Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Jersey City Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,200 (9 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown Jersey City area of Jersey City.

property at 546 Summit Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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546 Summit Ave, Unit 107

546 Summit Ave
Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 201 St Pauls Ave

$1,900 - $2,500

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

201 St Pauls Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306

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property at 201 St Pauls Ave

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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201 St Pauls Ave, Unit 11L

201 St Pauls Ave
Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 96 Maple St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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96 Maple St

Jersey CityNJ07304
property at 75 Palisade Ave

$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

75 Palisade Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306

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property at 270 Marin Blvd

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 3

270 Marin Blvd, Unit 15Q

270 Marin Blvd
Jersey CityNJ07302

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 3 Beds unit found at 145 - Chestnut Apartments priced from $2,100. Gyalsten Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here are the most affordable Downtown Jersey City apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
145 - Chestnut Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$2,100
Gyalsten Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$2,250
303-311 First Street303FS001Studio,1BA$2,408

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Jersey City, NJ

As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Jersey City area is the $2.92 price per square foot B4 Model at 311 Pine - The Pine in the in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood starting from $3,163. The second greatest value Downtown Jersey City apartment is the 1BR Model at 351 Marin starting at $3,895 with a $4.28 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.
311 Pine - The PineB42BR,2BA$2.92
351 Marin1BR1BR,1BA$4.28
AtlanticATLANTIC - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.85
SouthamptonSOUTHAMPTON - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.13
BelaBela A61BR,1BA$3.80
The RooseveltROOSEVELT HOUSE - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.70
Bay Grove ArmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.23
218 York St, Unit 2218 York St1BR,1BA$4.21
449 Pavonia Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.85
Gyalsten Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$3.46

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Jersey City

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

There are currently 1011 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Jersey City, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,400 to $15,500. There are also 68 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Jersey City ranging from $1,200 to $7,000.

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 $1,200 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,668.

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 $2,300 to $13,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $5,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,500.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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