
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jersey City, NJ from $400 with Utilities Included (79 Rentals)
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Cheap Apartments in Jersey City.


Wangdu Apartments

Hummingbird Heights 320

218-220 Duncan Ave

30 Kensington Ave

170 Academy St

100 Beacon Ave

The Willows at Salem Lafayette

305 Fairmount Ave

574 Bergen Ave
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Birchwood at Fairmount Hotel (62+ Community)

OVM Affordable

31-33 High St

162 Webster Ave

The Brevard Apartments

Quality Urban Properties

68 Magnolia Ave

2048 John F Kennedy Blvd

25-27 Jones Pl

The Garrison Apartments
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61 Corbin Ave

2267 John F Kennedy Blvd

86-88 Manhattan Ave

Gold Star Realty

3656 John F Kennedy Blvd

106 Glenwood Ave

3603 John F Kennedy Blvd

2500 John F Kennedy Blvd

Glenwood Hill

246 Summit Avenue
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354-358 Bergen Ave

1 Magnolia Ave

77 Magnolia Ave

378 3rd St

65 Newkirk St

17-19 Van Reypen St

650 Palisade Ave

102 Corbin Ave

317-319 Fairmount Ave

The Hampshire House
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166 Summit Ave

57 Sip Ave

Lotus Manor

2801 John F Kennedy Blvd

151 Sip Ave

238 5th St

214-220 Duncan Ave

343 Fairmount Ave

55 Jordan

2005 John F Kennedy Blvd
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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 | $3,312 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,911 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,685 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,838 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,141 | $2,285 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,930 | $2,850 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,300 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease
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Jersey City, NJPopulation: 265,549
Ranked #78
in US Census Population by City
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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 $1,550, while the average apartment in Jersey City costs $5,031.
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 310 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 $288 which is $4,743 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jersey City.
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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
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.