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Rent in Perth Amboy, NJ 08862
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,600 (+5.3% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,940 | $1,790 | +8.4% | $1,746–2,134 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $2,080 | $1,970 | +5.6% | $1,872–2,288 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,600 | $2,470 | +5.3% | $2,340–2,860 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,100 | $2,960 | +4.7% | $2,790–3,410 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,480 | $3,270 | +6.4% | $3,132–3,828 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $2,623.
The Census doesn't publish reliable rent figures for this ZIP code, usually because few homes here are rented.
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08861 | Perth Amboy | $2,250 | $1,762 |
| 08863 | Fords | $2,740 | $2,078 |
| 08859 | Parlin | $2,310 | $1,829 |
| 08865 | Phillipsburg | $1,960 | $1,446 |
| 08857 | Old Bridge | $2,340 | $1,899 |
| 08867 | Pittstown | $2,420 | – |
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Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.