Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jersey City, NJ from $400 (162 Rentals)
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115 Rutgers Ave, Unit 1

17 Britton St, Unit large room SRO

196 Danforth Ave, Unit Read Descrip

99 Rutgers Ave

209 Mallory Ave

267 Central Ave, Unit Rear

208 Nunda Ave, Unit Basement

Furnished Micro Studios

2271 John F. Kennedy Blvd

Blue Pond Realty

40 Booraem Ave

328 Winfield Ave

The Steven II

Magnolia Apartments

3495 John F Kennedy Blvd

2040 Kennedy

103 Woodlawn Ave, Unit 1F

516 Paterson Plank Rd, Unit 2R

56 Gardner Ave, Unit 3

821 Bergen Ave

242 Lexington Ave, #6, Unit 6

235 Webster Ave

157 Congress St, Unit 1R

568 Communipaw Ave, Unit 202

134 Winfield Ave, Unit 6

1066 Summit Ave

119 Booraem Ave

535 Newark Ave, Unit Apt 2

Birchwood at Fairmount Hotel (62+ Community)
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 | $3,491 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Jersey City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,781 | $1,190 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Jersey City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,819 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Jersey City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,335 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Jersey City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,430 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
Jersey City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $16,093 | $4,680 | $10,000+ |
Jersey City 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,500 | $6,500 | $6,500 |
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Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jersey City, NJ
Pricing Updated: 03/20/2025Current apartment rentals in the Jersey City, NJ area range in price from $1,000 to $29,972 with an overall median price of $6,096. The three Jersey City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Marion at $1,000, Washington Village at $1,550, and Hackensack River Waterfront at $1,550. 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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Marion | $3,050 | $1,000 | 6850 |
Washington Village | $4,726 | $1,550 | 5890 |
Hackensack River Waterfront | $4,730 | $1,550 | 7186 |
Little India | $4,950 | $1,190 | 6829 |
West Side Hudson | $5,085 | $1,000 | 10091 |
Journal Square | $5,245 | $1,190 | 11666 |
Historic Downtown Jersey City | $5,746 | $1,800 | 4293 |
700 Grove | $5,878 | $1,550 | 7718 |
The Waterfront | $6,083 | $2,000 | 7497 |
Paulus Hook | $6,101 | $1,900 | 9355 |
Cheapest Available Jersey City Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1106 - OM-1106 New York Avenue LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jersey City, NJ
As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jersey City area is the $1.80 price per square foot 471 Palisade Ave Model at 471 Palisade Ave, Unit Storefront or 3BR in the in the The Heights neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Jersey City apartment is the 544 Mercer St Model at 544 Mercer St, Unit 1 starting at $1,200 with a $0.60 price per square foot in the Journal Square 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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471 Palisade Ave, Unit Storefront or 3BR | 471 Palisade Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.80 |
544 Mercer St, Unit 1 | 544 Mercer St | Studio ,1BA | $0.60 |
708 Broadway, Unit 3 | 708 Broadway | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
60 Stegman St, Unit 1 | 60 Stegman St | 3BR,2BA | $1.75 |
4 Rose Ave, Unit 2 R | 4 Rose Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
930 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Unit B2 | 930 John F. Kennedy Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
678 Communipaw Ave | 678 Communipaw Ave | Studio ,1BA | $1.00 |
208 Nunda Ave, Unit Basement | 208 Nunda Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
115 Rutgers Ave, Unit 1 | 115 Rutgers Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.38 |
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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 $1,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jersey City?
The cheapest apartment in Jersey City is 1106 - OM-1106 New York Avenue LLC which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Jersey City costs $6,096.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jersey City?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11,460 regular apartments in Jersey City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Jersey City?
Cheap apartments in Jersey City have an average cost of $292 which is $5,804 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jersey City.
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