Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hackensack River Waterfront Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $500 (24 Rentals)

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209 Mallory Ave

Jersey CityNJ07304
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191 Wegman Pkwy
2 Bedroom Apartments

191 Wegman Pkwy

191 Wegman PkwyJersey City, NJ 07305
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2048 John F Kennedy Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2048 John F Kennedy Blvd

2048 John F Kennedy BlvdJersey City, NJ 07305
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304 Ege Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

304 Ege Ave

304 Ege AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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144 Bergen Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

144 Bergen Ave

144 Bergen AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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366 West Side Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

366 West Side Ave

366 W Side AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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394 Woodlawn Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

394 Woodlawn Ave

394 Woodlawn AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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16 Bennett St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

16 Bennett St

16 Bennett StJersey City, NJ 07304
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Hackensack River Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hackensack River Waterfront, NJ

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Hackensack River Waterfront, NJ area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Hackensack River Waterfront Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units

Cheapest Available Hackensack River Waterfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hackensack River Waterfront area of Jersey City, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at The Agnes Co-Living priced from $1,605. 2040 Kennedy has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Hackensack River Waterfront apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Agnes Co-LivingPrivate Room with Private Bath B1BR,1BA$1,605
2040 KennedyF1BR,1BA$1,750
3 AcresS5Studio,1BA$1,850
The Beacon Jersey CityC-S1Studio,1BA$1,920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hackensack River Waterfront, NJ

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hackensack River Waterfront area is the $2.17 price per square foot 265 Fulton Ave Model at 265 Fulton Ave, Unit 2 in the in the The Hill neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Hackensack River Waterfront apartment is the 21 Bergen Ave Model at 21 Bergen Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,400 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the The Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hackensack River Waterfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
265 Fulton Ave, Unit 2265 Fulton Ave4BR,2BA$2.17
21 Bergen Ave, Unit 221 Bergen Ave3BR,1BA$2.40
322 Claremont Ave, Unit Claremont322 Claremont Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
187 Woodlawn Ave, Unit 2187 Woodlawn Ave3BR,1BA$2.45
119 Woodlawn Ave, Unit 2119 Woodlawn Ave3BR,1BA$2.15
151 Williams Ave, Unit 1L151 Williams Ave2BR,1BA$2.47
200 Van Nostrand Ave, Unit 200 van Nostrand ave apt1200 Van Nostrand Ave2BR,1BA$2.47
371 Danforth Ave, Unit 9371 Danforth Ave2BR,1BA$2.50
411 Woodlawn Ave, Unit 2411 Woodlawn Ave2BR,1BA$2.63
242 Lexington Ave, #6, Unit 6242 Lexington Ave, #61BR,1BA$2.74

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hackensack River Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ

Ranked #11

Among neighborhoods in Jersey City, NJ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Hackensack River Waterfront Neighborhood in Jersey City, NJ

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

62 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hackensack River Waterfront Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hackensack River Waterfront?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hackensack River Waterfront is under $1,920.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hackensack River Waterfront?

The cheapest apartment in Hackensack River Waterfront is The Agnes Co-Living which is listed at $1,605, while the average apartment in Hackensack River Waterfront costs $5,101.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hackensack River Waterfront?

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 630 regular apartments in Hackensack River Waterfront 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 Hackensack River Waterfront?

Cheap apartments in Hackensack River Waterfront have an average cost of $643 which is $4,458 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hackensack River Waterfront.

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