Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Paulus Hook Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,400 (25 Rentals)
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360 W Side Ave, Unit 2

298 Newark Ave, Unit 2

487 Manila Ave

The Hazel Jersey City

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295J

200 Greene St, Unit 3608

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Paulus Hook, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Paulus Hook?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Paulus Hook Studio Apartments | $4,118 | $2,474 | $10,000+ |
Paulus Hook 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,422 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
Paulus Hook 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,379 | $2,250 | $10,000+ |
Paulus Hook 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,926 | $4,734 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Paulus Hook Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Paulus Hook area of Jersey City, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at 500 Manila priced from $1,817. The Hazel Jersey City has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,525. Here are the most affordable Paulus Hook apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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500 Manila | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,817 |
The Hazel Jersey City | S2B | Studio,1BA | $2,525 |
Starling | S2 | Studio,1BA | $2,536 |
295J | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $2,630 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Paulus Hook, NJ
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Paulus Hook area is the $2.13 price per square foot 200 Greene St Model at 200 Greene St, Unit 3608 in the in the Pavonia neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Paulus Hook apartment is the 28 Center St Model at 28 Center St, Unit 1 starting at $2,300 with a $2.30 price per square foot in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Paulus Hook apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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200 Greene St, Unit 3608 | 200 Greene St | 2BR,1BA | $2.13 |
28 Center St, Unit 1 | 28 Center St | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
177 YORK St, Unit 2 | 177 YORK St | 2BR,1BA | $3.03 |
62 Sussex St, Unit #3 | 62 Sussex St | 2BR,1BA | $3.89 |
298 Newark Ave, Unit 2 | 298 Newark Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.81 |
173 Brunswick St, Unit 2 | 173 Brunswick St | 2BR,1BA | $3.50 |
450 GRAND St, Unit 3 | 450 GRAND St | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
295J | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $4.14 |
500 Manila | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
360 W Side Ave, Unit 2 | 360 W Side Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePaulus Hook, Jersey City, NJ
Ranked #4
Among neighborhoods in Jersey City, NJ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Paulus Hook, Jersey City, NJ
James J Ferris High School
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Best Local Schools in Paulus Hook, Jersey City, NJ
James J Ferris High School
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Getting Around the Paulus Hook Neighborhood in Jersey City, NJ
Walk Score®
96 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
64 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
82 / 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 Paulus Hook Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Paulus Hook?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Paulus Hook is under $2,630.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Paulus Hook?
The cheapest apartment in Paulus Hook is 500 Manila which is listed at $1,817, while the average apartment in Paulus Hook costs $6,103.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Paulus Hook?
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 630 regular apartments in Paulus Hook 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 Paulus Hook?
Cheap apartments in Paulus Hook have an average cost of $342 which is $5,761 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Paulus Hook.
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