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45 Hopkins AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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449 Pavonia AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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7 Beacon Ave, Unit 2
7 Beacon AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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60 St Pauls AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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337-339 Johnston AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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26 Elizabeth StJersey City, NJ 07306
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270 Johnston AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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22 Fleet StJersey City, NJ 07306
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100 Beacon Ave
100 Beacon AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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77 Magnolia Ave
77 Magnolia AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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378 3rd St
378 3rd StJersey City, NJ 07302
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708-714 Jersey AveJersey City, NJ 07302
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238 5th StJersey City, NJ 07302
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145 Chestnut AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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500 Manila AveJersey City, NJ 07302
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323-325 Pine StJersey City, NJ 07304
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65 Maple StJersey City, NJ 07304
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Jersey City Studio Apartments | $3,225 | $1,300 | $5,200 |
| Downtown Jersey City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,921 | $1,795 | $7,006 |
| Downtown Jersey City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,165 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Jersey City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,023 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Jersey City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,577 | $8,155 | $10,000+ |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gyalsten Apartments | 1 BR (418) | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| 449 Pavonia Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| The Haven | Unit X05 | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
| Starling | S2 | Studio,1BA | $2,299 |
| Laidlaw Lofts | 3J | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
| Atlas | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,484 |
| The Hazel Jersey City | S2 | Studio,1BA | $2,487 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Jersey City, NJ
As of April 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Jersey City area is the $3.80 price per square foot ROOSEVELT HOUSE - 3 Bedrooms Two Bathroom Model at The Roosevelt in the in the Pavonia neighborhood starting from $5,351. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Roosevelt | ROOSEVELT HOUSE - 3 Bedrooms Two Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $3.80 |
| 311 Pine - The Pine | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $2.92 |
| 90 Waldo Ave, Unit 2 | 90 Waldo Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.61 |
| Atlantic | ATLANTIC - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.86 |
| 7 Beacon Ave, Unit 2 | 7 Beacon Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Laidlaw Lofts | 3J | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| The Haven | Unit X06 | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| 449 Pavonia Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| 60 St Pauls Ave, Unit 3 | 60 St Pauls Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| 22 Beacon Ave, Unit 4 | 22 Beacon Ave | Studio ,1BA | $2.60 |
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ
Dr. Ronald Mc Nair Academic High School
Jersey City Public School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (0)
10 out of 10
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Jersey City Public School District
Public School - Grades PK-8 (0)
7 out of 10
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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 $2,487.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Jersey City?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Jersey City is Gyalsten Apartments which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Downtown Jersey City costs $10,577.
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 8 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 $162 which is $10,415 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Jersey City.
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