Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Jersey City Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $800 (29 Rentals)

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property at 65 Washburn St

65 Washburn St

Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 262 Warren St

262 Warren St

Jersey CityNJ07302
property at 345 Baldwin Ave

345 Baldwin Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 155 Chestnut Ave

155 Chestnut Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306

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property at 109 Wayne St

109 Wayne St

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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77 Magnolia Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

77 Magnolia Ave

77 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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1 Magnolia Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1 Magnolia Ave

1 Magnolia 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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708-714 Jersey Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

708-714 Jersey Ave

708-714 Jersey AveJersey City, NJ 07302
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500 Manila
1 Bedroom Apartments

500 Manila

500 Manila 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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323 Pine
1 Bedroom Apartments

323 Pine

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

Laidlaw Lofts

136 Oakland AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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Solaris Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Solaris Lofts

65 Maple StJersey City, NJ 07304
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380 Montgomery St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

380 Montgomery St

380 Montgomery StJersey City, NJ 07302

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345 Baldwin Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

345 Baldwin Ave

345 Baldwin AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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100 Montgomery St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

100 Montgomery St

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

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 Studio unit found at The Montgomery priced from $2,271. Starling has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,404. Here are the most affordable Downtown Jersey City apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The MontgomeryNStudio,1BA$2,271
StarlingS2Studio,1BA$2,404
The Hazel Jersey CityS4BStudio,1BA$2,467
AtlasS1Studio,1BA$2,501
Vantage CollectionStudio1 Bath-E8Studio,1BA$2,744
311 Pine - The PineB72BR,2BA$2,782
One TenS21Studio,1BA$2,820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Jersey City, NJ

As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Jersey City area is the $3.34 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 70 Central in the in the Journal Square neighborhood starting from $4,114. The second greatest value Downtown Jersey City apartment is the LINCOLN HOUSE - 2 Bedrooms Two Bathroom Model at Hamilton Park by Newport starting at $4,412 with a $3.98 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.
70 Central2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.34
Hamilton Park by NewportLINCOLN HOUSE - 2 Bedrooms Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$3.98
311 Pine - The PineB42BR,2BA$2.92
28 Center St, Unit 128 Center St2BR,1BA$2.30
Bay Grove ArmsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$4.29
Jasmin Terrace II2 BEDROOM / BALCONY2BR,2BA$3.42
177 YORK St, Unit 2177 YORK St2BR,1BA$2.94
11 Saint Pauls Ave, Unit 4R11 Saint Pauls Ave2BR,1BA$2.50
Soho LoftsS2 denStudio ,1BA$4.08
218 York St, Unit 2218 York St1BR,1BA$4.07

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Jersey City, NJ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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 $2,820.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Jersey City is The Montgomery which is listed at $2,492, while the average apartment in Downtown Jersey City costs $6,910.

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 10 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 $124 which is $6,786 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Jersey City.

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