
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jersey City, NJ from $400 (162 Rentals)
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17 Britton St, Unit large room SRO

196 Danforth Ave, Unit Read Descrip

445 Ogden Ave.

99 Rutgers Ave

40 Booraem Ave

354 Bergen Ave

Furnished Micro Studios

192 Kensington Ave

2271 John F. Kennedy Blvd

Blue Pond Realty

328 Winfield Ave

The Steven II

295 Griffith St, Unit 6

Magnolia Apartments

7 Laidlaw Ave

516 Paterson Plank Rd, Unit 2R

2040 Kennedy

3495 John F Kennedy Blvd

149 Zabriskie St, Unit 3

102 Belmont Ave, Unit 1B

242 Lexington Ave, #6, Unit 6

235 Webster Ave

2720 John F. Kennedy Blvd

238 Fowler Ave, Unit 7

157 Congress St, Unit 1R

568 Communipaw Ave, Unit 202

1066 Summit Ave

134 Winfield Ave, Unit 6

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 | $3,539 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Jersey City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,801 | $1,190 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Jersey City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,842 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Jersey City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,121 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Jersey City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,235 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
Jersey City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $16,126 | $4,680 | $10,000+ |
Jersey City 6 Bedroom Apartments | $13,625 | $6,500 | $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: 03/27/2025Current apartment rentals in the Jersey City, NJ area range in price from $1,000 to $29,579 with an overall median price of $6,048. The three Jersey City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Marion at $1,000, Hackensack River Waterfront at $1,600, and Washington Village at $1,375. 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 | $2,800 | $1,000 | 6443 |
Hackensack River Waterfront | $3,815 | $1,600 | 7162 |
Washington Village | $4,712 | $1,375 | 5289 |
West Side Hudson | $4,881 | $1,000 | 9898 |
Little India | $4,950 | $1,190 | 6511 |
Journal Square | $5,149 | $1,190 | 11076 |
Historic Downtown Jersey City | $5,840 | $1,800 | 4069 |
700 Grove | $5,935 | $1,375 | 7387 |
The Waterfront | $6,085 | $2,000 | 7075 |
Paulus Hook | $6,103 | $1,900 | 8834 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jersey City, NJ
As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jersey City area is the $0.29 price per square foot 1431 37th St Model at 1431 37th St, Unit 1 in the in the Union Hill neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Jersey City apartment is the 471 Palisade Ave Model at 471 Palisade Ave, Unit Storefront or 3BR starting at $4,500 with a $1.80 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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1431 37th St, Unit 1 | 1431 37th St | 2BR,2BA | $0.29 |
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 |
678 Communipaw Ave | 678 Communipaw Ave | Studio ,1BA | $1.00 |
548 Bramhall Ave, Unit 3 | 548 Bramhall Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Jersey City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Jersey City is at Furnished Micro Studios listed at $1,625.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Jersey City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Jersey City Apartment is $1,555 at The Agnes Co-Living.
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 $1,895 at 1003 Ave C Apartments.
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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