
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jersey City, NJ from $400 with Utilities Included (82 Rentals)
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Cheap Apartments in Jersey City.


Hummingbird Heights 320

45-47 Newkirk St

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

61 Corbin Ave
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The Garrison Apartments

2267 John F Kennedy Blvd

86-88 Manhattan Ave

Gold Star Realty

106 Glenwood Ave

3656 John F Kennedy Blvd

3603 John F Kennedy Blvd

2500 John F Kennedy Blvd

246 Summit Avenue

Glenwood Hill
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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

102 Corbin Ave

650 Palisade Ave

The Hampshire House

317-319 Fairmount Ave
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321-323 Fairmount Ave

166 Summit Ave

2801 John F Kennedy Blvd

151 Sip Ave

57 Sip Ave

Lotus Manor

238 5th St

214-220 Duncan Ave

The Sophia Tudor Apartments

343 Fairmount Ave
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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 | $3,489 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,078 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,809 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,485 | $1,367 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,817 | $2,075 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,907 | $2,900 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,000 | $5,500 | $10,000+ |
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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 Le Leo Co-Living which is listed at $1,415, while the average apartment in Jersey City costs $6,939.
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 154 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 $194 which is $6,745 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jersey City.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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