
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Jersey City, NJ Under $1,500 (44 Rentals)


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540 Mercer St

17 Britton St

600.5 Grove St

Resurrection House

218-220 Duncan Ave

100 Beacon Ave

The Willows at Salem Lafayette
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574 Bergen Ave

85 Kearney Ave

305 Fairmount Ave

162 Webster Ave

Kensington Avenue Apartments

Quality Urban Properties

2048 John F Kennedy Blvd

The Brevard Apartments
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196 Clinton Ave

Birchwood at Fairmount Hotel (62+ Community)

214-220 Duncan Ave

61 Corbin Ave

The Garrison Apartments

86-88 Manhattan Ave

1991 Kennedy Blvd Properties

106 Glenwood Ave
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28 Duncan Avenue

2267 John F Kennedy Blvd

Glenwood Hill

3469 John F. Kennedy Blvd

25-27 Jones Pl

378 3rd St

3603 John F Kennedy Blvd

68 Magnolia Ave
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77 Magnolia Ave

Mirador at Union City

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645 Ferry St, Unit iron

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16 John St, Unit John Street Apartments

1309 6th St

37 E 49th St

6815 Owls Head Ct

759 Avenue A
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1500 Bergenline Ave

840 Kennedy Blvd

100 W 33rd St

116 John St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jersey City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey City Studio Apartments | $3,331 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,878 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,685 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,006 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,168 | $2,250 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,887 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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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 Mirador at Union City listed at $800.
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 $3,878.
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 1,402 square feet unit starting from $5,915 at Radio Lofts 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 626 sq ft.
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