Cheap Homes for Rent in Historic Downtown Jersey City Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,600 (11 Rentals)

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property at 96 Waldo Ave

96 Waldo Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 32 Magnolia Ave

32 Magnolia Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 270 Marin Blvd

270 Marin Blvd

Jersey CityNJ07302
property at 397 1st St

397 1st St

Jersey CityNJ07302
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Historic Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Historic Downtown Jersey City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Historic Downtown Jersey City area of Jersey City, NJ is a Studio unit found at Magnolia Apartments priced from $1,730. 45-47 Newkirk St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Historic Downtown Jersey City apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Magnolia ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,730
45-47 Newkirk Stunavailable1BR,1BA$1,800
500 Manila1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,817
134 Baldwin AveThird Floor Alcove STUDIOStudio,1BA$2,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Downtown Jersey City, NJ

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Historic Downtown Jersey City area is the $2.88 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at 344 Communipaw Ave in the in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood starting from $3,750. The second greatest value Historic Downtown Jersey City apartment is the 28 Center St Model at 28 Center St, Unit 1 starting at $2,300 with a $2.30 price per square foot in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Historic Downtown Jersey City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
344 Communipaw Ave3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.88
28 Center St, Unit 128 Center St2BR,1BA$2.30
177 YORK St, Unit 2177 YORK St2BR,1BA$3.03
298 Newark Ave, Unit 2298 Newark Ave2BR,1BA$2.81
110 Baldwin Ave, Unit 1110 Baldwin Ave2BR,1BA$2.75
450 GRAND St, Unit 3450 GRAND St1BR,1BA$2.53
535 Newark Ave, Unit Apt 2535 Newark Ave2BR,1BA$2.77
45-47 Newkirk Stunavailable1BR,1BA$3.00
500 Manila1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.03
360 W Side Ave, Unit 2360 W Side Ave1BR,1BA$3.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Historic Downtown Jersey City

What type of rentals are currently available in Historic Downtown Jersey City?

There are currently 696 Apartments for Rent in Historic Downtown Jersey City, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,800 to $21,350. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Historic Downtown Jersey City ranging from $1,600 to $6,850.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Historic Downtown Jersey City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Historic Downtown Jersey City ranges from $1,600 to $6,850 with an average monthly rent of $3,408.

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