Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Jersey City Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,900 (46 Rentals)

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property at 7 Beacon Ave

7 Beacon Ave

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property at 7 Beacon Ave

7 Beacon Ave

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property at 570 Newark Ave

570 Newark Ave

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property at 270 Marin Blvd

270 Marin Blvd

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property at 383 2nd St

383 2nd St

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property at 48 ST PAULS Ave

48 ST PAULS Ave

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property at 57 Monitor St

57 Monitor St

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property at 36 Laidlaw Ave

36 Laidlaw Ave

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property at 36 Fleet St

36 Fleet St

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property at 412 Whiton St

412 Whiton St

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property at 342 4th St

342 4th St

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property at 270 Marin Blvd

270 Marin Blvd

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property at 208 7th St

208 7th St

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property at 632 Newark Ave

632 Newark Ave

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property at 208 7th St

208 7th St

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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 22 Fleet St priced from $2,050. The Hazel Jersey City has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,440. Here are the most affordable Downtown Jersey City apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
22 Fleet StStudio1BR,1BA$2,050
The Hazel Jersey CityS2Studio,1BA$2,440
632 NewarkStudioStudio,1BA$2,446
StarlingS2Studio,1BA$2,472
AtlasS1Studio,1BA$2,692

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Jersey City, NJ

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Jersey City area is the $3.25 price per square foot Bela B8 Model at Bela in the in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood starting from $3,775. 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.
BelaBela B82BR,2BA$3.25
311 Pine - The PineB42BR,2BA$2.92
36 Fleet St, Unit 136 Fleet St2BR,2BA$2.50
AtlanticATLANTIC - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.80
393 Baldwin Ave, Unit 2F393 Baldwin Ave3BR,1BA$3.49
38 Trenton St, Unit 238 Trenton St2BR,1BA$2.76
Hamilton Park by NewportLINCOLN HOUSE - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.57
7 Beacon Ave, Unit 17 Beacon Ave1BR,1BA$2.38
48 Saint Pauls Ave, Unit 148 Saint Pauls Ave1BR,1BA$3.07
523 Jersey Ave, Unit 2523 Jersey Ave2BR,1BA$3.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ

Ranked #2

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 953 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Jersey City, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,650 to $13,375. There are also 178 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Jersey City ranging from $1,900 to $10,995.

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 $1,900 to $10,995 with an average monthly rent of $4,731.

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 $2,500 to $13,375, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $6,840. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,785.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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