the site where Thomas Mundy Peterson made history as the first African-American to vote in the United States. The revitalized waterfront district features a welcoming promenade and marina, offering residents peaceful views of Raritan Bay.

Perth Amboy's rental market provides value within the New York metropolitan area, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,850 monthly. The city features established neighborhoods throughout, including waterfront communities and residential areas inland. For commuters, Perth Amboy offers convenient NJ Transit train service to Newark and New York City, plus easy access to Route 440 and the Outerbridge Crossing to Staten Island.

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Getting Around Perth Amboy

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79

Very Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
50

Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
44

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Education

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Perth Amboy High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,658 Students
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Robert N Wilentz Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-4
524 Students
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Edward J Patten Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-4
618 Students
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James J. Flynn Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-4
497 Students

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