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property at 64 Tuers Ave

$1,450

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64 Tuers Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
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220 New York Ave, Unit 1fl
$1,500
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220 New York AveJersey City, NJ 07307
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property at 90 Harmon St

$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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90 Harmon St

Jersey CityNJ07304
property at 55 Corbin Ave

$1,600

1 Bedroom Rentals

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55 Corbin Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 11 Cuneo Pl

$1,600 - $2,750

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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11 Cuneo Pl

Jersey CityNJ07307

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property at 272 Grant Ave

$1,625

1 Bedroom Rentals

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272 Grant Ave

Jersey CityNJ07305
property at 41 Harmon St

$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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41 Harmon St

Jersey CityNJ07304
property at 339 Danforth Ave

$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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339 Danforth Ave

Jersey CityNJ07305

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

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

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Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jersey City, NJ

Pricing Updated: 08/14/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Jersey City, NJ area range in price from $800 to $16,461 with an overall median price of $3,417. The three Jersey City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Greenville at $2,450, Claremont at $2,491, and Hackensack River Waterfront at $2,492. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Jersey City Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Greenville$2,450$900288
Claremont$2,491$1,500383
Hackensack River Waterfront$2,492$1,550136
West Bergen$2,779$900294
The Hill$2,848$900540
Bergen Lafayette$2,854$1,500463
Lincoln Park$2,900$900229
Martin Luther King-Bergen$2,939$900448
McGinley Square$3,025$900232
West Side Hudson$3,093$900103

Cheapest Available Jersey City Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mirador at Union City1 BR1BR,1BA$800
165 Hopkins Ave165 Hopkins Ave - 12Studio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jersey City, NJ

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jersey City area is the $0.32 price per square foot 591 Bramhall Ave Model at 591 Bramhall Ave in the in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Jersey City apartment is the 350 Arlington Ave Model at 350 Arlington Ave starting at $2,500 with a $0.25 price per square foot in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jersey City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
591 Bramhall Ave591 Bramhall Ave3BR,2BA$0.32
350 Arlington Ave350 Arlington Ave1BR,1.5BA$0.25
540 Mercer St540 Mercer St1BR,1BA$0.75
3309 LibertyTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.83
177 Clendenny Ave, Unit #2177 Clendenny Ave3BR,2BA$1.66
FOUND Study Chelsea- Student/InternPrivate room in 12B2B Suite1BR,1BA$1.65
23 Sherman Pl, Unit 223 Sherman Pl3BR,1BA$1.83
364 Woodlawn Ave, Unit 2364 Woodlawn Ave3BR,1BA$1.83
646 Ferry St, Unit 2646 Ferry St2BR,1BA$1.73
6th at West Hoboken2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.75

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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 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.

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 Mirador at Union City which is listed at $800, 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.

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

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