Rent by ZIP · Middlesex County
Rent in South Amboy, NJ 08879
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,420 (+5.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,660 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,800 | $1,670 | +7.8% | $1,620–1,980 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,940 | $1,830 | +6% | $1,746–2,134 | $1,137 ±$207 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,420 | $2,300 | +5.2% | $2,178–2,662 | $1,912 ±$196 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,880 | $2,760 | +4.3% | $2,592–3,168 | $2,088 ±$335 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,240 | $3,050 | +6.2% | $2,916–3,564 | $3,500+ |
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.
What renters pay in 08879
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08880 | South Bound Brook | $2,460 | $1,918 |
| 08876 | Somerville | $2,530 | $1,899 |
| 08882 | South River | $2,360 | $1,758 |
| 08884 | Spotswood | $2,240 | $1,186 |
| 08873 | Somerset | $2,840 | $2,190 |
| 08872 | Sayreville | $2,240 | $1,773 |
Fair Market Rents across Middlesex County, NJ · All NJ counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
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.