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

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property at 96 Waldo Ave

96 Waldo Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 85 Laidlaw Ave

85 Laidlaw Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 44 Monitor St

44 Monitor St

Jersey CityNJ07304

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property at 270 Marin Blvd

270 Marin Blvd

Jersey CityNJ07302
property at 16 Laidlaw Ave

16 Laidlaw Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 570 Newark Ave

570 Newark Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306

Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
295JStudio BStudio,1BA$2,326
The MontgomeryAStudio,1BA$2,332
The Hazel Jersey CityS2Studio,1BA$2,444
StarlingS2Studio,1BA$2,528
One TenS19Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
70 Central2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.83
Hamilton Park by NewportLINCOLN HOUSE - 2 Bedrooms Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$3.60
100 HouseB62BR,2BA$4.32
28 Center St, Unit 128 Center St2BR,1BA$2.30
351 Marin1BR1BR,1BA$4.08
177 YORK St, Unit 2177 YORK St2BR,1BA$2.99
11 Saint Pauls Ave, Unit 4R11 Saint Pauls Ave2BR,1BA$2.75
298 Newark Ave, Unit 2298 Newark Ave2BR,1BA$2.81
Cast Iron Lofts1 Bed/1 Bath-051BR,1BA$4.20
523 Jersey Ave, Unit 2523 Jersey Ave2BR,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.

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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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.