Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Jersey City Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $800 (85 Rentals)

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property at 343 1/2 8th St

$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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343 1/2 8th St

Jersey CityNJ07302
property at 201 St Pauls Ave

$2,000 - $2,675

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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201 St Pauls Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
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450 GRAND St, Unit 3, Unit 3
$2,100
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$2,100
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450 GRAND St, Unit 3, Unit 3

450 GRAND StJersey City, NJ 07302
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property at 32 Beacon Ave

$2,150

2 Bedroom Rentals

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32 Beacon Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 337 Pavonia Ave

$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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337 Pavonia Ave

Jersey CityNJ07302
property at 267 8th St

$2,300

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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267 8th St

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 423 2nd St

$2,300

3 Bedroom Rentals

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423 2nd St

Jersey CityNJ07302

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property at 280 Marin Blvd

$2,350 - $3,400

1 Bedroom Rentals

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280 Marin Blvd

Jersey CityNJ07302
property at 270 Marin Blvd

$2,525 - $2,550

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$2,525 - $2,550
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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270 Marin Blvd

Jersey CityNJ07302
property at 280 Marin Blvd

$2,550 - $3,400

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$2,550 - $3,400
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280 Marin Blvd

Jersey CityNJ07302
property at 115 Hoboken Ave

$2,595 - $3,955

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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115 Hoboken Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306

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property at 242 Palisade Ave

$2,700

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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242 Palisade Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 65 St Pauls Ave

$2,750

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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65 St Pauls Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306

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property at 105 Greene St

$2,800 - $3,750

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105 Greene St

Jersey CityNJ07302
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100 Beacon Ave
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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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77 Magnolia Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

77 Magnolia Ave

77 Magnolia AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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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 1 Bed unit found at 45 Hopkins Avenue - Gyalsten Apartments priced from $1,795. 449 Pavonia Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Downtown Jersey City apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
45 Hopkins Avenue - Gyalsten Apartments1 BR (418)1BR,1BA$1,795
449 Pavonia Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,850
145 - Chestnut Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$2,100
295JStudio BStudio,1BA$2,144
The HavenUnit X05Studio,1BA$2,250
CMPND 15 CentralStudio: 6-PH08Studio,1BA$2,505
The Hazel Jersey CityS3BStudio,1BA$2,670
311 Pine - The PineB72BR,2BA$2,782
One TenS4-aStudio,1BA$2,880

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Jersey City, NJ

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Jersey City area is the $3.79 price per square foot LINCOLN HOUSE - 2 Bedrooms Two Bathroom Model at Hamilton Park by Newport in the in the Pavonia neighborhood starting from $4,207. 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.
Hamilton Park by NewportLINCOLN HOUSE - 2 Bedrooms Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$3.79
311 Pine - The PineB42BR,2BA$2.92
StarlingA3-Den1BR,2BA$3.78
Waterside Square NorthWATERSIDE SQUARE NORTH - Converted 2 Bedroom One B2BR,1BA$4.10
Bay Grove ArmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.88
BelaBela A51BR,1BA$3.96
450 GRAND St, Unit 3450 GRAND St1BR,1BA$2.80
The HavenUnit X061BR,1BA$3.63
449 Pavonia Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.85
45 Hopkins Avenue - Gyalsten Apartments1 BR (418)1BR,1BA$3.87

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Jersey City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Jersey City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Jersey City is at 295J listed at $2,144.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Jersey City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Jersey City Apartment is $1,122 at Hudson House West.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Jersey City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Jersey City is starting from $1,850 at 449 Pavonia Ave.

What is the most affordable Downtown Jersey City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Jersey City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 145 - Chestnut Apartments and starts from $2,100.

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