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Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jersey City, NJ

Pricing Updated: 04/08/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Jersey City, NJ area range in price from $1,075 to $29,461 with an overall median price of $6,140. The three Jersey City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Marion at $1,190, Hackensack River Waterfront at $1,175, and Washington Village at $1,400. 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$1,190312
Hackensack River Waterfront$3,867$1,175256
Washington Village$4,777$1,400407
West Side Hudson$4,990$1,190291
The Heights$5,495$1,400206
Journal Square$5,774$1,190351
Historic Downtown Jersey City$5,840$1,755142
700 Grove$6,115$1,400289
The Waterfront$6,227$2,000254
Paulus Hook$6,294$1,900310

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jersey City, NJ

As of April 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jersey City area is the $0.65 price per square foot 346 Arlington Ave Model at 346 Arlington Ave, Unit 346 Arlington Ave in the in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood starting from $6,500. The second greatest value Jersey City apartment is the 1431 37th St Model at 1431 37th St, Unit 1 starting at $2,900 with a $0.29 price per square foot in the Union Hill 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.
346 Arlington Ave, Unit 346 Arlington Ave346 Arlington Ave5BR,5BA$0.65
1431 37th St, Unit 11431 37th St2BR,2BA$0.29
544 Mercer St, Unit 1544 Mercer StStudio ,1BA$0.60
143 Duncan Ave, Unit B basement143 Duncan Ave2BR,1BA$1.42
60 Stegman St, Unit 160 Stegman St3BR,2BA$1.75
4 Rose Ave, Unit 2 R4 Rose Ave1BR,1BA$1.32
70 Brinkerhoff St, Unit 370 Brinkerhoff St3BR,1BA$1.91
6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.80
548 Bramhall Ave, Unit 3548 Bramhall Ave1BR,1BA$1.85
99 Atlantic St, Unit Garden99 Atlantic StStudio ,1BA$1.84

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jersey City

What type of rentals are currently available in Jersey City?

There are currently 10516 Apartments for Rent in Jersey City, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,075 to $57,500. There are also 831 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jersey City ranging from $1,200 to $30,000.

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 $1,200 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,271.

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 $1,075 to $57,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,795 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,499 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,175.

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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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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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.