Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bergen Lafayette Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $400 (69 Rentals)

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Resurrection House
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Resurrection House

69 Storms AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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191 Wegman Pkwy
2 Bedroom Apartments

191 Wegman Pkwy

191 Wegman PkwyJersey City, NJ 07305
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305 Fairmount Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

305 Fairmount Ave

305 Fairmount AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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574 Bergen Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

574 Bergen Ave

574 Bergen AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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OVM Affordable
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

OVM Affordable

683-689 Ocean AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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80 Lexington Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

80 Lexington Ave

80 Lexington AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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The Brevard Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Brevard Apartments

37 Duncan AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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150 Belmont
Studio Apartments

150 Belmont

150 Belmont AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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2048 John F Kennedy Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2048 John F Kennedy Blvd

2048 John F Kennedy BlvdJersey City, NJ 07305
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196 Clinton Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

196 Clinton Ave

196 Clinton AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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2267 John F Kennedy Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2267 John F Kennedy Blvd

2267 John F Kennedy BlvdJersey City, NJ 07304
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Gold Star Realty
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Gold Star Realty

272 Monticello AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bergen Lafayette, NJ

As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bergen Lafayette area is the $0.65 price per square foot 346 Arlington Ave Model at 346 Arlington Ave, Unit 346 Arlington Ave in the in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood starting from $6,500. The second greatest value Bergen Lafayette apartment is the 169 Claremont Ave Model at 169 Claremont Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,400 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bergen Lafayette apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
346 Arlington Ave, Unit 346 Arlington Ave346 Arlington Ave5BR,5BA$0.65
169 Claremont Ave, Unit 1169 Claremont Ave4BR,1BA$2.00
90 Prescott St, Unit 290 Prescott St1BR,1BA$1.72
70 Wilkinson Ave, Unit 170 Wilkinson Ave3BR,1BA$2.00
678 Communipaw Ave678 Communipaw AveStudio ,1BA$1.00
96 Orient Ave, Unit 296 Orient Ave2BR,1BA$1.85
96 Orient Ave, Unit 296 Orient Ave3BR,1BA$1.85
290 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Unit 2290 Martin Luther King Jr Dr3BR,1BA$1.35
99 Atlantic St, Unit Garden99 Atlantic StStudio ,1BA$1.87
227 Wegman Pky, Unit Basement227 Wegman Pky1BR,1BA$2.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ

Ranked #15

Among neighborhoods in Jersey City, NJ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ

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Getting Around the Bergen Lafayette Neighborhood in Jersey City, NJ

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

69 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 Bergen Lafayette Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bergen Lafayette?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bergen Lafayette is at 3 Acres listed at $1,825.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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