
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Jersey City Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $800 (31 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Downtown Jersey City area of Jersey City.


166 15th St

404 Baldwin Ave, Unit 2L

11 Saint Pauls Ave, Unit 4R

325 Baldwin Ave

155 Chestnut Ave

345 Baldwin Ave

298 Newark Ave, Unit 2

206 4th St
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Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Jersey City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Jersey City Studio Apartments | $3,964 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Jersey City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,409 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Jersey City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,123 | $1,890 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Jersey City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,450 | $2,300 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Jersey City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,300 | $7,200 | $7,400 |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Jersey City Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Jersey City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Jersey City area of Jersey City, NJ is a Studio unit found at 295J priced from $2,326. Starling has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,404. Here are the most affordable Downtown Jersey City apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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295J | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $2,326 |
Starling | S2 | Studio,1BA | $2,404 |
The Hazel Jersey City | S2B | Studio,1BA | $2,438 |
311 Pine - The Pine | B7 | 2BR,2BA | $2,782 |
Emerson Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Jersey City, NJ
As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Jersey City area is the $3.66 price per square foot B4 Model at One Ten in the in the The Heights neighborhood starting from $4,440. The second greatest value Downtown Jersey City apartment is the LINCOLN HOUSE - 2 Bedrooms Two Bathroom Model at Hamilton Park by Newport starting at $4,156 with a $3.75 price per square foot in the Pavonia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Jersey City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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One Ten | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $3.66 |
Hamilton Park by Newport | LINCOLN HOUSE - 2 Bedrooms Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.75 |
28 Center St, Unit 1 | 28 Center St | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
311 Pine - The Pine | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.11 |
Jasmin Terrace II | 2 BEDROOM / BALCONY | 2BR,2BA | $3.42 |
177 YORK St, Unit 2 | 177 YORK St | 2BR,1BA | $2.99 |
Bay Grove Arms | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.67 |
11 Saint Pauls Ave, Unit 4R | 11 Saint Pauls Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
298 Newark Ave, Unit 2 | 298 Newark Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.81 |
404 Baldwin Ave, Unit 2L | 404 Baldwin Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ
Dr. Ronald Mc Nair Academic High School
Dr. Michael Conti School
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Getting Around the Downtown Jersey City Neighborhood in Jersey City, NJ
Walk Score®
100 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
79 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
82 / 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 Downtown Jersey City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Jersey City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Jersey City is under $2,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Jersey City?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Jersey City is Bela which is listed at $2,950, while the average apartment in Downtown Jersey City costs $7,305.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Jersey City?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Jersey City have an average cost of $270 which is $7,035 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Jersey City.
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