Cheap Homes for Rent in Hackensack River Waterfront Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,600 (10 Rentals)

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property at 72 M.L.K. Drive

72 M.L.K. Drive

Jersey CityNJ07305
property at 132 Mallory Ave

132 Mallory Ave

Jersey CityNJ07304

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property at 339 Danforth Ave

339 Danforth Ave

Jersey CityNJ07305

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 $1,445. CityLine - Jersey City West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,746. 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$1,445
CityLine - Jersey City West3Studio,1BA$1,746
Birch HouseStudio S-01MStudio,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hackensack River Waterfront, NJ

As of July 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hackensack River Waterfront area is the $2.18 price per square foot 183 Wegman Pky Model at 183 Wegman Pky, 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 119 Woodlawn Ave Model at 119 Woodlawn Ave, Unit 3 starting at $2,200 with a $2.20 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.
183 Wegman Pky, Unit 2183 Wegman Pky3BR,1BA$2.18
119 Woodlawn Ave, Unit 3119 Woodlawn Ave3BR,1.5BA$2.20
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
70 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Unit 270 Martin Luther King Jr Dr3BR,1BA$2.20
7 Bergen Ave, Unit 367 Bergen Ave3BR,1BA$2.10
173 Van Nostrand Ave, Unit 2173 Van Nostrand Ave3BR,1BA$2.22
12 Bergen Ave, Unit 1212 Bergen Ave2BR,1BA$2.25
168 Fulton Ave, Unit 2168 Fulton Ave2BR,1BA$2.31
29 Clarke Ave, Unit 1L29 Clarke Ave1BR,1BA$2.31

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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 220 Apartments for Rent in Hackensack River Waterfront, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,500 to $3,700. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hackensack River Waterfront ranging from $1,675 to $3,750.

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 $1,675 to $3,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,498.

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 $2,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,675 to $3,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,725.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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