Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hackensack River Waterfront Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $500 (33 Rentals)

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191 Wegman Pkwy
2 Bedroom Apartments

191 Wegman Pkwy

191 Wegman PkwyJersey City, NJ 07305
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2048 John F Kennedy Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2048 John F Kennedy Blvd

2048 John F Kennedy BlvdJersey City, NJ 07305
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304 Ege Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

304 Ege Ave

304 Ege AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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144 Bergen Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

144 Bergen Ave

144 Bergen AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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366 West Side Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

366 West Side Ave

366 W Side AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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394 Woodlawn Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

394 Woodlawn Ave

394 Woodlawn AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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16 Bennett St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

16 Bennett St

16 Bennett StJersey City, NJ 07304
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48 Bergen Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

48 Bergen Ave

48 Bergen AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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Hackensack River Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hackensack River Waterfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hackensack River Waterfront area of Jersey City, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at The Agnes Co-Living priced from $1,555. CityLine - Jersey City West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,725. Here are the most affordable Hackensack River Waterfront apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Agnes Co-LivingPrivate Room with Shared Bath E1BR,1BA$1,555
CityLine - Jersey City West3Studio,1BA$1,725
3 AcresS4Studio,1BA$1,825
The Beacon Jersey CityH-S2Studio,1BA$1,890
48 Bergen AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
CityLine - Jersey City EastJCE-04Studio,1BA$1,929

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hackensack River Waterfront, NJ

As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hackensack River Waterfront area is the $2.13 price per square foot 290 Fulton Ave Model at 290 Fulton Ave, Unit 2 in the in the The Hill neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Hackensack River Waterfront apartment is the 183 Wegman Pky Model at 183 Wegman Pky, Unit 2 starting at $2,500 with a $2.27 price per square foot in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hackensack River Waterfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
290 Fulton Ave, Unit 2290 Fulton Ave4BR,1BA$2.13
183 Wegman Pky, Unit 2183 Wegman Pky3BR,1BA$2.27
119 Woodlawn Ave, Unit 1119 Woodlawn Ave3BR,1BA$2.40
70 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Unit 270 Martin Luther King Jr Dr3BR,1BA$2.20
183 Wegman Pky, Unit 2183 Wegman Pky3BR,1BA$2.40
197 Orient Ave, Unit 1197 Orient Ave3BR,1BA$2.40
70 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Unit 270 Martin Luther King Jr Dr3BR,1BA$2.20
63 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Unit 363 Martin Luther King Jr Dr3BR,1BA$2.20
69 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Unit 269 Martin Luther King Jr Dr3BR,1BA$2.43
227 Wegman Pky, Unit Basement227 Wegman Pky1BR,1BA$2.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hackensack River Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ

Ranked #13

Among neighborhoods in Jersey City, NJ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Hackensack River Waterfront Neighborhood in Jersey City, NJ

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

62 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 Hackensack River Waterfront Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hackensack River Waterfront?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hackensack River Waterfront is at CityLine - Jersey City West listed at $1,725.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hackensack River Waterfront Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hackensack River Waterfront Apartment is $1,555 at The Agnes Co-Living.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hackensack River Waterfront Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hackensack River Waterfront is starting from $2,100 at 48 Bergen Ave.

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