
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Jersey City, NJ Under $1,800 (111 Rentals)


2040 Kennedy

3495 John F Kennedy Blvd
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196 Danforth Ave, Unit Room only

242 Lexington Ave, #6, Unit 6

137 Kensington Ave

404 Stegman Pkwy

33 Orchard St

56 Park St

782 Ocean Ave
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269 Jewett Ave

200 Nunda Ave
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Birchwood at Fairmount Hotel (62+ Community)
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Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jersey City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Jersey City Studio Apartments | $3,559 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
Jersey City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,992 | $1,123 | $10,000+ |
Jersey City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,061 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
Jersey City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,815 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
Jersey City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,465 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
Jersey City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,725 | $3,500 | $3,950 |
Jersey City 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,915 | $6,500 | $9,330 |
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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 $1,475.
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 $3,992.
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 2,037 square feet unit starting from $5,267 at Cast Iron Lofts.
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 150 sq ft.
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Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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Written by: Marie Brown
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