
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Jersey City Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,500 (20 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown Jersey City area of Jersey City.


535 Newark Ave

201 St Pauls Ave

431 Monmouth St

193 Newark Ave

44 Monitor St
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63 Laidlaw Ave

382 2nd St

318 5th St

54 Monitor St

280 Marin Blvd

541 Newark Ave
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36 Perry St

378 Baldwin Ave

270 Marin Blvd

227 Christopher Columbus Dr

570 Newark Ave

16 Laidlaw Ave
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364 Marin Blvd

212 9th St
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 | $3,747 | $1,800 | $8,995 |
Downtown Jersey City 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,406 | $2,900 | $8,500 |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 20 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 | S2 | Studio,1BA | $2,444 |
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 12, 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 B4 Model at One Ten starting at $4,440 with a $3.66 price per square foot in the The Heights 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 |
One Ten | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $3.66 |
311 Pine - The Pine | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $2.92 |
28 Center St, Unit 1 | 28 Center St | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
Jasmin Terrace II | 2 BEDROOM / BALCONY | 2BR,2BA | $3.42 |
177 YORK St, Unit 2 | 177 YORK St | 2BR,1BA | $2.94 |
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Jersey City
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Jersey City?
There are currently 953 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Jersey City, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,695 to $29,461. There are also 123 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Jersey City ranging from $1,550 to $8,995.
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 $1,550 to $8,995 with an average monthly rent of $3,569.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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