Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hackensack River Waterfront Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $500 (51 Rentals)

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property at 271 Claremont Ave

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

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271 Claremont Ave

Jersey CityNJ07305
property at 422 West Side Ave

$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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422 West Side Ave

Jersey CityNJ07305

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property at 90 Roosevelt Ave

$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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90 Roosevelt Ave

Jersey CityNJ07304
property at 1 Mallory Ave

$1,999 - $3,199

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1 Mallory Ave

Jersey CityNJ07305

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69 Williams Ave
$2,000
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69 Williams Ave

69 Williams AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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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 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

304 Ege Ave

304 Ege AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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2005 John F Kennedy Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2005 John F Kennedy Blvd

2005 John F Kennedy BlvdJersey City, NJ 07305
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144 Bergen Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

144 Bergen Ave

144 Bergen AveJersey City, NJ 07305
property at 69 Williams Ave

$1,800 - $2,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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69 Williams Ave

Jersey CityNJ07304

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The Cove
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Cove

340-348 West Side AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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366 West Side Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

366 West Side Ave

366 W Side AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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16 Bennett
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

16 Bennett

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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One Mallory
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

One Mallory

70 Fisk StJersey City, NJ 07305
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132 Mallory
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

132 Mallory

132 Mallory AveJersey City, NJ 07304

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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 Studio unit found at CityLine - Jersey City East priced from $1,896. 3 Acres has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,065. Here are the most affordable Hackensack River Waterfront apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CityLine - Jersey City EastJCE-09Studio,1BA$1,896
3 AcresS21BR,1BA$2,065
Rivet 26S3Studio,1BA$2,070
2040 KennedyC2BR,1BA$2,075
Birch HouseStudio S-05WStudio,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hackensack River Waterfront, NJ

As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hackensack River Waterfront area is the $1.85 price per square foot 23 Williams Ave Model at 23 Williams Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Hackensack River Waterfront apartment is the 230 Grant Ave Model at 230 Grant Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,250 with a $2.05 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.
23 Williams Ave, Unit 223 Williams Ave3BR,2BA$1.85
230 Grant Ave, Unit 2230 Grant Ave3BR,1BA$2.05
147 McAdoo Ave, Unit 147 McAdoo Avenue-Apt.1147 McAdoo Ave3BR,1BA$2.73
211 Grant Ave, Unit 1211 Grant Ave3BR,1BA$2.50
69 Williams Ave69 Williams Ave2BR,1BA$2.50
245 Lexington Ave, Unit 3245 Lexington Ave2BR,1BA$2.69
2040 KennedyC2BR,1BA$2.59
2106 John Fitzgerald Kennedy Blvd, Unit 312106 John Fitzgerald Kennedy Blvd1BR,1BA$2.50
242 Lexington Ave, #6, Unit 6242 Lexington Ave, #61BR,1BA$2.74
158 Bergen Ave, Unit 43158 Bergen Ave1BR,1BA$2.61

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Hackensack River Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ

Ranked #26

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

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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 East listed at $1,896.

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 $2,065 at 3 Acres.

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 $2,075 at 2040 Kennedy.

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