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17 Britton St, Unit large room SRO
17 Britton StJersey City, NJ 07306
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Journal Square Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $400 (46 Rentals)
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Furnished Micro Studios
190 Academy StJersey City, NJ 07306
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Magnolia Apartments
125-129 Magnolia AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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535 Newark Ave, Unit Apt 2
535 Newark AveJersey City, NJ 07306
2720 John F. Kennedy Blvd
Jersey CityNJ07306
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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 | $2,669 | $1,200 | $4,949 |
| Journal Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,319 | $1,190 | $5,615 |
| Journal Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,679 | $1,800 | $7,884 |
| Journal Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,002 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
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Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide
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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 Studio unit found at Furnished Micro Studios priced from $1,665. Magnolia Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,730. Here are the most affordable Journal Square apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furnished Micro Studios | Studio - Rear | Studio,1BA | $1,665 |
| Magnolia Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,730 |
| 45-47 Newkirk St | unavailable | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| 61 Duncan Ave Apartments | One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,835 |
| Moxie @ JSQ | D Layout | Studio,1BA | $1,875 |
| The Beacon Jersey City | H-S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| 25 Senate Place | Studio + Alcove | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Journal Square, NJ
As of April 06, 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 1 in the in the Journal Square neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Journal Square apartment is the 272 St Pauls Ave Model at 272 St Pauls Ave, Unit 1 starting at $4,000 with a $2.67 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 1 | 544 Mercer St | Studio ,1BA | $0.60 |
| 272 St Pauls Ave, Unit 1 | 272 St Pauls Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.67 |
| 13 Boland St, Unit 1stFl | 13 Boland St | 3BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| 75 Corbin Ave, Unit 2 | 75 Corbin Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 110 Glenwood Hill | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| 115 Oakland Ave, Unit 3 | 115 Oakland Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.55 |
| 872 Bergen Ave | 2bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| 2685-Highland Arms Realty, LLC | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| 110 Baldwin Ave, Unit 1 | 110 Baldwin Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| 535 Newark Ave, Unit Apt 2 | 535 Newark Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.77 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleJournal Square, Jersey City, NJ
Ranked #14
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 $1,995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Journal Square?
The cheapest apartment in Journal Square is 45-47 Newkirk St which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in Journal Square costs $5,435.
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 $229 which is $5,206 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Journal Square.
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