
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jersey City Waterfront Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,400 (16 Rentals)
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298 Newark Ave, Unit 2

523 Jersey Ave, Unit 2

204 5th St

380 Montgomery St

115 Hoboken Ave

270 Marin Blvd, Unit 6F
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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 | $4,044 | $2,450 | $10,000+ |
Jersey City Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,538 | $1,737 | $10,000+ |
Jersey City Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,410 | $1,890 | $10,000+ |
Jersey City Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,665 | $3,485 | $10,000+ |
Jersey City Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,200 | $7,200 | $7,200 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Jersey City Waterfront Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ.
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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 Studio unit found at The Montgomery priced from $2,332. Parkside West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,737. 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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The Montgomery | A | Studio,1BA | $2,332 |
Parkside West | PARKSIDE WEST - Studio One Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $2,737 |
Newport Rentals | PARKSIDE WEST - Studio One Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $2,737 |
One Ten | S15 | Studio,1BA | $2,775 |
The Enclave | Residence S2-a | Studio,1BA | $2,785 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jersey City Waterfront, NJ
As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jersey City Waterfront area is the $3.77 price per square foot B20 Model at 100 House in the in the The Heights neighborhood starting from $4,430. The second greatest value Jersey City Waterfront apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath-13 Model at Cast Iron Lofts starting at $4,853 with a $4.28 price per square foot in the Chelsea 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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100 House | B20 | 2BR,2BA | $3.77 |
Cast Iron Lofts | 2 Bed/2 Bath-13 | 2BR,2BA | $4.28 |
Hamilton Park by Newport | LINCOLN HOUSE - 2 Bedrooms Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.82 |
351 Marin | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $4.11 |
45 River Dr S, Unit 3315 | 45 River Dr S | 1BR,1BA | $4.11 |
177 YORK St, Unit 2 | 177 YORK St | 2BR,1BA | $2.99 |
62 Sussex St, Unit #3 | 62 Sussex St | 2BR,1BA | $3.61 |
298 Newark Ave, Unit 2 | 298 Newark Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.81 |
9 Saint Pauls Ave, Unit 2R | 9 Saint Pauls Ave | 2BR,2BA | $3.88 |
523 Jersey Ave, Unit 2 | 523 Jersey Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.83 |
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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 $2,811.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jersey City Waterfront?
The cheapest apartment in Jersey City Waterfront is The Montgomery which is listed at $2,470, 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 13 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 $208 which is $6,992 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jersey City Waterfront.
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