Cheap Homes for Rent in Historic Downtown Jersey City Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $2,000 (11 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 239 Baldwin Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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239 Baldwin Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

239 Baldwin Ave
Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 342 4th St

$2,150

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

342 4th St

Jersey CityNJ07302

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property at 338 Johnston Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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338 Johnston Ave

Jersey CityNJ07304
property at 27 Alan Terrace

$2,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

27 Alan Terrace

Jersey CityNJ07306

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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 1 Bed unit found at 45-47 Newkirk St priced from $1,800. 449 Pavonia Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Historic Downtown Jersey City apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
45-47 Newkirk St1BR1BR,1BA$1,800
449 Pavonia Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,850
Magnolia Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,960
12 Vroom St1R2BR,1BA$2,000
The HavenUnit X05Studio,1BA$2,250

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

As of April 30, 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 27 Alan Ter Model at 27 Alan Ter starting at $2,650 with a $2.79 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
27 Alan Ter27 Alan Ter3BR,1BA$2.79
39 Mercer St39 Mercer St1BR,1BA$3.19
Hamilton Park by NewportLINCOLN HOUSE - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.93
328 Pacific Ave, Unit B04328 Pacific Ave2BR,1BA$3.63
12 Vroom St1R2BR,1BA$2.50
BelaBela A51BR,1BA$3.96
The HavenUnit X061BR,1BA$3.63
449 Pavonia Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.85
45-47 Newkirk St1BR1BR,1BA$3.00

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

Ranked #17

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 Historic Downtown Jersey City

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

There are currently 731 Apartments for Rent in Historic Downtown Jersey City, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,800 to $13,000. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Historic Downtown Jersey City ranging from $2,000 to $7,000.

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 $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,263.

Expert Rental Resources

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