Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jersey City, NJ from $400 (163 Rentals)
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66 Tuers Ave

782 Ocean Ave

3495 John F Kennedy Blvd

154 Kensington Ave

34 Wilkinson Ave, Unit 1
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10 Sherman Pl

Furnished Micro Studios

737 Montgomery St

Hummingbird Heights 320

42 Seaview Ave

166 Garfield Ave, Unit 2R

45-47 Newkirk St

104 Belmont Ave
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330 Sip Ave

242 Lexington Ave, #6, Unit 6

2040 Kennedy

218 Fairmount Ave, Unit 3

Magnolia Apartments

196 Danforth Ave, Unit Tiny Home

56 Park St
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6 Jordan Ave

20 Wallis Ave

4 Bayview Ave, Unit Bayview 1st Floor

118 Corbin Ave
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Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jersey City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Jersey City Studio Apartments | $3,431 | $1,060 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Jersey City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,940 | $1,123 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Jersey City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,846 | $1,547 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Jersey City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,498 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Jersey City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,880 | $2,195 | $10,000+ |
Jersey City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,858 | $2,900 | $8,395 |
Jersey City 6 Bedroom Apartments | $9,878 | $6,000 | $10,000+ |
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Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jersey City, NJ
Pricing Updated: 09/18/2025Current apartment rentals in the Jersey City, NJ area range in price from $1,060 to $30,000 with an overall median price of $5,960. The three Jersey City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Side Hudson at $1,060, Hackensack River Waterfront at $1,780, and Marion at $1,060. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Jersey City Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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West Side Hudson | $2,750 | $1,060 | 65 |
Hackensack River Waterfront | $3,000 | $1,780 | 97 |
Marion | $4,000 | $1,060 | 259 |
Journal Square | $4,408 | $1,200 | 204 |
The Heights | $4,596 | $1,500 | 263 |
Washington Village | $4,814 | $1,500 | 311 |
700 Grove | $5,495 | $1,500 | 410 |
Historic Downtown Jersey City | $5,520 | $1,755 | 131 |
Little India | $5,525 | $1,200 | 340 |
Bergen Lafayette | $6,000 | $1,060 | 248 |
Cheapest Available Jersey City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Jersey City, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at The Agnes Co-Living in the Marion neighborhood priced from $1,350. The Sophia Tudor Apartments in the Journal Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jersey City apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Agnes Co-Living | Private Room with Shared Bath D | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
The Sophia Tudor Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
166 Summit Ave | 1 bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jersey City, NJ
As of September 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jersey City area is the $0.25 price per square foot 350 Arlington Ave Model at 350 Arlington Ave in the in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Jersey City apartment is the 86 Prospect St Model at 86 Prospect St, Unit #1 starting at $3,750 with a $0.38 price per square foot in the The Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jersey City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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350 Arlington Ave | 350 Arlington Ave | 1BR,1.5BA | $0.25 |
86 Prospect St, Unit #1 | 86 Prospect St | 4BR,2BA | $0.38 |
346 Arlington Ave, Unit 346 Arlington Ave | 346 Arlington Ave | 5BR,5BA | $0.60 |
37 Wall Street | $4.25/sq.ft. - 17Q | Studio ,1BA | $1.00 |
59 Vroom St | 59 Vroom St | Studio ,1BA | $0.67 |
688 Communipaw Ave | 688 Communipaw Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.71 |
205 Wilkinson Ave, Unit #1 | 205 Wilkinson Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.65 |
197 Myrtle Ave, Unit 2 | 197 Myrtle Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.75 |
4 Bayview Ave, Unit Bayview 1st Floor | 4 Bayview Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
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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.
Best Local Schools in Jersey City, NJ
Dr. Ronald Mc Nair Academic High School
Dr. Michael Conti School
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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 Cheap Jersey City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Jersey City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jersey City is under $1,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jersey City?
The cheapest apartment in Jersey City is The Agnes Co-Living which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Jersey City costs $5,960.
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