Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jersey City Waterfront Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,400 (17 Rentals)

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115 Hoboken Ave

Jersey CityNJ07310
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378 3rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

378 3rd St

378 3rd StJersey City, NJ 07302
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708-714 Jersey Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

708-714 Jersey Ave

708-714 Jersey AveJersey City, NJ 07302
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500 Manila
1 Bedroom Apartments

500 Manila

500 Manila AveJersey City, NJ 07302
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238 5th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

238 5th St

238 5th StJersey City, NJ 07302
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380 Montgomery St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

380 Montgomery St

380 Montgomery StJersey City, NJ 07302
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100 House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

100 House

100 Hoboken AveJersey City, NJ 07310
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150 Bay St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

150 Bay St

150 Bay StJersey City, NJ 07302
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Jersey City Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
500 Manila1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,817
100 HouseS1Studio,1BA$2,515
Newport RentalsPARKSIDE EAST - Studio One BathroomStudio,1BA$2,730
One TenS17-aStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
518 Manila Ave, Unit 1518 Manila Ave3BR,2BA$2.75
200 Greene St, Unit 3608200 Greene St2BR,1BA$2.13
62 Sussex St, Unit #362 Sussex St2BR,1BA$3.89
177 YORK St, Unit 2177 YORK St2BR,1BA$3.03
9 Saint Pauls Ave, Unit 2R9 Saint Pauls Ave2BR,2BA$3.88
173 Brunswick St, Unit 2173 Brunswick St2BR,1BA$3.50
298 Newark Ave, Unit 2298 Newark Ave2BR,1BA$2.81
360 W Side Ave, Unit 2360 W Side Ave1BR,1BA$3.33
500 Manila1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.03
22 Beacon Ave, Unit 822 Beacon AveStudio ,1BA$3.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Jersey City Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Jersey City, NJ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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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