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21 Wright Ave, Unit 1
$1,200
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$1,200
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21 Wright Ave, Unit 1

21 Wright AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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property at 66 Tuers Ave

$1,350

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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66 Tuers Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306

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property at 64 Tuers Ave

$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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64 Tuers Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 422 West Side Ave

$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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422 West Side Ave

Jersey CityNJ07305

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property at 99 Rutgers Ave

$1,649 - $1,894

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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99 Rutgers Ave

Jersey CityNJ07305
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41 Randolph Ave
$1,650 - $2,600
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$1,650 - $2,600
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41 Randolph Ave

41 Randolph AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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223 Cator Ave, Unit 3
$1,725
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$1,725
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223 Cator Ave, Unit 3

223 Cator AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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property at 41 Harmon St

$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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41 Harmon St

Jersey CityNJ07304
property at 298 Princeton Ave

$1,750 - $2,200

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298 Princeton Ave

Jersey CityNJ07305
property at 821 Bergen Ave

$1,750 - $2,000

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821 Bergen Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306

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Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jersey City, NJ

Pricing Updated: 04/01/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Jersey City, NJ area range in price from $875 to $40,000 with an overall median price of $5,830. The three Jersey City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Hackensack River Waterfront at $1,385, Greenville at $875, and West Side Hudson at $1,200. 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
Hackensack River Waterfront$2,700$1,38590
Greenville$2,950$875265
West Side Hudson$3,000$1,20097
McGinley Square$3,005$1,200262
Marion$3,250$1,200339
Little India$3,759$1,200441
The Heights$4,050$1,300403
Journal Square$4,124$1,200256
Washington Village$4,362$1,300382
700 Grove$4,690$1,300414

Cheapest Available Jersey City Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
518 10th Street2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,507
Furnished Micro StudiosStudio - Window TerraceStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jersey City, NJ

As of April 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jersey City area is the $0.60 price per square foot 59 Vroom St Model at 59 Vroom St in the in the Journal Square neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Jersey City apartment is the 779 Montgomery St Model at 779 Montgomery St starting at $1,200 with a $0.60 price per square foot in the Journal Square 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.
59 Vroom St59 Vroom StStudio ,1BA$0.60
779 Montgomery St779 Montgomery StStudio ,1BA$0.60
303 Park Ave, Unit SecondFloor303 Park Ave2BR,2BA$1.49
4 Bayview Ave, Unit Bayview 1st Floor4 Bayview Ave2BR,1BA$1.57
6th at West Hoboken2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.80
41 Rutgers Ave, Unit 441 Rutgers Ave2BR,1BA$1.85
8 Rutgers Ave, Unit Bsmt8 Rutgers Ave3BR,1BA$1.95
67 W 53rd St67 W 53rd St3BR,1BA$1.98
181 Princeton Ave, Unit #3181 Princeton Ave3BR,1BA$2.00
79 E 25th St, Unit 1L79 E 25th St2BR,1BA$2.06

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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.

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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 930-Berkeley Manor, LLC which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in Jersey City costs $5,830.

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 95 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

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.