1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Jersey City, NJ (2,514 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: May 03, 2025

There are currently 3630 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Jersey City, NJ that range in price from $1,100 to $14,570. Greenville, Downtown Jersey City and Van Vorst Park 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
Greenville214$2,709$1,250
Downtown Jersey City197$3,851$1,700
Van Vorst Park197$3,851$1,700
Pavonia184$3,851$1,600
Jersey City Waterfront180$3,862$1,700
Bergen Lafayette177$2,595$1,399
Paulus Hook172$3,858$2,849
Journal Square152$3,115$1,100
Newport152$3,776$2,085
West Bergen148$2,475$1,100

Largest Available Jersey City 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Jersey City, NJ is found at FOUND Study Chelsea- Student/Intern in the Gramercy-Flatiron neighborhood and is 1,300 square feet priced from $2,750. 21 West Street in the Downtown neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,213 square feet and currently listed start at $6,243. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Jersey City:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
FOUND Study Chelsea- Student/InternPrivate room in 12B2B Suite1,300 Sq Ft$2,750
21 West StreetMZA08 - Res 3A-22A1,213 Sq Ft$6,243
The Beacon Jersey CityH-A371,183 Sq Ft$2,695
The BretonB1 - A201,133 Sq Ft$3,175
Courtyard at Jefferson1 Bed/2 Bath Den-0L1,130 Sq Ft$4,120
20 Exchange1 Bed, 1 Bath1,085 Sq Ft$4,450
AtlasA5-Den1,068 Sq Ft$3,651

Cheapest Available Jersey City 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 03, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Jersey City, NJ is the Private Room with Shared Bath B Model starting from $1,280 at The Agnes Co-Living in the Marion neighborhood. The second most affordable Jersey City 1 Bedroom is the 246 Summit Avenue - 207 Model at 246 Summit Avenue starting at $1,650 in the Journal Square neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Jersey City is currently $3,861. 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 Shared Bath B$1,280
246 Summit Avenue246 Summit Avenue - 207$1,650
Hummingbird Heights 3201 Bedroom$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 $1,280.

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 $3,861.

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 1,300 square feet unit starting from $2,750 at FOUND Study Chelsea- Student/Intern.

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 700 sq ft.

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