1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Jersey City, NJ (2,490 Rentals)

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Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

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Jersey City 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: March 28, 2025

There are currently 4111 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Jersey City, NJ that range in price from $1,190 to $12,703. Greenville, Bergen Lafayette and Downtown Jersey City are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Jersey City with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Greenville237$2,736$1,250
Bergen Lafayette206$2,600$1,399
Downtown Jersey City201$3,805$1,737
Van Vorst Park201$3,805$1,737
Journal Square186$3,068$1,190
Paulus Hook184$3,821$1,900
Lincoln Park181$2,525$1,190
West Bergen180$2,470$1,190
Pavonia178$3,825$1,595
Claremont177$2,465$1,250

Largest Available Jersey City 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Jersey City, NJ is found at The Breton in the Tompkinsville neighborhood and is 1,303 square feet priced from $3,710. FOUND Study Chelsea- Student/Intern in the Gramercy-Flatiron neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,300 square feet and currently listed start at $2,750. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Jersey City:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The BretonB2 - A231,303 Sq Ft$3,710
FOUND Study Chelsea- Student/InternPrivate room in 12B2B Suite1,300 Sq Ft$2,750
The Beacon Jersey CityH-A371,183 Sq Ft$2,895
Hoboken PointAD61,157 Sq Ft$5,882
21 West StreetMZA06 - Res 25F-28F1,140 Sq Ft$6,016
Bay 1511BR - Building 11,117 Sq Ft$2,455
AtlasA5-Den1,068 Sq Ft$3,789
Courtyard at Jefferson1 Bed/2 Bath Den-1J1,065 Sq Ft$4,120
EDGE ApartmentsAvenue F | 1 Bed/2 Bath Duplex-B6D1,061 Sq Ft$3,430

Cheapest Available Jersey City 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 28, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Jersey City, NJ is the Private Room with Private Bath B Model starting from $1,555 at The Agnes Co-Living in the Marion neighborhood. The second most affordable Jersey City 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at 65 West 39th Street Apartments starting at $1,695 in the Pamrapo neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Jersey City is currently $3,797. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Jersey City:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Agnes Co-LivingPrivate Room with Private Bath B$1,555
65 West 39th Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,695
Blue Pond RealtyOne Bed$1,695
864 - Victoria Grande, LLC1BR/1.0BA$1,700

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Jersey City Overview

The second most populated municipality in the entire Garden State, Jersey City is an ever-growing and dynamic city center of the east coast. Home to almost 250,000 people, this epicenter has much to boast about, including an impressive infrastructure, solid economic base, and amenities galore.

Why live in Jersey City, NJ?

Stocked with job opportunities, area schools, and plenty of growing development, Jersey City rentals are among some of the most popular homesteads in the entire Garden State. Offering close proximity to the hub of the Big Apple, as well as an enormous assortment of cultural and recreational hotspots, Jersey City apartments are a fantastic way to get to know the east coast.

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Getting Around Jersey City, NJ

Walk Score®

89 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

72 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Jersey City Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Jersey City with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Jersey City is at The Agnes Co-Living listed at $1,555.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Jersey City Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Jersey City is $3,797.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Jersey City Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Jersey City is a 1,303 square feet unit starting from $3,710 at The Breton.

What is the average size for Jersey City 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Jersey City is currently 0 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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