Cheap Homes for Rent in Historic Downtown Jersey City Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $2,000 (8 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Historic Downtown Jersey City area of Jersey City.

property at 96 Maple St

$2,000

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$2,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

96 Maple St

Jersey CityNJ07304
property at 218 8th St

$2,500

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4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 30

218 8th St

Jersey CityNJ07302

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property at 283 Monmouth St

$2,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

283 Monmouth St

Jersey CityNJ07302
property at 314 6th St

$2,700

1 Bedroom Rentals

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314 6th St

Jersey CityNJ07302

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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 2 Beds unit found at 449 Pavonia Ave priced from $1,850. The Haven has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here are the most affordable Historic Downtown Jersey City apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
449 Pavonia Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,850
The HavenUnit X05Studio,1BA$2,050
145 - Chestnut Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$2,100

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

As of June 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Historic Downtown Jersey City area is the $2.92 price per square foot B4 Model at 311 Pine - The Pine in the in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood starting from $3,163. The second greatest value Historic Downtown Jersey City apartment is the B02 Model at 39 High Street starting at $4,200 with a $4.19 price per square foot in the Journal Square 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.
311 Pine - The PineB42BR,2BA$2.92
39 High StreetB022BR,2BA$4.19
351 Marin1BR1BR,1BA$4.28
BelaBela A61BR,1BA$3.80
Bay Grove ArmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.23
225 Grand1 br - 1ba1BR,1BA$4.22
218 York St, Unit 2218 York St1BR,1BA$4.21
449 Pavonia Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.85
359 Grove St, Unit 2nd Fl359 Grove St1BR,1BA$3.92
The HavenUnit X04Studio ,1BA$4.51

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

Ranked #19

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Historic Downtown Jersey City

What type of rentals are currently available in Historic Downtown Jersey City?

There are currently 728 Apartments for Rent in Historic Downtown Jersey City, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,841 to $20,000. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Historic Downtown Jersey City ranging from $2,000 to $5,850.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Historic Downtown Jersey City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Historic Downtown Jersey City ranges from $2,000 to $5,850 with an average monthly rent of $3,763.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Historic Downtown Jersey City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Historic Downtown Jersey City range from $2,600 to $12,512, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,400 to $5,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,900.

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