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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jersey City, NJ from $400 (175 Rentals)
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17 Britton St, Unit large room SRO
17 Britton StJersey City, NJ 07306
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from $1,250Studio Apartment Available Now
196 Danforth Ave, Unit L1rm
196 Danforth AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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Furnished Micro Studios
190 Academy StJersey City, NJ 07306
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from $1,695Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Blue Pond Realty
34 Clifton PlJersey City, NJ 07304
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41 Leonard St, Unit 11
41 Leonard StJersey City, NJ 07307
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137 Myrtle Ave, Unit 1A
137 Myrtle AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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170 Garfield Ave, Unit 1
170 Garfield AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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from $1,730Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Magnolia Apartments
125-129 Magnolia AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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from $1,7492 Bedroom Apartment Available Now
298 Martin Luther King Dr, Unit 2R
298 Martin Luther King DrJersey City, NJ 07305
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from $1,7502 Bedroom Apartment Available Now
54 Harrison Ave, Unit 2
54 Harrison AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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from $1,750Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Arlington Hill
424 Arlington AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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3495 John F Kennedy Blvd
3495 John F Kennedy BlvdJersey City, NJ 07307
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31 Randolph Ave, Unit Apt 1
31 Randolph AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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242 Lexington Ave, #6, Unit 6
242 Lexington Ave, #6Jersey City, NJ 07304
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14 Sherman Ave, Unit 4
14 Sherman AveJersey City, NJ 07307
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157 Congress St, Unit 1R
157 Congress StJersey City, NJ 07307
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535 Newark Ave, Unit Apt 2
535 Newark AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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142 Clendenny Ave, Unit 3R
142 Clendenny AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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102 Belmont Ave, Unit 1B
102 Belmont AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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2040 Kennedy
2040 John F Kennedy BlvdJersey City, NJ 07305
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Jersey City Studio Apartments | $3,446 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Jersey City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,717 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Jersey City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,787 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Jersey City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,159 | $1,225 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Jersey City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,297 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,997 | $2,250 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 6 Bedroom Apartments | $20,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jersey City, NJ
Pricing Updated: 02/13/2025Current apartment rentals in the Jersey City, NJ area range in price from $1,000 to $26,597 with an overall median price of $5,754. The three Jersey City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Side Hudson at $1,000, Marion at $1,000, and Hackensack River Waterfront at $1,000. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Hudson | $2,850 | $1,000 | 881 |
| Marion | $2,975 | $1,000 | 6323 |
| Hackensack River Waterfront | $3,395 | $1,000 | 8004 |
| Greenville | $3,404 | $1,000 | 8963 |
| Washington Village | $4,658 | $1,650 | 6732 |
| Journal Square | $4,737 | $1,190 | 10908 |
| 700 Grove | $4,829 | $1,650 | 7395 |
| Bergen Lafayette | $4,950 | $1,000 | 11995 |
| Claremont | $4,950 | $1,000 | 8549 |
| Little India | $4,950 | $1,190 | 6718 |
Cheapest Available Jersey City Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Jersey City, NJ is a Studio unit found at Furnished Micro Studios in the Journal Square neighborhood priced from $1,575. 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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| Furnished Micro Studios | Studio - Front | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
| The Sophia Tudor Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| 864 - Victoria Grande, LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jersey City, NJ
As of February 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jersey City area is the $0.60 price per square foot 544 Mercer St Model at 544 Mercer St, Unit 1 in the in the Journal Square neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Jersey City apartment is the 714 Columbia Ave Model at 714 Columbia Ave, Unit 3 bed apartments starting at $2,450 with a $1.36 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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| 544 Mercer St, Unit 1 | 544 Mercer St | Studio ,1BA | $0.60 |
| 714 Columbia Ave, Unit 3 bed apartments | 714 Columbia Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 237 Maple St, Unit 2 | 237 Maple St | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 14 Bergen Ave, Unit 2 | 14 Bergen Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.92 |
| 70 Brinkerhoff St, Unit 3 | 70 Brinkerhoff St | 3BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| 31 Gray St, Unit Unit#3 | 31 Gray St | 3BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 309 OM 309-311 6th Street LLC | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 415 Ocean Ave, Unit 3 | 415 Ocean Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| 678 Communipaw Ave | 678 Communipaw Ave | Studio ,1BA | $1.00 |
| 298 Martin Luther King Dr, Unit 2R | 298 Martin Luther King Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
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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
Jersey City Public School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (701)
10 out of 10
Dr. Michael Conti School
Jersey City Public School District
Public School - Grades PK-8 (672)
8 out of 10
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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Jersey City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Jersey City is at Furnished Micro Studios listed at $1,575.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Jersey City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Jersey City Apartment is $1,600 at 864 - Victoria Grande, LLC.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Jersey City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Jersey City is starting from $1,825 at Blue Pond Realty.
What is the most affordable Jersey City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Jersey City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Blue Pond Realty and starts from $1,950.
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