Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hackensack River Waterfront Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $500 (84 Rentals)

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property at 271 Claremont Ave

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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271 Claremont Ave

Jersey CityNJ07305
property at 272 Grant Ave

$1,625

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 8

272 Grant Ave

Jersey CityNJ07305

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property at 339 Danforth Ave

$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

339 Danforth Ave

Jersey CityNJ07305

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property at 53 Terhune Ave

$1,895

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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53 Terhune Ave

Jersey CityNJ07305
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238 Fowler Ave, Unit 1
$1,950
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$1,950
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238 Fowler Ave, Unit 1

238 Fowler AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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179 Armstrong Ave, Unit 2
$1,950
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$1,950
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179 Armstrong Ave, Unit 2

179 Armstrong AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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380 Danforth Ave, Unit 9
$2,000
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$2,000
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$2,000
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380 Danforth Ave, Unit 9

380 Danforth AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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property at 219 Mallory Ave

$2,150 - $2,450

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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219 Mallory Ave

Jersey CityNJ07304
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168 Fulton Ave, Unit 1
$2,195
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$2,195
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168 Fulton Ave, Unit 1

168 Fulton AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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364 Woodlawn Ave, Unit 2
$2,200
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$2,200
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364 Woodlawn Ave, Unit 2

364 Woodlawn AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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177 Clendenny Ave, Unit #2
$2,200
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$2,200
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177 Clendenny Ave, Unit #2

177 Clendenny AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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property at 39 Terhune Ave

$2,300

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

39 Terhune Ave

Jersey CityNJ07305

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Hackensack River Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hackensack River Waterfront Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2040 KennedyF1BR,1BA$1,790
CityLine - Jersey City EastJCE-11Studio,1BA$1,906

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hackensack River Waterfront, NJ

As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hackensack River Waterfront area is the $2.30 price per square foot 218 Dwight St Model at 218 Dwight St in the in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Hackensack River Waterfront apartment is the 177 Clendenny Ave Model at 177 Clendenny Ave, Unit #2 starting at $2,200 with a $1.66 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.
218 Dwight St218 Dwight St3BR,1BA$2.30
177 Clendenny Ave, Unit #2177 Clendenny Ave3BR,2BA$1.66
23 Williams Ave, Unit 223 Williams Ave3BR,2BA$1.85
364 Woodlawn Ave, Unit 2364 Woodlawn Ave3BR,1BA$1.83
121 Mallory Ave, Unit 121 Mallory Ave #3121 Mallory Ave2BR,1BA$2.08
168 Fulton Ave, Unit 1168 Fulton Ave3BR,1BA$2.20
200 Bergen Ave, Unit 1200 Bergen Ave3BR,1BA$2.35
212 Bidwell Ave, Unit 1212 Bidwell Ave3BR,2BA$2.35
179 Armstrong Ave, Unit 2179 Armstrong Ave2BR,1BA$2.44
179 Armstrong Ave, Unit 2179 Armstrong Ave2BR,1BA$2.44

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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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Hackensack River Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ

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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 $1,906.

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 $1,790 at 2040 Kennedy.

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 $2,650 at Tetris.

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