Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jersey City, NJ from $400 (160 Rentals)

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51 Audubon Ave
$9004 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Feb 28

51 Audubon Ave

Jersey City, NJ 07305
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209 Mallory Ave
$1,6001 Bedroom Home for RentAvailable Now

209 Mallory Ave

Jersey City, NJ 07304
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165 Vroom St
$1,650Studio, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

165 Vroom St

Jersey City, NJ 07306
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Resurrection House
from $422Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Resurrection House

69 Storms AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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191 Wegman Pkwy
from $5672 Bedroom Apartments

191 Wegman Pkwy

191 Wegman PkwyJersey City, NJ 07305
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218-220 Duncan Ave
from $8021 Bedroom Apartments

218-220 Duncan Ave

218-220 Duncan AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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170 Academy St
from $845Studio Apartments

170 Academy St

170 Academy StJersey City, NJ 07306
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100 Beacon Ave
from $8611 Bedroom Apartments

100 Beacon Ave

100 Beacon AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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305 Fairmount Ave
from $9151 Bedroom Apartments

305 Fairmount Ave

305 Fairmount AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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574 Bergen Ave
from $9431 Bedroom Apartments

574 Bergen Ave

574 Bergen AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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OVM Affordable
from $9952 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

OVM Affordable

683-689 Ocean AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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80 Lexington Ave
from $1,0142 Bedroom Apartments

80 Lexington Ave

80 Lexington AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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31-33 High St
from $1,0952 Bedroom Apartments

31-33 High St

31-33 High StJersey City, NJ 07306
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Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

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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.

Jersey City, NJ
Population: 265,549

Ranked #78

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Jersey City, NJ

Ranked #303

Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Jersey City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Jersey City is at The Sophia Tudor Apartments listed at $1,600.

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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