Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jersey City Waterfront Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,400 (17 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jersey City Waterfront?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Jersey City Waterfront Studio Apartments | $4,104 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
Jersey City Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,447 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
Jersey City Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,267 | $2,250 | $10,000+ |
Jersey City Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,532 | $3,850 | $10,000+ |
Jersey City Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,200 | $7,200 | $7,200 |
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Cheapest Available Jersey City Waterfront Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jersey City Waterfront area of Jersey City, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at 500 Manila priced from $1,817. 100 House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,515. Here are the most affordable Jersey City Waterfront apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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500 Manila | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,817 |
100 House | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,515 |
Newport Rentals | PARKSIDE EAST - Studio One Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $2,730 |
One Ten | S17-a | Studio,1BA | $2,755 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jersey City Waterfront, NJ
As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jersey City Waterfront area is the $2.75 price per square foot 518 Manila Ave Model at 518 Manila Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Pavonia neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Jersey City Waterfront apartment is the 200 Greene St Model at 200 Greene St, Unit 3608 starting at $2,550 with a $2.13 price per square foot in the Pavonia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jersey City Waterfront apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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518 Manila Ave, Unit 1 | 518 Manila Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.75 |
200 Greene St, Unit 3608 | 200 Greene St | 2BR,1BA | $2.13 |
62 Sussex St, Unit #3 | 62 Sussex St | 2BR,1BA | $3.89 |
177 YORK St, Unit 2 | 177 YORK St | 2BR,1BA | $3.03 |
9 Saint Pauls Ave, Unit 2R | 9 Saint Pauls Ave | 2BR,2BA | $3.88 |
173 Brunswick St, Unit 2 | 173 Brunswick St | 2BR,1BA | $3.50 |
298 Newark Ave, Unit 2 | 298 Newark Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.81 |
360 W Side Ave, Unit 2 | 360 W Side Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
500 Manila | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
22 Beacon Ave, Unit 8 | 22 Beacon Ave | Studio ,1BA | $3.30 |
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Best Local Schools in Jersey City Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ
Dr. Ronald Mc Nair Academic High School
Dr. Michael Conti School
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Best Local Schools in Jersey City Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ
Dr. Ronald Mc Nair Academic High School
Dr. Michael Conti School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jersey City Waterfront Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Jersey City Waterfront?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jersey City Waterfront is under $2,755.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jersey City Waterfront?
The cheapest apartment in Jersey City Waterfront is 500 Manila which is listed at $1,817, while the average apartment in Jersey City Waterfront costs $7,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jersey City Waterfront?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 668 regular apartments in Jersey City Waterfront that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Jersey City Waterfront?
Cheap apartments in Jersey City Waterfront have an average cost of $209 which is $6,991 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jersey City Waterfront.
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