
Apartments for Rent in Jersey City, NJ Under $1,200 (26 Rentals)


17 Britton St

150 Belmont

Quality Urban Properties

The Brevard Apartments

1991 Kennedy Blvd Properties
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162 Webster Ave

31-33 High St

80 Lexington Ave

85 Kearney Ave

OVM Affordable

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

305 Fairmount Ave

The Willows at Salem Lafayette

100 Beacon Ave

170 Academy St

30 Kensington Ave
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218-220 Duncan Ave

184 Seaview Ave

191 Wegman Pkwy

Resurrection House

Mirador at Union City

1500 Bergenline Ave
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759 Avenue A

Palisades Apartments
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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 Under $1200 | $3,343 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $3,884 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $4,766 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $4,868 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $5,329 | $2,285 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,599 | $2,850 | $10,000+ |
| Jersey City 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,300 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jersey City
How much are Studio apartments in Jersey City?
There are currently 6,093 Studio Apartments in Jersey City with rent ranges from $1,000 to $10,500 with an average price of $3,343.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Jersey City Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Jersey City ranges from $900 to $22,080 with an average monthly rent of $3,884.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Jersey City cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Jersey City range from $1,650 to $29,220. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,766.
How expensive are Jersey City Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,232 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Jersey City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,500 to $24,633 - averaging $4,868 for the location.
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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.

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Written by: Robin Stewart
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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.