1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Jersey City, NJ (3,519 Rentals)

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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: January 01, 2026

There are currently 3771 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Jersey City, NJ that range in price from $825 to $11,982. Downtown Jersey City, Van Vorst Park and Pavonia 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
Downtown Jersey City296$3,728$1,900
Van Vorst Park296$3,728$1,900
Pavonia276$3,700$1,700
Jersey City Waterfront261$3,775$1,900
Paulus Hook243$3,748$2,000
700 Grove208$3,610$1,550
The Waterfront187$3,815$1,900
Little India158$3,134$1,500
Washington Village155$3,403$1,369
The Heights142$3,350$1,369

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 1,400 square feet priced from $5,200. 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 2 Dens-T1A1,400 Sq Ft$5,200
FOUND Study Chelsea- Student/InternPrivate room in 12B2B Suite1,300 Sq Ft$1,900
The Cliffs Lofts1 Bed, 1.5 Bath1,285 Sq Ft$3,850
21 West StreetMZA08 - Res 3A-22A1,213 Sq Ft$6,982
100 Jane St1 Bedroom / 1.5 Bathroom1,160 Sq Ft$8,295
7 Seventy House1 BED 1 BATH w/DEN 1120 RSF1,120 Sq Ft$4,512
The JournalResidence 12 - North: 1BR 1BA (Floor 34)1,117 Sq Ft$4,700

Cheapest Available Jersey City 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 01, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Jersey City, NJ is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,600 at 1106 - OM-1106 New York Avenue LLC in the Maxwell Place on the Hudson neighborhood. The second most affordable Jersey City 1 Bedroom is the 246 Summit Avenue - 303 Model at 246 Summit Avenue starting at $1,650 in the Journal Square neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Jersey City is currently $3,835. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Jersey City:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
1106 - OM-1106 New York Avenue LLC1BR/1.0BA$1,600
246 Summit Avenue246 Summit Avenue - 303$1,650
Hummingbird Heights 3201 Bedroom$1,700
2040 KennedyE$1,700
45-47 Newkirk St1BR$1,725
2005 John F Kennedy Blvd42$1,750

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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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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 1106 - OM-1106 New York Avenue LLC listed at $1,600.

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 $3,835.

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 1,400 square feet unit starting from $5,200 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 716 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!