Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Jersey City Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $800 (37 Rentals)

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property at 61 Monitor St

$1,875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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61 Monitor St

Jersey CityNJ07304
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60 St Pauls Ave, Unit 3
$1,900
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$1,900

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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Mar 8

60 St Pauls Ave, Unit 3

60 St Pauls AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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property at 87 Merseles St

$1,900 - $3,200

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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87 Merseles St

Jersey CityNJ07302
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85 Laidlaw Ave, Unit 2
$1,950
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85 Laidlaw Ave, Unit 2

85 Laidlaw AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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property at 306 Varick St

$2,170 - $3,138

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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306 Varick St

Jersey CityNJ07302
property at 319 8th St

$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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319 8th St

Jersey CityNJ07302
property at 298 NEWARK Ave

$2,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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298 NEWARK Ave

Jersey CityNJ07302
property at 270 Marin Blvd

$2,250 - $2,900

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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270 Marin Blvd

Jersey CityNJ07302
property at 507 Jersey Ave

$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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507 Jersey 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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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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1 Magnolia Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1 Magnolia Ave

1 Magnolia AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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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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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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295J
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

295J

295 Johnston AveJersey 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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Starling
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Starling

66 Monitor StJersey City, NJ 07304
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The Ashton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ashton

2 Ash StJersey City, NJ 07304

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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. 295J has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,145. 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
295JStudio BStudio,1BA$2,145
Renovated Kitchen - Make Yourself at Home Close to Journal Square2 BR (418)2BR,1BA$2,195
StarlingS2Studio,1BA$2,282
AtlasS1Studio,1BA$2,377
CMPND 632 NewarkStudio + Alcove | Residence 15Studio,1BA$2,506
The Hazel Jersey CityS2Studio,1BA$2,579

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Jersey City, NJ

As of February 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Jersey City area is the $3.71 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Bay Grove Arms in the in the Pavonia neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Downtown Jersey City apartment is the LINCOLN HOUSE - 2 Bedrooms Two Bathroom Model at Hamilton Park by Newport starting at $4,220 with a $3.81 price per square foot in the Pavonia 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.
Bay Grove ArmsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.71
Hamilton Park by NewportLINCOLN HOUSE - 2 Bedrooms Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$3.81
311 Pine - The PineB42BR,2BA$2.92
322 Baldwin Ave, Unit 8322 Baldwin Ave3BR,1BA$2.85
SouthamptonSOUTHAMPTON - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.94
Laidlaw Lofts2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.78
80 Bloomfield St, Unit 4B80 Bloomfield St1BR,1BA$3.98
542 Newark Ave, Unit 3R542 Newark Ave2BR,2BA$3.24
449 Pavonia Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.85
Renovated Kitchen - Make Yourself at Home Close to Journal Square2 BR (418)2BR,1BA$3.75

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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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4.0
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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 $2,145.

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 $2,645 at 295J.

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 Laidlaw Lofts and starts from $3,895.

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