Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Jersey City Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,795 (23 Rentals)

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property at 337 Pavonia Ave

$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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337 Pavonia Ave

Jersey CityNJ07302

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100 Beacon Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

100 Beacon Ave

100 Beacon AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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68 Magnolia Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

68 Magnolia Ave

68 Magnolia AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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378 3rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

378 3rd St

378 3rd StJersey City, NJ 07302
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77 Magnolia Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

77 Magnolia Ave

77 Magnolia AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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708-714 Jersey Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

708-714 Jersey Ave

708-714 Jersey AveJersey City, NJ 07302

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238 5th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

238 5th St

238 5th StJersey City, NJ 07302
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500 Manila
1 Bedroom Apartments

500 Manila

500 Manila AveJersey City, NJ 07302
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323 Pine
1 Bedroom Apartments

323 Pine

323-325 Pine StJersey City, NJ 07304
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Solaris Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Solaris Lofts

65 Maple StJersey City, NJ 07304
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76 St Paul's Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

76 St Paul's Avenue

76 Saint Pauls AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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Jasmin Terrace II
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jasmin Terrace II

412-416 Whiton StJersey City, NJ 07304
property at 201 St Pauls Ave

$2,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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201 St Pauls Ave, Unit 1J, Unit 1J

201 St Pauls Ave
Jersey CityNJ07306

Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

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Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ

Ranked #4

Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Jersey City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Jersey City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Jersey City is under $2,814.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Jersey City?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Jersey City is Renovated Kitchen - Make Yourself at Home Close to Journal Square which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Downtown Jersey City costs $9,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Jersey City?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 19 regular apartments in Downtown Jersey City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Jersey City?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Jersey City have an average cost of $196 which is $9,504 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Jersey City.

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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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.