Cheap Homes for Rent in Hackensack River Waterfront Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,700 (9 Rentals)

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Cheap Homes in the Hackensack River Waterfront area of Jersey City.

property at 132 Mallory Ave

132 Mallory Ave

Jersey CityNJ07304

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property at 339 Danforth Ave

339 Danforth Ave

Jersey CityNJ07305

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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 $1,280. 3 Acres has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,825. 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 B1BR,1BA$1,280
3 AcresS4Studio,1BA$1,825
Rivet 26S3Studio,1BA$1,842

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hackensack River Waterfront, NJ

As of May 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hackensack River Waterfront area is the $2.24 price per square foot 286 Lexington Ave Model at 286 Lexington Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Marion neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Hackensack River Waterfront apartment is the 162 Clendenny Ave Model at 162 Clendenny Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,500 with a $2.08 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.
286 Lexington Ave, Unit 2286 Lexington Ave3BR,2BA$2.24
162 Clendenny Ave, Unit 2162 Clendenny Ave4BR,1BA$2.08
265 Fulton Ave, Unit 2265 Fulton Ave4BR,2BA$2.17
119 Woodlawn Ave, Unit 1119 Woodlawn Ave3BR,1BA$2.40
124 Mallory Ave, Unit 2124 Mallory Ave3BR,1BA$2.40
173 Van Nostrand Ave, Unit 2173 Van Nostrand Ave3BR,1BA$2.22
282 Lexington Ave, Unit 1F282 Lexington Ave2BR,1BA$2.31
170 Clendenny Ave, Unit 2170 Clendenny Ave2BR,1BA$2.31
223 Fowler Ave, Unit 3223 Fowler Ave2BR,1BA$2.19
179 Armstrong Ave, Unit 1179 Armstrong Ave2BR,1BA$2.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hackensack River Waterfront

What type of rentals are currently available in Hackensack River Waterfront?

There are currently 219 Apartments for Rent in Hackensack River Waterfront, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,749 to $11,100. There are also 55 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hackensack River Waterfront ranging from $1,750 to $3,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hackensack River Waterfront?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hackensack River Waterfront ranges from $1,750 to $3,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,662.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hackensack River Waterfront?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hackensack River Waterfront range from $2,000 to $11,100, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $3,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,600.

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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 Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

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As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.