Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Jersey City, NJ from $1,600 (42 Rentals)

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Find income-restricted rentals and housing subsidies. Explore government programs designed to help low-income families secure stable, affordable housing.

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191 Wegman Pkwy
2 Bedroom Apartments

191 Wegman Pkwy

191 Wegman PkwyJersey City, NJ 07305
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OVM Affordable
2 Bedroom Apartments

OVM Affordable

683-689 Ocean AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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80 Lexington Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

80 Lexington Ave

80 Lexington AveJersey City, NJ 07304

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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31-33 High St
2 Bedroom Apartments

31-33 High St

31-33 High StJersey City, NJ 07306
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85 Kearney Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

85 Kearney Ave

85 Kearney AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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22 Duncan Avenue
2 Bedroom Apartments

22 Duncan Avenue

22 Duncan AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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3656 John F Kennedy Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

3656 John F Kennedy Blvd

3656 John F Kennedy BlvdJersey City, NJ 07307
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1 Magnolia Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1 Magnolia Ave

1 Magnolia AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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304 Ege Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

304 Ege Ave

304 Ege AveJersey City, NJ 07304

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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106 Glenwood Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

106 Glenwood Ave

106 Glenwood AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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45-47 Ravine Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

45-47 Ravine Ave

45-47 Ravine AveJersey City, NJ 07307
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Gold Star Realty
2 Bedroom Apartments

Gold Star Realty

272 Monticello AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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650 Palisade Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

650 Palisade Ave

650 Palisade AveJersey City, NJ 07307
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36 Bowers St
2 Bedroom Apartments

36 Bowers St

36 Bowers StJersey City, NJ 07307
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413 Palisade Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

413 Palisade Ave

413 Palisade AveJersey City, NJ 07307
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251 Beacon Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

251 Beacon Ave

251 Beacon AveJersey City, NJ 07306

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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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134 Winfield Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

134 Winfield Ave

134 Winfield AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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266 Monticello Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

266 Monticello Ave

266 Monticello AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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552 Avenue C
$1,795
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552 Avenue C

552 Avenue CBayonne, NJ 07002
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1500 Bergenline Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1500 Bergenline Ave

1500 Bergenline AveUnion City, NJ 07087
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518 10th Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

518 10th Street

518 10th StUnion City, NJ 07087

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Sharing a lease? Learn how to set clear expectations with your roommates on routines, bills, and cleaning to ensure a successful and peaceful shared living arrangement.

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713-715 Avenue C
2 Bedroom Apartments

713-715 Avenue C

713-715 Avenue CBayonne, NJ 07002

Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Jersey City, NJ
Population: 265,549

Ranked #78

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jersey City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Jersey City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jersey City is under $1,595.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jersey City?

The cheapest apartment in Jersey City is 449 Pavonia Ave which is listed at $1,850, while the average apartment in Jersey City costs $3,417.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jersey City?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 434 regular apartments in Jersey City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Jersey City?

Cheap apartments in Jersey City have an average cost of $363 which is $3,054 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jersey City.

Expert Rental Resources

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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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.