
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Historic Downtown Jersey City Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,800 (36 Rentals)


201 Marin Blvd, Unit 35

334 Communipaw Ave

354 1st St

337 Pavonia Ave

300 Halladay St

314 6th St

62 Newkirk St

461 Newark Ave
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Magnolia Apartments

216 1st St

The Helix

220 Bay St

280 Marin Blvd

280 Marin Blvd

The Haven

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Bela

68 Magnolia Ave
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77 Magnolia Ave

378 3rd St

52 Newkirk St

708-714 Jersey Ave

57 Sip Ave

238 5th St

500 Manila

65 Newkirk St

323 Pine
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209.5 4th St

413 Summit

Jasmin Terrace II

295J

460 Grand Street

19 Rock

328 Pacific Ave

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Historic Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Historic Downtown Jersey City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Downtown Jersey City Studio Apartments | $3,091 | $2,000 | $3,950 |
Historic Downtown Jersey City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,706 | $1,800 | $5,960 |
| Historic Downtown Jersey City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,727 | $1,850 | $7,043 |
| Historic Downtown Jersey City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,667 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
| Historic Downtown Jersey City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,500 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHistoric Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ
Ranked #17
Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Historic Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ
James J. Ferris High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Historic Downtown Jersey City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Historic Downtown Jersey City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Historic Downtown Jersey City is under $2,815.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Historic Downtown Jersey City?
The cheapest apartment in Historic Downtown Jersey City is 45-47 Newkirk St which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in Historic Downtown Jersey City costs $9,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Historic Downtown Jersey City?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Historic Downtown Jersey City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Historic Downtown Jersey City?
Cheap apartments in Historic Downtown Jersey City have an average cost of $136 which is $9,564 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Historic Downtown Jersey City.
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