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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jersey City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey City Studio Apartments | $3,355 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,938 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,806 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,906 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,318 | $2,050 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,974 | $2,850 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,300 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
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Jersey City, NJPopulation: 265,549
Ranked #78
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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 $1,650.
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 $1,320, while the average apartment in Jersey City costs $5,191.
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 184 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 $191 which is $5,000 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jersey City.
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
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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.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
Written by: Robin Stewart
Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.