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603 Garfield Ave, Unit 1
$950
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$950
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603 Garfield Ave, Unit 1

603 Garfield AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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property at 99 Rutgers Ave

$1,369 - $1,894

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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99 Rutgers Ave

Jersey CityNJ07305

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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 104 Belmont Ave

$1,695 - $1,850

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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104 Belmont Ave

Jersey CityNJ07304

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property at 84 Atlantic St

$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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84 Atlantic St

Jersey CityNJ07304

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property at 170 Fulton Ave

$1,750 - $2,200

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170 Fulton Ave

Jersey CityNJ07305
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63 Atlantic St, Unit 2
$1,775
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$1,775
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63 Atlantic St, Unit 2

63 Atlantic StJersey City, NJ 07304
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72 Rose Ave, Unit 2R
$1,775
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$1,775
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72 Rose Ave, Unit 2R

72 Rose AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jersey City, NJ

Pricing Updated: 02/14/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Jersey City, NJ area range in price from $1,150 to $12,000 with an overall median price of $7,155. The three Jersey City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Hackensack River Waterfront at $1,250, Journal Square at $1,200, and The Heights at $1,150. 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$2,600$1,25027
Journal Square$3,100$1,20043
The Heights$3,495$1,15058
Greenville$3,500$1,25066
Liberty State Park$3,650$1,87524
Washington Village$3,950$1,15072
Little India$4,298$1,15071
Marion$4,500$1,15059
McGinley Square$4,500$1,20046
West Side Hudson$4,500$1,20030

Cheapest Available Jersey City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Jersey City, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at 326 Bloomfield St in the Maxwell Place on the Hudson neighborhood priced from $1,200. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
326 Bloomfield St1BDRM1BR,1BA$1,200
3495 John F Kennedy Blvd0041BR,1BA$1,500
518 10th Street2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,507
807 - Trefoil Manor1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,600
930-Berkeley Manor, LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,650
Furnished Micro StudiosStudio - Window TerraceStudio,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jersey City, NJ

As of February 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jersey City area is the $0.54 price per square foot 487 Mercer St Model at 487 Mercer St, Unit 2nd Fl Apt in the in the Journal Square neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Jersey City apartment is the 540 Mercer St Model at 540 Mercer St starting at $1,100 with a $0.55 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.
487 Mercer St, Unit 2nd Fl Apt487 Mercer St3BR,1BA$0.54
540 Mercer St540 Mercer St1BR,1BA$0.55
728 Golden Ave, Unit 2728 Golden Ave3BR,1BA$1.81
218 Delaware Ave, Unit 1218 Delaware Ave2BR,1BA$1.67
31 W 51st St, Unit 231 W 51st St3BR,1.5BA$1.47
10 Briarwood Rd, Unit 210 Briarwood Rd2BR,1BA$1.67
6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.80
732 County Ave732 County Ave1BR,1BA$1.80
72 Rose Ave, Unit 2R72 Rose Ave3BR,1BA$1.78
603 Garfield Ave, Unit 1603 Garfield Ave1BR,1BA$0.96

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Jersey City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Jersey City is at Furnished Micro Studios listed at $1,650.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Jersey City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Jersey City Apartment is $1,200 at 326 Bloomfield St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Jersey City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Jersey City is starting from $1,400 at 326 Bloomfield St.

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