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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bergen Lafayette Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $400 (61 Rentals)
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27 Gardner Ave
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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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from $1,725Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Steven II
30-32 McAdoo aveJersey City, NJ 07305
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2040 Kennedy
2040 John F Kennedy BlvdJersey City, NJ 07305
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102 Belmont Ave, Unit 1B
102 Belmont AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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242 Lexington Ave, #6, Unit 6
242 Lexington Ave, #6Jersey City, NJ 07304
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238 Fowler Ave, Unit 7
238 Fowler AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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from $1,800Studio Apartment Available Now
568 Communipaw Ave, Unit 202
568 Communipaw AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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from $1,825Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
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400 Claremont AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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29 Clarke Ave, Unit 1L
29 Clarke AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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548 Bramhall Ave, Unit 3
548 Bramhall AveJersey City, NJ 07304
161 Monticello Ave
Jersey CityNJ07304
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187 Wegman Pky, Unit 1R
187 Wegman PkyJersey City, NJ 07305
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132 Stegman St, Unit 3L
132 Stegman StJersey City, NJ 07305
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8 Van Houten Ave, Unit 33
8 Van Houten AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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24 Kensington Ave, Unit 3E
24 Kensington AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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151 Wilkinson Ave, Unit 3L
151 Wilkinson AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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268 Bergen Ave, Unit 2R
268 Bergen AveJersey City, NJ 07305
317 Union St
Jersey CityNJ07304
18 Kensington Ave
Jersey CityNJ07304
115 Fairview Ave
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51 Harrison Ave
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77 Clendenny Ave, Unit 1B
77 Clendenny AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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2197 John F Kennedy Blvd, Unit 1R
2197 John F Kennedy BlvdJersey City, NJ 07304
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1991 Kennedy Blvd Properties
1991 John F Kennedy BlvdJersey City, NJ 07305
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Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bergen Lafayette?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen Lafayette Studio Apartments | $2,592 | $1,700 | $4,619 |
| Bergen Lafayette 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,071 | $1,399 | $5,500 |
| Bergen Lafayette 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,973 | $1,700 | $9,343 |
| Bergen Lafayette 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,712 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Bergen Lafayette 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,719 | $2,200 | $3,400 |
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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 Blue Pond Realty priced from $1,695. The Steven II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,725. Here are the most affordable Bergen Lafayette apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Pond Realty | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| The Steven II | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
| 2040 Kennedy | F | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bergen Lafayette, NJ
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bergen Lafayette area is the $1.92 price per square foot 309 Martin Luther King Jr Dr Model at 309 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Unit #1 in the in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Bergen Lafayette apartment is the 60 Stegman St Model at 60 Stegman St, Unit 1 starting at $2,100 with a $1.75 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 309 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Unit #1 | 309 Martin Luther King Jr Dr | 3BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| 60 Stegman St, Unit 1 | 60 Stegman St | 3BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| 70 Brinkerhoff St, Unit 3 | 70 Brinkerhoff St | 3BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| 96 Orient Ave, Unit 2 | 96 Orient Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| 96 Orient Ave, Unit 2 | 96 Orient Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| 548 Bramhall Ave, Unit 3 | 548 Bramhall Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| 47 Stevens Ave, Unit 2 | 47 Stevens Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| 47 Stevens Ave, Unit 3 | 47 Stevens Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| 180 Ocean Ave, Unit 2L | 180 Ocean Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| 119 Grant Ave, Unit 2L | 119 Grant Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.95 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ
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Among neighborhoods in Jersey City, NJ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ
Innovation High School
Jersey City Public School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (272)
4 out of 10
Ollie Culbreth Jr. School
Jersey City Public School District
Public School - Grades PK-8 (422)
1 out of 10
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Best Local Schools in Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ
Innovation High School
Jersey City Public School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (272)
4 out of 10
Ollie Culbreth Jr. School
Jersey City Public School District
Public School - Grades PK-8 (422)
1 out of 10
School data provided by Great Schools
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 $1,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bergen Lafayette?
The cheapest apartment in Bergen Lafayette is Blue Pond Realty which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Bergen Lafayette costs $6,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bergen Lafayette?
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 16 regular apartments in Bergen Lafayette 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 Bergen Lafayette?
Cheap apartments in Bergen Lafayette have an average cost of $153 which is $6,347 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bergen Lafayette.
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