Apartments for Rent in the Journal Square Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ Under $2,000 (72 Rentals)

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property at 165 Vroom St

165 Vroom St

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property at 271 Sip Ave

271 Sip Ave

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property at 821 Bergen Ave

821 Bergen Ave

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property at 203 Academy St

203 Academy St

Jersey CityNJ07306
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Aspira JC
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Aspira JC

271-277 Sip AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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The North Star
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The North Star

293 Fairmount AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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Laidlaw Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Laidlaw Lofts

136 Oakland AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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55 Skillman Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

55 Skillman Ave

55 Skillman AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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880 Bergen Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

880 Bergen Ave

880 Bergen AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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99 Storms Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

99 Storms Ave

99 Storms AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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439 Mercer St
2 Bedroom Apartments

439 Mercer St

439 Mercer StJersey City, NJ 07302

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197 Academy
Studio Apartments

197 Academy

197 Academy StJersey City, NJ 07306
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266 Monticello Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

266 Monticello Ave

266 Monticello AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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274 Monticello
3 Bedroom Apartments

274 Monticello

274 Monticello AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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Lotus Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lotus Manor

42 Vroom StJersey City, NJ 07306
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Hudson 47
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hudson 47

47 Duncan AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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Glenwood Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenwood Arms

64 Glenwood AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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85 Van Reypen Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

85 Van Reypen Street

85 Van Reypen StJersey City, NJ 07306
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28 Duncan Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

28 Duncan Avenue

28 Duncan AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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55 Jordan Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

55 Jordan Ave

55 Jordan AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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343 Fairmount Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

343 Fairmount Ave

343 Fairmount AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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151 Sip Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

151 Sip Ave

151 Sip AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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2801 John F Kennedy Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2801 John F Kennedy Blvd

2801 John F Kennedy BlvdJersey City, NJ 07306
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The Hampshire House
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Hampshire House

22 Tonnele AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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317-319 Fairmount Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

317-319 Fairmount Ave

317-319 Fairmount AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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321-323 Fairmount Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

321-323 Fairmount Ave

321-323 Fairmount AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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102 Corbin Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

102 Corbin Ave

102 Corbin AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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52 Newkirk St
1 Bedroom Apartments

52 Newkirk St

52 Newkirk StJersey City, NJ 07306

Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Journal Square

How much are Studio apartments in Journal Square?

There are currently 137 Studio Apartments in Journal Square with rent ranges from $1,500 to $5,201 with an average price of $2,657.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Journal Square Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Journal Square ranges from $1,100 to $5,673 with an average monthly rent of $3,290.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Journal Square cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Journal Square range from $1,834 to $7,768. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,496.

How expensive are Journal Square Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 110 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Journal Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,200 to $17,500 - averaging $5,682 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

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As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.