Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bergen Lafayette Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $400 (65 Rentals)

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property at 99 Rutgers Ave

99 Rutgers Ave

Jersey CityNJ07305

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property at 51 Harrison Ave

51 Harrison Ave

Jersey CityNJ07304
property at 498 Ocean Ave

498 Ocean Ave

Jersey CityNJ07305
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Resurrection House
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Resurrection House

69 Storms AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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191 Wegman Pkwy
2 Bedroom Apartments

191 Wegman Pkwy

191 Wegman PkwyJersey City, NJ 07305
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305 Fairmount Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

305 Fairmount Ave

305 Fairmount AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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574 Bergen Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

574 Bergen Ave

574 Bergen AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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OVM Affordable
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

OVM Affordable

683-689 Ocean AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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80 Lexington Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

80 Lexington Ave

80 Lexington AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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The Brevard Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Brevard Apartments

37 Duncan AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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150 Belmont
Studio Apartments

150 Belmont

150 Belmont AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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2048 John F Kennedy Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2048 John F Kennedy Blvd

2048 John F Kennedy BlvdJersey City, NJ 07305
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196 Clinton Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

196 Clinton Ave

196 Clinton AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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2267 John F Kennedy Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2267 John F Kennedy Blvd

2267 John F Kennedy BlvdJersey City, NJ 07304
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Gold Star Realty
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Gold Star Realty

272 Monticello AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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354-358 Bergen Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

354-358 Bergen Ave

354-358 Bergen AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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166 Summit Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

166 Summit Ave

166 Summit AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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246 Summit Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

246 Summit Avenue

242-246 Summit AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bergen Lafayette Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bergen Lafayette area of Jersey City, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at 246 Summit Avenue priced from $1,650. 2040 Kennedy has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,725. Here are the most affordable Bergen Lafayette apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
246 Summit Avenue246 Summit Avenue - 2071BR,1BA$1,650
2040 KennedyF1BR,1BA$1,725
30-32 McAdoo AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,735

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bergen Lafayette, NJ

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bergen Lafayette area is the $0.65 price per square foot 346 Arlington Ave Model at 346 Arlington Ave, Unit 346 Arlington Ave in the in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood starting from $6,500. The second greatest value Bergen Lafayette apartment is the 126 Kearney Ave Model at 126 Kearney Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,500 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bergen Lafayette apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
346 Arlington Ave, Unit 346 Arlington Ave346 Arlington Ave5BR,5BA$0.65
126 Kearney Ave, Unit 1126 Kearney Ave4BR,2BA$1.39
60 Stegman St, Unit 160 Stegman St3BR,2BA$1.75
70 Brinkerhoff St, Unit 370 Brinkerhoff St3BR,1BA$1.91
678 Communipaw Ave678 Communipaw AveStudio ,1BA$1.00
96 Orient Ave, Unit 296 Orient Ave2BR,1BA$1.95
96 Orient Ave, Unit 296 Orient Ave3BR,1BA$1.95
147 Bostwick Ave, Unit 1147 Bostwick Ave3BR,1BA$2.00
119 Grant Ave, Unit 2L119 Grant Ave3BR,1BA$1.95
4 Warner Ave, Unit 54 Warner Ave3BR,1BA$2.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ

Ranked #15

Among neighborhoods in Jersey City, NJ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ

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Getting Around the Bergen Lafayette Neighborhood in Jersey City, NJ

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

69 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 Bergen Lafayette Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bergen Lafayette?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bergen Lafayette is under $1,735.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bergen Lafayette?

The cheapest apartment in Bergen Lafayette is 246 Summit Avenue which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in Bergen Lafayette costs $6,500.

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