
Cheap Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Jersey City, NJ from $400 (38 Rentals)
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The Agnes Co-Living

Le Leo Co-Living

300 Communipaw Ave

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158 Bergen Ave

769 West Side Ave

170 Academy St

The Willows at Salem Lafayette

Birchwood at Fairmount Hotel (62+ Community)
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85 Kearney Ave

The Garrison Apartments

2267 John F Kennedy Blvd

61 Corbin Ave

Summit Flats

Gold Star Realty

77 Magnolia Ave

304 Ege Ave
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65 Newkirk St

166 Summit Ave

Baker Building

151 Sip Ave

57 Sip Ave

Blue Pond Realty

55 Jordan

44 W 54th St

260 Prospect Ave
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4817 Aschoff Pl, Unit 2, Unit 2

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79 E 25th St, Unit 1L, Unit 1L

285 West 12th St

1500 Bergenline Ave

Seaview Estates

310 West Cozy

116 John St

840 Kennedy Blvd

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1405-1415 Palisade Ave

116-120 Mott St
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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 | $3,502 | $1,000 | $9,660 |
| Jersey City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,132 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,849 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,573 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,345 | $2,075 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,627 | $875 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 6 Bedroom Apartments | $12,000 | $5,500 | $10,000+ |
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Jersey City, NJPopulation: 265,549
Ranked #78
in US Census Population by City
Best Local Schools in Jersey City, NJ
Dr. Ronald Mc Nair Academic High School
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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 Le Leo Co-Living which is listed at $1,415, while the average apartment in Jersey City costs $7,735.
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 187 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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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.