
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bergen Lafayette Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $400 (26 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Bergen Lafayette area of Jersey City.


Wangdu Apartments

2048 John F Kennedy Blvd

90 Harmon St

Resurrection House

191 Wegman Pkwy
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30 Kensington Ave

The Willows at Salem Lafayette

305 Fairmount Ave

574 Bergen Ave

OVM Affordable

85 Kearney Ave
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80 Lexington Ave

The Brevard Apartments

150 Belmont

2048 John F Kennedy Blvd

196 Clinton Ave

2267 John F Kennedy Blvd
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Gold Star Realty

2500 John F Kennedy Blvd

246 Summit Avenue

354-358 Bergen Ave

88-90 Kensington Ave

304 Ege Ave
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166 Summit Ave

Baker Building
Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bergen Lafayette?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen Lafayette Studio Apartments | $2,501 | $1,000 | $2,851 |
| Bergen Lafayette 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,926 | $1,600 | $4,401 |
| Bergen Lafayette 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,594 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
| Bergen Lafayette 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,582 | $1,900 | $8,161 |
| Bergen Lafayette 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,988 | $2,285 | $7,000 |
| Bergen Lafayette 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,850 | $2,850 | $2,850 |
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There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bergen Lafayette Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ.
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Cheapest Available Bergen Lafayette Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wangdu Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| 30-32 McAdoo Ave - ASK ABOUT OUR RENT SPECIAL | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bergen Lafayette, NJ
As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bergen Lafayette area is the $0.67 price per square foot 688 Communipaw Ave Model at 688 Communipaw Ave in the in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Bergen Lafayette apartment is the 87 Dwight St Model at 87 Dwight St, Unit 1 starting at $2,850 with a $2.04 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 688 Communipaw Ave | 688 Communipaw Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.67 |
| 87 Dwight St, Unit 1 | 87 Dwight St | 5BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| 177 Clendenny Ave, Unit #2 | 177 Clendenny Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| 138 Bidwell Ave, Unit 2 | 138 Bidwell Ave | 4BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 100 Wilkinson Ave, Unit 2 | 100 Wilkinson Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| 248 Grant Ave, Unit 2 | 248 Grant Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| 16 Westervelt Pl, Unit Apt 3 | 16 Westervelt Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| 161 Wilkinson Ave, Unit Unit 1 | 161 Wilkinson Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 36 Clerk St, Unit Basement | 36 Clerk St | 3BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| 204 Union St, Unit 2 | 204 Union St | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
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Best Local Schools in Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ
Henry Snyder High School
Ollie Culbreth Jr. School
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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 Wangdu Apartments listed at $1,595.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bergen Lafayette Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bergen Lafayette Apartment is $1,929 at Whitlock Mills.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
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