1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Jersey City, NJ (3,418 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: September 26, 2025

There are currently 2586 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Jersey City, NJ that range in price from $1,450 to $10,511. 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 City203$3,784$1,895
Van Vorst Park203$3,784$1,895
Pavonia200$3,779$1,895
Jersey City Waterfront186$3,820$1,900
Paulus Hook160$3,807$2,100
700 Grove158$3,755$1,850
The Waterfront123$3,872$2,500
Little India114$3,335$1,700
The Heights100$3,500$1,500
The Hill88$2,400$1,450

Largest Available Jersey City 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Jersey City, NJ is found at FOUND Study Chelsea- Student/Intern in the Gramercy-Flatiron neighborhood and is 1,300 square feet priced from $1,900. Hudson House in the The Heights neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,142 square feet and currently listed start at $5,243. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Jersey City:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
FOUND Study Chelsea- Student/InternPrivate room in 12B2B Suite1,300 Sq Ft$1,900
Hudson House1 Bed/2 Bath Den-B7A1,142 Sq Ft$5,243
Oliver on the HudsonA14D1,126 Sq Ft$3,950
The JordanA61,078 Sq Ft$4,739
Courtyard at Jefferson1 Bed/1 Bath Den-1R1,073 Sq Ft$4,100
Rivet 26A13 Den1,032 Sq Ft$2,895
Modera LoftsA08 - One Bedroom1,030 Sq Ft$4,336
GATEWAY HAUSSix Line990 Sq Ft$2,600

Cheapest Available Jersey City 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 26, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Jersey City, NJ is the Private Room with Shared Bath D Model starting from $1,350 at The Agnes Co-Living in the Marion neighborhood. The second most affordable Jersey City 1 Bedroom is the 003 Model at 3495 John F Kennedy Blvd starting at $1,475 in the The Heights neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Jersey City is currently $3,977. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Jersey City:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Agnes Co-LivingPrivate Room with Shared Bath D$1,350
3495 John F Kennedy Blvd003$1,475
166 Summit Ave1 bdrm$1,600
65 West 39th Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,650
807 Trefoil Manor1BR/1.0BA$1,700

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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 The Agnes Co-Living listed at $1,350.

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 $3,977.

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 1,300 square feet unit starting from $1,900 at FOUND Study Chelsea- Student/Intern.

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 752 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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