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Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jersey City, NJ

Pricing Updated: 03/22/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Jersey City, NJ area range in price from $1,000 to $29,951 with an overall median price of $6,090. The three Jersey City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Marion at $1,000, Washington Village at $1,375, and Hackensack River Waterfront at $1,550. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Jersey City Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Marion$2,900$1,0006653
Washington Village$4,726$1,3755688
Hackensack River Waterfront$4,730$1,5507263
Little India$4,950$1,1906611
West Side Hudson$5,048$1,00010593
Journal Square$5,258$1,19011910
Historic Downtown Jersey City$5,815$1,8004317
700 Grove$5,821$1,3758212
The Waterfront$6,083$2,0008022
Paulus Hook$6,108$1,9009838

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jersey City, NJ

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jersey City area is the $0.29 price per square foot 1431 37th St Model at 1431 37th St, Unit 1 in the in the Union Hill neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Jersey City apartment is the 471 Palisade Ave Model at 471 Palisade Ave, Unit Storefront or 3BR starting at $4,500 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the The Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jersey City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1431 37th St, Unit 11431 37th St2BR,2BA$0.29
471 Palisade Ave, Unit Storefront or 3BR471 Palisade Ave3BR,1BA$1.80
544 Mercer St, Unit 1544 Mercer StStudio ,1BA$0.60
708 Broadway, Unit 3708 Broadway2BR,1BA$1.10
60 Stegman St, Unit 160 Stegman St3BR,2BA$1.75
4 Rose Ave, Unit 2 R4 Rose Ave1BR,1BA$1.32
930 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Unit B2930 John F. Kennedy Blvd1BR,1BA$1.63
678 Communipaw Ave678 Communipaw AveStudio ,1BA$1.00
208 Nunda Ave, Unit Basement208 Nunda Ave1BR,1BA$1.72
115 Rutgers Ave, Unit 1115 Rutgers Ave3BR,2BA$1.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jersey City

What type of rentals are currently available in Jersey City?

There are currently 10623 Apartments for Rent in Jersey City, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $31,720. There are also 712 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jersey City ranging from $1,075 to $75,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Jersey City ranges from $1,075 to $75,000 with an average monthly rent of $11,507.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Jersey City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Jersey City range from $1,100 to $26,850, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,075 to $25,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,175 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,200.

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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What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting

Written by: Trey Huguley

When it comes to renting a new apartment or home there can be a number of fees that you will want to keep in mind going into the process.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.