Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Jersey City Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $800 (30 Rentals)

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property at 40 Beacon Ave

40 Beacon Ave

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property at 161 Palisade Ave

161 Palisade Ave

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property at 54 Monitor St

54 Monitor St

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property at 319 8TH St

319 8TH St

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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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Laidlaw Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Laidlaw Lofts

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

Solaris Lofts

65 Maple StJersey City, NJ 07304
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380 Montgomery St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

380 Montgomery St

380 Montgomery StJersey City, NJ 07302

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 Newport Rental Towers priced from $1,822. 22 Fleet St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here are the most affordable Downtown Jersey City apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Newport Rental TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,822
22 Fleet StStudioStudio,1BA$2,050
345 Baldwin AveS02Studio,1BA$2,300
295JStudio BStudio,1BA$2,358
StarlingS2Studio,1BA$2,472
AtlasS1Studio,1BA$2,473
CMPND 632 NewarkStudio + Alcove | Residence 21Studio,1BA$2,514
Parkside WestPARKSIDE WEST - Studio One BathroomStudio,1BA$2,632

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Jersey City, NJ

As of November 10, 2025 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 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.
Bay Grove ArmsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.71
311 Pine - The PineB42BR,2BA$2.92
BelaBela B32BR,2BA$3.68
322 Baldwin Ave, Unit 8322 Baldwin Ave3BR,1BA$2.90
143 Sussex St, Unit Apt. #4143 Sussex St1BR,1BA$3.89
AtlanticATLANTIC - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.69
SouthamptonSOUTHAMPTON - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.82
88 Oakland Ave, Unit 288 Oakland Ave3BR,1BA$2.09
Hamilton Park by NewportLINCOLN HOUSE - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.47
Newport Rental TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$3.56

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ

Ranked #4

Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Jersey City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Jersey City is at Newport Rental Towers listed at $1,822.

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 $2,625 at 345 Baldwin Ave.

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 $2,782 at 311 Pine - The Pine.

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 Newport Rentals and starts from $4,401.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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