
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Jersey City Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,600 (14 Rentals)
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15 Hopkins Ave

18 Beacon Ave

535 Newark Ave

85 Laidlaw Ave

201 St Pauls Ave

44 Monitor St

350 8th St

445 Monmouth St

378 Baldwin Ave
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270 Marin Blvd

364 Marin Blvd

16 Laidlaw Ave

570 Newark Ave
Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Jersey City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Jersey City 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,722 | $1,749 | $6,900 |
Downtown Jersey City 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,489 | $2,900 | $7,500 |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 14 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. The Montgomery has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,332. 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 |
The Montgomery | A | Studio,1BA | $2,332 |
The Hazel Jersey City | S2 | Studio,1BA | $2,444 |
Starling | S2 | Studio,1BA | $2,528 |
One Ten | S19 | Studio,1BA | $2,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Jersey City, NJ
As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Jersey City area is the $3.83 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 70 Central in the in the Journal Square neighborhood starting from $4,714. The second greatest value Downtown Jersey City apartment is the LINCOLN HOUSE - 2 Bedrooms Two Bathroom Model at Hamilton Park by Newport starting at $3,994 with a $3.60 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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70 Central | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.83 |
Hamilton Park by Newport | LINCOLN HOUSE - 2 Bedrooms Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.60 |
100 House | B6 | 2BR,2BA | $4.32 |
28 Center St, Unit 1 | 28 Center St | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
351 Marin | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $4.08 |
177 YORK St, Unit 2 | 177 YORK St | 2BR,1BA | $2.99 |
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 |
Cast Iron Lofts | 1 Bed/1 Bath-05 | 1BR,1BA | $4.20 |
523 Jersey Ave, Unit 2 | 523 Jersey Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.83 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Jersey City
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Jersey City?
There are currently 934 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Jersey City, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,737 to $29,461. There are also 87 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Jersey City ranging from $1,650 to $7,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Jersey City?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Jersey City ranges from $1,650 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,640.
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