
Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jersey City, NJ from $400 (13 Rentals)
Top Rated Apartments in Jersey City.
Cheap Apartments in Jersey City.


Birchwood at Fairmount Hotel (62+ Community)
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Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jersey City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Jersey City Studio Apartments | $3,560 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
Jersey City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,995 | $1,123 | $10,000+ |
Jersey City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,052 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
Jersey City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,824 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
Jersey City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,433 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
Jersey City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,750 | $3,500 | $3,950 |
Jersey City 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,900 | $6,500 | $9,300 |
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Getting Around Jersey City, NJ
Walk Score®
89 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
66 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
72 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,475.
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 $1,345, while the average apartment in Jersey City costs $6,061.
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