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Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

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Jersey City 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: June 20, 2025

There are currently 3641 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Jersey City, NJ that range in price from $1,100 to $21,860. Bergen Lafayette, Greenville and Downtown Jersey City are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Jersey City with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Bergen Lafayette206$3,306$1,150
Greenville187$2,641$1,300
Downtown Jersey City185$3,812$2,750
Van Vorst Park185$3,812$2,750
Pavonia179$3,815$1,995
West Bergen177$2,500$1,100
Jersey City Waterfront172$3,825$2,750
The Hill169$2,390$1,100
Claremont167$2,450$1,150
Lincoln Park164$2,495$1,150

Largest Available Jersey City 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Jersey City, NJ is found at Hudson House in the The Heights neighborhood and is 1,360 square feet priced from $6,420. FOUND Study Chelsea- Student/Intern in the Gramercy-Flatiron neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,300 square feet and currently listed start at $1,900. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Jersey City:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Hudson House1 Bed/2 Bath Den-T1B1,360 Sq Ft$6,420
FOUND Study Chelsea- Student/InternPrivate room in 12B2B Suite1,300 Sq Ft$1,900
The BretonB1 - A211,182 Sq Ft$3,083
Oliver on the HudsonA14D1,145 Sq Ft$3,775
AtlasA5-Den1,068 Sq Ft$3,855
Bay OneA081,064 Sq Ft$2,725
EDGE ApartmentsAvenue F | 1 Bed/2 Bath Duplex-B6D1,061 Sq Ft$3,552
Silk LoftsWaverly1,045 Sq Ft$2,295

Cheapest Available Jersey City 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 20, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Jersey City, NJ is the 006 Model starting from $1,500 at 3495 John F Kennedy Blvd in the The Heights neighborhood. The second most affordable Jersey City 1 Bedroom is the Private Room with Shared Bath E Model at The Agnes Co-Living starting at $1,555 in the Marion neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Jersey City is currently $3,943. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Jersey City:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
3495 John F Kennedy Blvd006$1,500
The Agnes Co-LivingPrivate Room with Shared Bath E$1,555
807 Trefoil Manor1BR/1.0BA$1,600

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Jersey City Overview

The second most populated municipality in the entire Garden State, Jersey City is an ever-growing and dynamic city center of the east coast. Home to almost 250,000 people, this epicenter has much to boast about, including an impressive infrastructure, solid economic base, and amenities galore.

Why live in Jersey City, NJ?

Stocked with job opportunities, area schools, and plenty of growing development, Jersey City rentals are among some of the most popular homesteads in the entire Garden State. Offering close proximity to the hub of the Big Apple, as well as an enormous assortment of cultural and recreational hotspots, Jersey City apartments are a fantastic way to get to know the east coast.

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Getting Around Jersey City, NJ

Walk Score®

89 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

72 / 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 1 Bedroom Jersey City Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Jersey City with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Jersey City is at 3495 John F Kennedy Blvd listed at $1,500.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Jersey City Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Jersey City is $3,943.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Jersey City Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Jersey City is a 1,360 square feet unit starting from $6,420 at Hudson House.

What is the average size for Jersey City 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Jersey City is currently 750 sq ft.

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