Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic Downtown Jersey City Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $800 (21 Rentals)

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property at 467 Pavonia Ave

$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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467 Pavonia Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306

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170 Academy St
Studio Apartments

170 Academy St

170 Academy StJersey City, NJ 07306
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31-33 High St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

31-33 High St

31-33 High StJersey City, NJ 07306
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57 Sip Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

57 Sip Ave

57 Sip AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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68 Magnolia Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

68 Magnolia Ave

68 Magnolia AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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52 Newkirk St
1 Bedroom Apartments

52 Newkirk St

52 Newkirk StJersey City, NJ 07306
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77 Magnolia Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

77 Magnolia Ave

77 Magnolia AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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378 3rd St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

378 3rd St

378 3rd StJersey City, NJ 07302
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1 Magnolia Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1 Magnolia Ave

1 Magnolia AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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65 Newkirk St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

65 Newkirk St

65 Newkirk StJersey City, NJ 07306
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708-714 Jersey Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

708-714 Jersey Ave

708-714 Jersey AveJersey City, NJ 07302
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238 5th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

238 5th St

238 5th StJersey City, NJ 07302
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500 Manila
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

500 Manila

500 Manila AveJersey City, NJ 07302
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323 Pine
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

323 Pine

323-325 Pine StJersey City, NJ 07304
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Historic Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Historic Downtown Jersey City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Historic Downtown Jersey City area of Jersey City, NJ is a Studio unit found at 295J priced from $2,195. Atlas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,221. Here are the most affordable Historic Downtown Jersey City apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
295JStudio BStudio,1BA$2,195
AtlasS1Studio,1BA$2,221
StarlingS1Studio,1BA$2,231
425 Summit AveS02Studio,1BA$2,600
505 SummitS3.2 | Studio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,665

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Downtown Jersey City, NJ

As of January 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Historic Downtown Jersey City area is the $3.71 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Bay Grove Arms in the in the Pavonia neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Historic Downtown Jersey City apartment is the B4 Model at 311 Pine - The Pine starting at $3,163 with a $2.92 price per square foot in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Historic Downtown Jersey City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bay Grove ArmsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.71
311 Pine - The PineB42BR,2BA$2.92
110 Baldwin Ave, Unit 5110 Baldwin Ave3BR,1BA$2.30
363 Halladay St, Unit 1363 Halladay St3BR,1BA$2.50
363 Halladay St, Unit 1363 Halladay St3BR,1BA$2.50
18 Park2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$4.41
Hamilton Park by NewportLINCOLN HOUSE - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.43
BelaBela A61BR,1BA$3.85
Grove Pointe1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.82
225 GrandStudioStudio ,1BA$4.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Historic Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ

Ranked #15

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Historic Downtown Jersey City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Historic Downtown Jersey City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Historic Downtown Jersey City is at 295J listed at $2,195.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Historic Downtown Jersey City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Historic Downtown Jersey City Apartment is $2,770 at 295J.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Historic Downtown Jersey City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Historic Downtown Jersey City is starting from $2,782 at 311 Pine - The Pine.

What is the most affordable Historic Downtown Jersey City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Historic Downtown Jersey City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 295J and starts from $4,347.

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