Cheap Homes for Rent in Journal Square Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,600 (19 Rentals)

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property at 96 Waldo Ave

96 Waldo Ave

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property at 821 Bergen Ave

821 Bergen Ave

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property at 59 Garrison Ave

59 Garrison Ave

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property at 32 Magnolia Ave

32 Magnolia Ave

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property at 16 Cottage St

16 Cottage St

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property at 55 Jordan Ave

55 Jordan Ave

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Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

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 Hummingbird Heights 320 priced from $1,500. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hummingbird Heights 320StudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Magnolia ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,730
45-47 Newkirk Stunavailable1BR,1BA$1,800
The Beacon Jersey CityC-S1Studio,1BA$1,820
Moxie @ JSQK LayoutStudio,1BA$1,825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Journal Square, NJ

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Journal Square area is the $2.25 price per square foot 75 Corbin Ave Model at 75 Corbin Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Journal Square neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Journal Square apartment is the 3BR/1.0BA Model at 110 Glenwood Hill starting at $2,600 with a $2.36 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
75 Corbin Ave, Unit 275 Corbin Ave2BR,1BA$2.25
110 Glenwood Hill3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$2.36
115 Oakland Ave, Unit 3115 Oakland Ave3BR,2BA$2.55
510 Mercer St, Unit 1510 Mercer St2BR,1BA$2.50
872 Bergen Ave2bedroom2BR,1BA$2.15
53 Jordan Ave, Unit 1R53 Jordan Ave2BR,1BA$2.87
2685-Highland Arms Realty, LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.75
110 Baldwin Ave, Unit 1110 Baldwin Ave2BR,1BA$2.75
535 Newark Ave, Unit Apt 2535 Newark Ave2BR,1BA$2.77
45-47 Newkirk Stunavailable1BR,1BA$3.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Journal Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Journal Square?

There are currently 688 Apartments for Rent in Journal Square, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,190 to $17,500. There are also 61 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Journal Square ranging from $1,600 to $4,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Journal Square?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Journal Square ranges from $1,600 to $4,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,785.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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