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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jersey City, NJ from $400 (155 Rentals)
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782 Ocean Ave
Jersey CityNJ07304
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$1,500 - $1,7501 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
3495 John F Kennedy Blvd
3495 John F Kennedy BlvdJersey City, NJ 07307
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$1,595 - $1,700Studio Apartments Available Now
Furnished Micro Studios
190 Academy StJersey City, NJ 07306
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$1,5951 Bedroom Apartment Available Now
34 Wilkinson Ave, Unit 1
34 Wilkinson AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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$1,700 - $2,2001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Hummingbird Heights 320
320 Fairmount AveJersey City, NJ 07306
42 Seaview Ave
Jersey CityNJ07305
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$1,735 - $1,9001 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 4
45-47 Newkirk St
45-47 Newkirk StJersey City, NJ 07306
104 Belmont Ave
Jersey CityNJ07304
330 Sip Ave
Jersey CityNJ07306
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170 St Pauls Ave
Jersey CityNJ07306
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$1,7801 Bedroom Apartment Available Now
242 Lexington Ave, #6, Unit 6
242 Lexington Ave, #6Jersey City, NJ 07304
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$1,790 - $1,8501 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
2040 Kennedy
2040 John F Kennedy BlvdJersey City, NJ 07305
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$1,7952 Bedroom Apartment Available Now
218 Fairmount Ave, Unit 3
218 Fairmount AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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$1,799Studio Apartment Available Now
196 Danforth Ave, Unit Tiny Home
196 Danforth AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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$1,799 - $3,813Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 17
Magnolia Apartments
125-129 Magnolia AveJersey City, NJ 07306
660 Grand St
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20 Wallis Ave
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56 Park St
Jersey CityNJ07304
118 Corbin Ave
Jersey CityNJ07306
6 Jordan Ave
Jersey CityNJ07306
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4 Bayview Ave, Unit Bayview 1st Floor
4 Bayview AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Birchwood at Fairmount Hotel (62+ Community)
2595 John F Kennedy BlvdJersey City, NJ 07306
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Jersey City Studio Apartments | $3,464 | $1,060 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Jersey City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,969 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Jersey City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,871 | $1,750 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Jersey City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,179 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Jersey City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,247 | $2,195 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,858 | $2,900 | $8,395 |
| Jersey City 6 Bedroom Apartments | $11,771 | $8,815 | $10,000+ |
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Jersey City, NJ Local Guide
Written By:
Justin HabersaatEditing Staff
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jersey City, NJ
Pricing Updated: 09/27/2025Current apartment rentals in the Jersey City, NJ area range in price from $1,060 to $17,500 with an overall median price of $5,399. The three Jersey City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Side Hudson at $1,060, Hackensack River Waterfront at $1,750, and Greenville at $1,450. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Jersey City Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Hudson | $2,600 | $1,060 | 70 |
| Hackensack River Waterfront | $2,925 | $1,750 | 102 |
| Greenville | $3,604 | $1,450 | 246 |
| Journal Square | $4,000 | $1,200 | 254 |
| Marion | $4,000 | $1,060 | 308 |
| Bergen Lafayette | $4,497 | $1,060 | 237 |
| Claremont | $4,497 | $1,060 | 277 |
| The Hill | $4,497 | $1,060 | 327 |
| The Heights | $4,597 | $1,500 | 314 |
| Washington Village | $4,733 | $1,500 | 311 |
Cheapest Available Jersey City Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Jersey City, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at The Agnes Co-Living in the Marion neighborhood priced from $1,350. 3495 John F Kennedy Blvd in the The Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jersey City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Agnes Co-Living | Private Room with Shared Bath D | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| 3495 John F Kennedy Blvd | 003 | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Furnished Micro Studios | Studio - Window Terrace | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jersey City, NJ
As of September 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jersey City area is the $0.60 price per square foot 346 Arlington Ave Model at 346 Arlington Ave, Unit 346 Arlington Ave in the in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood starting from $6,000. The second greatest value Jersey City apartment is the 86 Prospect St Model at 86 Prospect St, Unit #1 starting at $3,750 with a $0.38 price per square foot in the The Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jersey City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 346 Arlington Ave, Unit 346 Arlington Ave | 346 Arlington Ave | 5BR,5BA | $0.60 |
| 86 Prospect St, Unit #1 | 86 Prospect St | 4BR,2BA | $0.38 |
| 350 Arlington Ave | 350 Arlington Ave | 1BR,1.5BA | $0.25 |
| 59 Vroom St | 59 Vroom St | Studio ,1BA | $0.67 |
| 708 Garfield Ave, Unit # 2 | 708 Garfield Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| 688 Communipaw Ave | 688 Communipaw Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.71 |
| 205 Wilkinson Ave, Unit #1 | 205 Wilkinson Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 197 Myrtle Ave, Unit 2 | 197 Myrtle Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 4 Bayview Ave, Unit Bayview 1st Floor | 4 Bayview Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| 6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
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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.
Best Local Schools in Jersey City, NJ
Dr. Ronald Mc Nair Academic High School
Jersey City Public School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (701)
10 out of 10
Dr. Michael Conti School
Jersey City Public School District
Public School - Grades PK-8 (672)
7 out of 10
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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 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 The Agnes Co-Living which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Jersey City costs $5,399.
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 78 regular apartments in Jersey City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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