Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hoboken, NJ from $400 (111 Rentals)

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property at 48 Carlton Ave

$1,600 - $2,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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48 Carlton Ave

Jersey CityNJ07307
property at 22 Liberty Ave

$1,600 - $2,000

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22 Liberty Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 821 Bergen Ave

$1,650 - $1,800

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821 Bergen Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306

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property at 4901 Murphy Pl

$1,750

1 Bedroom Rentals

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4901 Murphy Pl

West New YorkNJ07093

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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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100 Beacon Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

100 Beacon Ave

100 Beacon AveJersey 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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53 Cooper Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

53 Cooper Pl

53 Cooper PlWeehawken, NJ 07086
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Palisades Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palisades Apartments

701 Palisade AveUnion City, NJ 07087
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31-33 High St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

31-33 High St

31-33 High StJersey City, NJ 07306
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162 Webster Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

162 Webster Ave

162 Webster AveJersey City, NJ 07307
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1500 Bergenline Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1500 Bergenline Ave

1500 Bergenline AveUnion City, NJ 07087
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Quality Urban Properties
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Quality Urban Properties

3695 John F Kennedy BlvdJersey City, NJ 07307
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68 Magnolia Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

68 Magnolia Ave

68 Magnolia AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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25-27 Jones Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

25-27 Jones Pl

25-27 Jones PlJersey City, NJ 07306
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4409 Palisade Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4409 Palisade Ave

4409 Palisade AveUnion City, NJ 07087
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61 Corbin Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

61 Corbin Ave

61 Corbin AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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Summit Flats
Studio Apartments

Summit Flats

1103 Summit AveJersey City, NJ 07307

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Hoboken, NJ Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hoboken, NJ

Pricing Updated: 05/01/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Hoboken, NJ area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Hoboken Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Hoboken$17,000$1,500205
Jefferson Street - 7th Street$17,000$1,300261
Maxwell Place on the Hudson$17,000$1,500157
Uptown Hoboken$17,000$1,500105

Cheapest Available Hoboken Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hoboken, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Hummingbird Heights 320 in the Journal Square neighborhood priced from $1,700. Furnished Micro Studios in the Journal Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hoboken apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hummingbird Heights 3201 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,700
Furnished Micro StudiosStudio - Micro AptStudio,1BA$1,750
45-47 Newkirk St1BR1BR,1BA$1,785
Renovated Kitchen - Make Yourself at Home Close to Journal Square1 BR (418)1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hoboken, NJ

As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hoboken area is the $0.60 price per square foot 59 Vroom St Model at 59 Vroom St in the in the Journal Square neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Hoboken apartment is the 5217 Liberty Ave Model at 5217 Liberty Ave, Unit 2nd floor starting at $3,000 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Union Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hoboken apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
59 Vroom St59 Vroom StStudio ,1BA$0.60
5217 Liberty Ave, Unit 2nd floor5217 Liberty Ave3BR,2BA$1.67
3309 LibertyTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.98
5206 Cottage Ave, Unit 15206 Cottage Ave3BR,2BA$2.13
303 Park Ave, Unit SecondFloor303 Park Ave2BR,2BA$1.49
302 Summit Ave, Unit 2302 Summit Ave2BR,1BA$2.27
572 LIBERTY Ave572 LIBERTY Ave2BR,2BA$2.27
6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.80
218 Fairmount Ave, Unit 2218 Fairmount Ave2BR,1BA$2.24
218 Fairmount Ave, Unit 2218 Fairmount Ave2BR,1BA$2.24

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Hoboken Overview

Featuring a prime location right on the shores of the mighty Hudson River, Hoboken has risen to become one of the most prominent hotspots in all of New Jersey. Brimming with blue collar pride and a hub for both industry and the arts, this charming locale is an ideal spot for both on-the-go young professionals and growing families alike.

Why live in Hoboken, NJ?

Arguably the most artistic-leaning city in all of the Garden State, Hoboken rentals stay in popular demand for good cause. Offering close proximity to a number of nightlife options, world-class dining and even notable landmarks from film and television shows, this dynamic city is big on the plus and lacking on the minus. Toss in the convenient access to Manhattan and its job market, and Hoboken shines even brighter.

Hoboken, NJ
Population: 53,455

Ranked #735

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hoboken Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hoboken?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hoboken is under $1,795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hoboken?

The cheapest apartment in Hoboken is Hummingbird Heights 320 which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in Hoboken costs $17,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hoboken?

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 15 regular apartments in Hoboken 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 Hoboken?

Cheap apartments in Hoboken have an average cost of $231 which is $16,769 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hoboken.

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