Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Jersey City Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,600 (24 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Solaris Lofts priced from $2,190. 22 Fleet St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Downtown Jersey City apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Solaris LoftsLoft 1 Bedroom S31BR,1BA$2,190
22 Fleet StStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
StarlingS2Studio,1BA$2,360
The Hazel Jersey CityS2Studio,1BA$2,444

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Jersey City, NJ

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Jersey City area is the $2.56 price per square foot 113 Palisade Ave Model at 113 Palisade Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Journal Square neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Downtown Jersey City apartment is the 46 Wayne St Model at 46 Wayne St, Unit 2 starting at $4,600 with a $3.54 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.
113 Palisade Ave, Unit 2113 Palisade Ave3BR,2BA$2.56
46 Wayne St, Unit 246 Wayne St3BR,2BA$3.54
284 Wayne St, Unit 1284 Wayne St2BR,2BA$2.75
BelaBela B82BR,2BA$3.25
311 Pine - The PineB42BR,2BA$2.92
393 Baldwin Ave, Unit 2F393 Baldwin Ave2BR,1BA$3.49
9 Saint Pauls Ave, Unit 4R9 Saint Pauls Ave2BR,1BA$2.75
11 Saint Pauls Ave, Unit 4R11 Saint Pauls Ave2BR,1BA$2.50
22 Beacon Ave, Unit 622 Beacon AveStudio ,1BA$2.80
322 Baldwin Ave, Unit 1R322 Baldwin AveStudio ,1BA$3.60

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Jersey City

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Jersey City?

There are currently 944 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Jersey City, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,400 to $16,016. There are also 160 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Jersey City ranging from $1,654 to $12,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Jersey City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Jersey City ranges from $1,654 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $6,528.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Jersey City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Jersey City range from $2,700 to $12,840, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,699 to $8,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $10,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,550.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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