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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Journal Square Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $400 (47 Rentals)
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from $1,680Studio Apartments Available Now
Furnished Micro Studios
190 Academy StJersey City, NJ 07306
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Hummingbird Heights 320
320 Fairmount AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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from $1,730Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Magnolia Apartments
125-129 Magnolia AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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from $1,8001 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 7
45-47 Newkirk St
45-47 Newkirk StJersey City, NJ 07306
2720 John F. Kennedy Blvd
Jersey CityNJ07306
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Birchwood at Fairmount Hotel (62+ Community)
2595 John F Kennedy BlvdJersey City, NJ 07306
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
2801 John F Kennedy Blvd
2801 John F Kennedy BlvdJersey City, NJ 07306
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Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Journal Square?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journal Square Studio Apartments | $2,641 | $1,200 | $5,199 |
| Journal Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,277 | $1,100 | $5,757 |
| Journal Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,614 | $1,834 | $7,949 |
| Journal Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,101 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Journal Square Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ.
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Cheapest Available Journal Square Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Journal Square area of Jersey City, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at 246 Summit Avenue priced from $1,650. Furnished Micro Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,680. Here are the most affordable Journal Square apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 246 Summit Avenue | 246 Summit Avenue - 207 | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Furnished Micro Studios | Studio - Rear | Studio,1BA | $1,680 |
| Hummingbird Heights 320 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Magnolia Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,730 |
| 85 Van Reypen Street | Junior One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,745 |
| 61 Duncan Ave Apartments | One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,835 |
| Moxie @ JSQ | D Layout | Studio,1BA | $1,875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Journal Square, NJ
As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Journal Square area is the $0.60 price per square foot 544 Mercer St Model at 544 Mercer St, Unit 2 in the in the Journal Square neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Journal Square apartment is the 540 Mercer St Model at 540 Mercer St starting at $1,100 with a $0.55 price per square foot in the Journal Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Journal Square apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 544 Mercer St, Unit 2 | 544 Mercer St | Studio ,1BA | $0.60 |
| 540 Mercer St | 540 Mercer St | 1BR,1BA | $0.55 |
| 13 Boland St, Unit 1stFl | 13 Boland St | 3BR,2BA | $2.25 |
| 110 Glenwood Hill | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| 872 Bergen Ave | 2bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| 2685-Highland Arms Realty, LLC | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| 53 Jordan Ave, Unit 1R | 53 Jordan Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| 11 Saint Pauls Ave, Unit 4R | 11 Saint Pauls Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| 183 Beacon Ave, Unit 3 | 183 Beacon Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| 246 Summit Avenue | 246 Summit Avenue - 207 | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleJournal Square, Jersey City, NJ
Ranked #12
Among neighborhoods in Jersey City, NJ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ
William L Dickinson High School
Jersey City Public School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (2024)
2 out of 10
Mahatma K. Gandhi School
Jersey City Public School District
Public School - Grades PK-8 (1001)
2 out of 10
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Getting Around the Journal Square Neighborhood in Jersey City, NJ
Walk Score®
97 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
55 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
79 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Journal Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Journal Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Journal Square is under $1,875.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Journal Square?
The cheapest apartment in Journal Square is 246 Summit Avenue which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in Journal Square costs $5,524.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Journal Square?
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 17 regular apartments in Journal Square 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 Journal Square?
Cheap apartments in Journal Square have an average cost of $296 which is $5,228 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Journal Square.
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