Cheap Homes for Rent in Historic Downtown Jersey City Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,600 (6 Rentals)

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Cheap Homes in the Historic Downtown Jersey City area of Jersey City.

property at 96 Waldo Ave

96 Waldo 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 211 Baldwin Ave

211 Baldwin Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306

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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. 295J has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,326. 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
295JStudio BStudio,1BA$2,326
134 Baldwin AveThird Floor Alcove STUDIOStudio,1BA$2,350

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

As of May 01, 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 LINCOLN HOUSE - 2 Bedrooms Two Bathroom Model at Hamilton Park by Newport starting at $4,029 with a $3.63 price per square foot in the Pavonia 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
Hamilton Park by NewportLINCOLN HOUSE - 2 Bedrooms Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$3.63
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
298 Newark Ave, Unit 2298 Newark Ave2BR,1BA$2.81
Bay Grove ArmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.88
19 RockTop Floor Corner One Bedroom NYC Views1BR,1.5BA$3.43
523 Jersey Ave, Unit 2523 Jersey Ave2BR,1BA$3.83
134 Baldwin AveThird Floor Alcove STUDIOStudio ,1BA$4.19

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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 695 Apartments for Rent in Historic Downtown Jersey City, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,755 to $18,496. There are also 52 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Historic Downtown Jersey City ranging from $1,650 to $7,500.

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 $1,650 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,520.

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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