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45-47 Newkirk St
45-47 Newkirk StJersey City, NJ 07306
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449 Pavonia Ave
449 Pavonia AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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12 Vroom StJersey City, NJ 07306
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337-339 Johnston AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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26 Elizabeth StJersey City, NJ 07306
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270 Johnston AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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170 Academy St
170 Academy StJersey City, NJ 07306
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31-33 High St
31-33 High StJersey City, NJ 07306
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68 Magnolia Ave
68 Magnolia AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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52 Newkirk St
52 Newkirk StJersey City, NJ 07306
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378 3rd St
378 3rd StJersey City, NJ 07302
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77 Magnolia Ave
77 Magnolia AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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1 Magnolia Ave
1 Magnolia AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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65 Newkirk St
65 Newkirk StJersey City, NJ 07306
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57 Sip Ave
57 Sip AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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708-714 Jersey Ave
708-714 Jersey AveJersey City, NJ 07302
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238 5th St
238 5th StJersey City, NJ 07302
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Chestnut Apartments
145 Chestnut AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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500 Manila AveJersey City, NJ 07302
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323-325 Pine StJersey City, NJ 07304
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65 Maple StJersey City, NJ 07304
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270-280 Luis Munoz Marin BlvdJersey City, NJ 07302
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380 Montgomery StJersey City, NJ 07302
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413 Summit AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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424 Whiton StJersey City, NJ 07304
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134 Baldwin Ave
134 Baldwin AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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66 Monitor StJersey City, NJ 07304
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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 | $3,131 | $2,000 | $5,200 |
| Historic Downtown Jersey City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,671 | $1,825 | $5,914 |
| Historic Downtown Jersey City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,589 | $1,850 | $6,876 |
| Historic Downtown Jersey City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,976 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
| Historic Downtown Jersey City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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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 2 Beds unit found at 449 Pavonia Ave priced from $1,850. 12 Vroom St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Historic Downtown Jersey City apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 449 Pavonia Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| 12 Vroom St | 1R | 2BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| The Haven | Unit X05 | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
| Starling | S2 | Studio,1BA | $2,299 |
| Atlas | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,484 |
| The Hazel Jersey City | S2 | Studio,1BA | $2,487 |
| 295J | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $2,507 |
| Vantage Collection | Studio1 Bath-E6 | Studio,1BA | $2,684 |
| 311 Pine - The Pine | B7 | 2BR,2BA | $2,782 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Downtown Jersey City, NJ
As of April 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Historic Downtown Jersey City area is the $4.03 price per square foot LINCOLN HOUSE - 2 Bedrooms Two Bathroom Model at Hamilton Park by Newport in the in the Pavonia neighborhood starting from $4,468. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Park by Newport | LINCOLN HOUSE - 2 Bedrooms Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $4.03 |
| 311 Pine - The Pine | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $2.92 |
| 90 Waldo Ave, Unit 2 | 90 Waldo Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.61 |
| Revetment House | R-A2 | 1BR,1BA | $4.36 |
| 12 Vroom St | 1R | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Bela | Bela A5 | 1BR,1BA | $3.89 |
| Bay Grove Arms | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.13 |
| The Haven | Unit X06 | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| 225 Grand | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.37 |
| 449 Pavonia Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.85 |
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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 $2,782.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Historic Downtown Jersey City?
The cheapest apartment in Historic Downtown Jersey City is The Haven which is listed at $2,600, while the average apartment in Historic Downtown Jersey City costs $13,000.
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 8 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 $194 which is $12,806 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Historic Downtown Jersey City.
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