Studio Apartments for Rent in Jersey City, NJ (6,221 Rentals)

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Jersey City Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: December 20, 2025

There are currently 1601 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over Jersey City, NJ that range in price from $1,200 to $6,798. Downtown Jersey City, Van Vorst Park and Little India are the neighborhoods that currently have the most Studio availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Jersey City with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Jersey City125$3,105$1,900
Van Vorst Park125$3,105$1,900
Little India120$2,549$1,200
Marion108$2,350$1,200
Pavonia102$3,122$1,900
Journal Square101$2,400$1,200
Paulus Hook98$3,141$2,195
Jersey City Waterfront97$3,150$1,900
The Heights95$2,700$1,600
Washington Village81$2,700$1,770

Largest Available Jersey City Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Jersey City, NJ is found at The Cliffs in the The Heights neighborhood and is 1,318 square feet priced from $2,950. The Archive in the Downtown neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 844 square feet and currently listed start at $7,595. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Jersey City:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Cliffs181,318 Sq Ft$2,950
The ArchiveStudio / 2 Bathroom844 Sq Ft$7,595
AquabluAQUABLU - Studio One Bathroom793 Sq Ft$3,143
Newport RentalsRIVERSIDE - Studio One Bathroom517 Sq Ft$3,034
37 Wall Street$4.25/sq.ft. - 17Q407 Sq Ft$3,325

Cheapest Available Jersey City Studio Apartments

As of December 20, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Jersey City, NJ is the Studio - Window Terrace Model starting from $1,595 at Furnished Micro Studios in the Journal Square neighborhood. The second most affordable Jersey City Studio is the JCE-17 Model at CityLine - Jersey City East starting at $1,700 in the The Hill neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Jersey City is currently $3,311. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Jersey City:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Furnished Micro StudiosStudio - Window Terrace$1,595
CityLine - Jersey City EastJCE-17$1,700
Rivet 26S2$1,800
Moxie @ JSQD Layout$1,850
The WaterviewStudio$1,900

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Jersey City Overview

The second most populated municipality in the entire Garden State, Jersey City is an ever-growing and dynamic city center of the east coast. Home to almost 250,000 people, this epicenter has much to boast about, including an impressive infrastructure, solid economic base, and amenities galore.

Why live in Jersey City, NJ?

Stocked with job opportunities, area schools, and plenty of growing development, Jersey City rentals are among some of the most popular homesteads in the entire Garden State. Offering close proximity to the hub of the Big Apple, as well as an enormous assortment of cultural and recreational hotspots, Jersey City apartments are a fantastic way to get to know the east coast.

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Jersey City Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Jersey City with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Jersey City is at Furnished Micro Studios listed at $1,595.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Jersey City Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Jersey City is $3,311.

What is the largest available Studio Jersey City Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Jersey City is a 1,318 square feet unit starting from $2,950 at The Cliffs.

What is the average size for Jersey City Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Jersey City is currently 515 sq ft.

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