Cheap Homes for Rent in Hackensack River Waterfront Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,300 (11 Rentals)

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property at 132 Mallory Ave

132 Mallory Ave

Jersey CityNJ07304

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property at 339 Danforth Ave

339 Danforth Ave

Jersey CityNJ07305

Hackensack River Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

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 $1,280. 3 Acres has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,825. 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 Shared Bath B1BR,1BA$1,280
3 AcresS4Studio,1BA$1,825
Rivet 26S3Studio,1BA$1,842
The Beacon Jersey CityC-S2Studio,1BA$1,845
The BallantineS2.1Studio,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hackensack River Waterfront, NJ

As of May 15, 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 290 Fulton Ave Model at 290 Fulton Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,900 with a $2.42 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
290 Fulton Ave, Unit 2290 Fulton Ave4BR,1BA$2.42
162 Clendenny Ave, Unit 2162 Clendenny Ave4BR,1BA$2.08
119 Woodlawn Ave, Unit 1119 Woodlawn Ave3BR,1BA$2.40
124 Mallory Ave, Unit 2124 Mallory Ave3BR,1BA$2.40
69 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Unit 269 Martin Luther King Jr Dr3BR,1BA$2.43
119 Woodlawn Ave, Unit 1119 Woodlawn Ave3BR,1BA$2.40
48 Bergen Ave, Unit 2F48 Bergen Ave2BR,1BA$2.21
173 Van Nostrand Ave, Unit 2173 Van Nostrand Ave3BR,1BA$2.22
282 Lexington Ave, Unit 1F282 Lexington Ave2BR,1BA$2.31

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hackensack River Waterfront

What type of rentals are currently available in Hackensack River Waterfront?

There are currently 221 Apartments for Rent in Hackensack River Waterfront, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,175 to $11,100. There are also 62 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hackensack River Waterfront ranging from $1,350 to $3,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hackensack River Waterfront?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hackensack River Waterfront ranges from $1,350 to $3,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,683.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hackensack River Waterfront?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hackensack River Waterfront range from $1,280 to $11,100, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,950 to $3,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,175.

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