Cheap Homes for Rent in the Bergen Lafayette Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,000 (32 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Bergen Lafayette area of Jersey City.

property at 115 Harrison Ave

$1,080

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$1,080
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$1,080

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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115 Harrison Ave

Jersey CityNJ07304
property at 271 Claremont Ave

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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271 Claremont Ave

Jersey CityNJ07305

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property at 35 Stegman St

$2,050

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$2,050
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$2,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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35 Stegman St

Jersey CityNJ07305
property at 6 Marcy Ave

$2,100

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$2,100
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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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6 Marcy Ave

Jersey CityNJ07304
property at 301 West Side Ave

$2,146

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$2,146
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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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301 West Side Ave, Unit 315

301 West Side Ave
Jersey CityNJ07305
property at 264 Lexington Ave

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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264 Lexington Ave

Jersey CityNJ07304

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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property at 17 Orient Ave

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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17 Orient Ave

Jersey CityNJ07305
property at 301 West Side Ave

$2,215

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$2,215
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$2,215

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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301 West Side Ave, Unit 328

301 West Side Ave
Jersey CityNJ07305
property at 101 Stevens Ave

$2,300

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$2,300
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$2,300

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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101 Stevens Ave

Jersey CityNJ07305

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Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bergen Lafayette Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
30-32 McAdoo Ave - ASK ABOUT OUR RENT SPECIALStudioStudio,1BA$1,775
2040 KennedyF1BR,1BA$1,790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bergen Lafayette, NJ

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bergen Lafayette area is the $0.32 price per square foot 591 Bramhall Ave Model at 591 Bramhall Ave in the in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Bergen Lafayette apartment is the 350 Arlington Ave Model at 350 Arlington Ave starting at $2,500 with a $0.25 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.
591 Bramhall Ave591 Bramhall Ave3BR,2BA$0.32
350 Arlington Ave350 Arlington Ave1BR,1.5BA$0.25
177 Clendenny Ave, Unit #2177 Clendenny Ave3BR,2BA$1.66
23 Williams Ave, Unit 223 Williams Ave3BR,2BA$1.85
107 Wilkinson Ave, Unit 2107 Wilkinson Ave4BR,1BA$1.88
100 Wilkinson Ave, Unit 2100 Wilkinson Ave4BR,1BA$1.88
121 Mallory Ave, Unit 121 Mallory Ave #3121 Mallory Ave2BR,1BA$2.08
44 Stegman St, Unit 2R44 Stegman St4BR,1BA$2.00
500 W Side Ave, Unit a500 W Side Ave2BR,1BA$1.90
8 Rutgers Ave, Unit Bsmt8 Rutgers Ave2BR,1BA$2.00

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bergen Lafayette

What type of rentals are currently available in Bergen Lafayette?

There are currently 992 Apartments for Rent in Bergen Lafayette, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $10,000. There are also 96 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bergen Lafayette ranging from $1,080 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bergen Lafayette?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bergen Lafayette ranges from $1,080 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,795.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Bergen Lafayette?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Bergen Lafayette range from $1,900 to $6,993, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $4,246. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,250.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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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.