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property at 55 Tonnelle Ave

55 Tonnelle Ave

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property at 96 Waldo Ave

96 Waldo Ave

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property at 46 E 22nd St

46 E 22nd St

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property at 29 Westervelt Pl

29 Westervelt Pl

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property at 310 W 20th St

310 W 20th St

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property at 28 Thorne St

28 Thorne St

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property at 821 Bergen Ave

821 Bergen Ave

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Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jersey City, NJ

Pricing Updated: 04/28/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Jersey City, NJ area range in price from $1,000 to $29,461 with an overall median price of $6,310. The three Jersey City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Hackensack River Waterfront at $1,175, Marion at $1,000, and West Side Hudson at $1,000. 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
Hackensack River Waterfront$3,595$1,175295
Marion$4,550$1,000259
West Side Hudson$4,816$1,000329
Washington Village$5,435$1,500425
Little India$5,475$1,100330
The Heights$5,500$1,500220
Journal Square$5,572$1,100380
Historic Downtown Jersey City$5,677$1,755150
700 Grove$5,935$1,725349
Bergen Lafayette$6,500$1,000484

Cheapest Available Jersey City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Jersey City, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at The Agnes Co-Living in the Marion neighborhood priced from $1,470. 65 West 39th Street Apartments in the Pamrapo neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jersey City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Agnes Co-LivingPrivate Room with Private Bath B1BR,1BA$1,470
65 West 39th Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625
246 Summit Avenue246 Summit Avenue - 2071BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jersey City, NJ

As of April 28, 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 544 Mercer St Model at 544 Mercer St, Unit 2 starting at $1,200 with a $0.60 price per square foot in the Journal Square 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
544 Mercer St, Unit 2544 Mercer StStudio ,1BA$0.60
540 Mercer St540 Mercer St1BR,1BA$0.55
126 Kearney Ave, Unit 1126 Kearney Ave4BR,2BA$1.39
12 E 49th St12 E 49th St3BR,1BA$1.67
70 Brinkerhoff St, Unit 370 Brinkerhoff St3BR,1BA$1.91
6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.89
678 Communipaw Ave678 Communipaw AveStudio ,1BA$1.00
96 Orient Ave, Unit 296 Orient Ave2BR,1BA$1.95
119 Grant Ave, Unit 2L119 Grant Ave3BR,1BA$1.95

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jersey City

What type of rentals are currently available in Jersey City?

There are currently 10541 Apartments for Rent in Jersey City, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $57,500. There are also 928 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jersey City ranging from $1,200 to $39,500.

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 $39,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,326.

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 $1,200 to $57,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,795 to $39,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,299 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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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

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As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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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.