
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Jersey City Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,890 (10 Rentals)


456 Baldwin Ave

11 Saint Pauls Ave, Unit 4R

325 Baldwin Ave

155 Chestnut Ave
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298 Newark Ave, Unit 2

65 Washburn St
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Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Jersey City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Jersey City Studio Apartments | $3,857 | $1,534 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Jersey City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,370 | $2,700 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Jersey City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,026 | $1,890 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Jersey City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,051 | $3,485 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Jersey City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,007 | $6,910 | $7,105 |
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Getting Around the Downtown Jersey City Neighborhood in Jersey City, NJ
Walk Score®
100 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
79 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
82 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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 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 $2,770.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Jersey City?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Jersey City is 311 Pine - The Pine which is listed at $2,782, while the average apartment in Downtown Jersey City costs $7,007.
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 11 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 $128 which is $6,879 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Jersey City.
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