
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Jersey City Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $800 (29 Rentals)
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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 |
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Downtown Jersey City Studio Apartments | $3,936 | $1,695 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Jersey City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,425 | $2,750 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Jersey City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,996 | $1,890 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Jersey City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,157 | $3,485 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Jersey City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,910 | $6,910 | $6,910 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Jersey City Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ.
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Montgomery | N | Studio,1BA | $2,271 |
Starling | S2 | Studio,1BA | $2,404 |
The Hazel Jersey City | S4B | Studio,1BA | $2,467 |
Atlas | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,501 |
Vantage Collection | Studio1 Bath-E8 | Studio,1BA | $2,744 |
311 Pine - The Pine | B7 | 2BR,2BA | $2,782 |
One Ten | S21 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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70 Central | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.34 |
Hamilton Park by Newport | LINCOLN HOUSE - 2 Bedrooms Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.98 |
311 Pine - The Pine | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $2.92 |
28 Center St, Unit 1 | 28 Center St | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
Bay Grove Arms | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $4.29 |
Jasmin Terrace II | 2 BEDROOM / BALCONY | 2BR,2BA | $3.42 |
177 YORK St, Unit 2 | 177 YORK St | 2BR,1BA | $2.94 |
11 Saint Pauls Ave, Unit 4R | 11 Saint Pauls Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Soho Lofts | S2 den | Studio ,1BA | $4.08 |
218 York St, Unit 2 | 218 York St | 1BR,1BA | $4.07 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ
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Among neighborhoods in Jersey City, NJ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ
Dr. Ronald Mc Nair Academic High School
Dr. Michael Conti School
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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