Cheap Homes for Rent in Jersey City Waterfront Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,700 (8 Rentals)

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property at 270 Marin Blvd

270 Marin Blvd

Jersey CityNJ07302
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16 Laidlaw Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306

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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 $2,734. Here are the most affordable Jersey City Waterfront apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The MontgomeryAStudio,1BA$2,332
Parkside WestPARKSIDE WEST - Studio One BathroomStudio,1BA$2,734
Newport RentalsPARKSIDE WEST - Studio One BathroomStudio,1BA$2,734

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jersey City Waterfront, NJ

As of April 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jersey City Waterfront area is the $4.28 price per square foot 2 Bed/2 Bath-13 Model at Cast Iron Lofts in the in the Chelsea neighborhood starting from $4,853. The second greatest value Jersey City Waterfront apartment is the LINCOLN HOUSE - 2 Bedrooms Two Bathroom Model at Hamilton Park by Newport starting at $4,229 with a $3.81 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.
Cast Iron Lofts2 Bed/2 Bath-132BR,2BA$4.28
Hamilton Park by NewportLINCOLN HOUSE - 2 Bedrooms Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$3.81
351 Marin1BR1BR,1BA$4.11
45 River Dr S, Unit 331545 River Dr S1BR,1BA$4.11
177 YORK St, Unit 2177 YORK St2BR,1BA$2.99
62 Sussex St, Unit #362 Sussex St2BR,1BA$3.61
298 Newark Ave, Unit 2298 Newark Ave2BR,1BA$2.81
9 Saint Pauls Ave, Unit 2R9 Saint Pauls Ave2BR,2BA$3.88
270 Marin Blvd, Unit 6F270 Marin Blvd1BR,1BA$4.33
523 Jersey Ave, Unit 2523 Jersey Ave2BR,1BA$3.83

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jersey City Waterfront

What type of rentals are currently available in Jersey City Waterfront?

There are currently 746 Apartments for Rent in Jersey City Waterfront, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,737 to $29,461. There are also 70 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jersey City Waterfront ranging from $1,700 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Jersey City Waterfront?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Jersey City Waterfront ranges from $1,700 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,881.

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