Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McGinley Square Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $400 (60 Rentals)

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property at 165 Vroom St

165 Vroom St

Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 37 Harmon St

37 Harmon St

Jersey CityNJ07304

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property at 821 Bergen Ave

821 Bergen Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
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Resurrection House
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Resurrection House

69 Storms AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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170 Academy St
Studio Apartments

170 Academy St

170 Academy StJersey City, NJ 07306
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305 Fairmount Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

305 Fairmount Ave

305 Fairmount AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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574 Bergen Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

574 Bergen Ave

574 Bergen AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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31-33 High St
2 Bedroom Apartments

31-33 High St

31-33 High StJersey City, NJ 07306
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The Brevard Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Brevard Apartments

37 Duncan AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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57 Sip Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

57 Sip Ave

57 Sip AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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150 Belmont
Studio Apartments

150 Belmont

150 Belmont AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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Gold Star Realty
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Gold Star Realty

272 Monticello AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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106 Glenwood Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

106 Glenwood Ave

106 Glenwood AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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25-27 Jones Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

25-27 Jones Pl

25-27 Jones PlJersey City, NJ 07306
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Glenwood Hill
1 Bedroom Apartments

Glenwood Hill

114 Glenwood AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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246 Summit Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

246 Summit Avenue

242-246 Summit AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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1 Magnolia Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1 Magnolia Ave

1 Magnolia AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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77 Magnolia Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

77 Magnolia Ave

77 Magnolia AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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166 Summit Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

166 Summit Ave

166 Summit AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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65 Newkirk St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

65 Newkirk St

65 Newkirk StJersey City, NJ 07306
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68 Magnolia Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

68 Magnolia Ave

68 Magnolia AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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17-19 Van Reypen St
1 Bedroom Apartments

17-19 Van Reypen St

17-19 Van Reypen StJersey City, NJ 07306
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52 Newkirk St
1 Bedroom Apartments

52 Newkirk St

52 Newkirk StJersey 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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321-323 Fairmount Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

321-323 Fairmount Ave

321-323 Fairmount 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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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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151 Sip Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

151 Sip Ave

151 Sip AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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Blue Pond Realty
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Blue Pond Realty

34 Clifton PlJersey City, NJ 07304
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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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McGinley Square, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available McGinley Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the McGinley Square area of Jersey City, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at 246 Summit Avenue priced from $1,650. Hummingbird Heights 320 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable McGinley Square apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
246 Summit Avenue246 Summit Avenue - 2071BR,1BA$1,650
Hummingbird Heights 3201 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,700
85 Van Reypen StreetJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McGinley Square, NJ

As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the McGinley Square area is the $0.65 price per square foot 346 Arlington Ave Model at 346 Arlington Ave, Unit 346 Arlington Ave in the in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood starting from $6,500. The second greatest value McGinley 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 McGinley Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
346 Arlington Ave, Unit 346 Arlington Ave346 Arlington Ave5BR,5BA$0.65
540 Mercer St540 Mercer St1BR,1BA$0.55
544 Mercer St, Unit 2544 Mercer StStudio ,1BA$0.60
13 Seidler St, Unit 213 Seidler St2BR,1BA$1.93
143 Duncan Ave, Unit B basement143 Duncan Ave2BR,1BA$1.42
90 Prescott St, Unit 290 Prescott St1BR,1BA$1.72
678 Communipaw Ave678 Communipaw AveStudio ,1BA$1.00
872 Bergen Ave2bedroom2BR,1BA$2.15
618 Bramhall Ave, Unit 3L618 Bramhall Ave3BR,1BA$2.10
99 Atlantic St, Unit Garden99 Atlantic StStudio ,1BA$1.87

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mcginley Square, Jersey City, NJ

Ranked #16

Among neighborhoods in Jersey City, NJ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Mcginley Square, Jersey City, NJ

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Getting Around the McGinley Square Neighborhood in Jersey City, NJ

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

71 / 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 McGinley Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in McGinley Square?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in McGinley Square is at The Beacon Jersey City listed at $1,845.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom McGinley Square Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom McGinley Square Apartment is $1,650 at 246 Summit Avenue.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom McGinley Square Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in McGinley Square is starting from $2,149 at 872 Bergen Ave.

What is the most affordable McGinley Square Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap McGinley Square Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 110 Glenwood Hill and starts from $2,500.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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