Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Jersey City Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $800 (47 Rentals)

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property at 546 Summit Ave

$1,250

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$1,250
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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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546 Summit Ave, Unit 107

546 Summit Ave
Jersey CityNJ07306

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property at 298 Newark Ave

$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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298 Newark Ave

Jersey CityNJ07302
property at 319 8th St

$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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319 8th St

Jersey CityNJ07302
property at 576 Newark Ave

$2,000 - $2,400

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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576 Newark Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306

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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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1 Magnolia Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1 Magnolia Ave

1 Magnolia AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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77 Magnolia Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

77 Magnolia Ave

77 Magnolia AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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378 3rd St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

378 3rd St

378 3rd StJersey City, NJ 07302
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708-714 Jersey Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

708-714 Jersey Ave

708-714 Jersey AveJersey City, NJ 07302
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238 5th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

238 5th St

238 5th StJersey City, NJ 07302
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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500 Manila
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

500 Manila

500 Manila AveJersey City, NJ 07302
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323 Pine
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

323 Pine

323-325 Pine StJersey City, NJ 07304
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Solaris Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Solaris Lofts

65 Maple StJersey City, NJ 07304
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The Bridget
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Bridget

380 Montgomery StJersey City, NJ 07302

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Conifer Flats
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Conifer Flats

331 Pine StJersey City, NJ 07304
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The Montgomery
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Montgomery

100 Montgomery StJersey City, NJ 07302
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The Ashton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ashton

2 Ash StJersey City, NJ 07304
property at 496 Pavonia Ave

$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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496 Pavonia Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
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295J
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

295J

295 Johnston AveJersey City, NJ 07304
property at 75 Palisade Ave

$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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75 Palisade Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
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Laidlaw Lofts
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Laidlaw Lofts

136 Oakland AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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22 Fleet St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

22 Fleet St

22 Fleet StJersey City, NJ 07306
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Columbian Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbian Towers

76-78 Bloomfield StHoboken, NJ 07030
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Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Jersey City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Jersey City area of Jersey City, NJ is a 2 Beds unit found at 449 Pavonia Ave priced from $1,850. The Haven has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here are the most affordable Downtown Jersey City apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
449 Pavonia Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,850
The HavenUnit X04Studio,1BA$2,050
45 Hopkins Avenue - Gyalsten Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$2,250
295JStudio BStudio,1BA$2,330
Singh Tower1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,382
CMPND 15 CentralStudio: 6-PH06Studio,1BA$2,534
StarlingS1Studio,1BA$2,642
Hamilton Park by NewportLINCOLN HOUSE- Studio One BathroomStudio,1BA$2,668

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Jersey City, NJ

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Jersey City area is the $4.10 price per square foot PACIFIC - 2 Bedrooms Two Bathroom Model at Pacific in the in the Pavonia neighborhood starting from $4,711. The second greatest value Downtown Jersey City apartment is the B4 Model at 311 Pine - The Pine starting at $3,163 with a $2.92 price per square foot in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Jersey City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
PacificPACIFIC - 2 Bedrooms Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$4.10
311 Pine - The PineB42BR,2BA$2.92
BelaBela B32BR,2BA$3.76
Waterside Square SouthWATERSIDE SQUARE SOUTH - Converted 2 Bedroom One B2BR,1BA$4.05
225 Grand1 br - 1ba1BR,1BA$3.89
77 Colgate St77 Colgate St2BR,1BA$3.47
272 Baldwin Ave, Unit 2R272 Baldwin Ave2BR,2BA$3.44
449 Pavonia Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.85
45 Hopkins Avenue - Gyalsten Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$3.46
22 Beacon Ave, Unit 222 Beacon AveStudio ,1BA$2.60

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

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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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Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ

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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 $2,668.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Jersey City is The Haven which is listed at $2,250, while the average apartment in Downtown Jersey City costs $4,136.

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 46 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 $455 which is $3,681 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Jersey City.

Expert Rental Resources

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

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