Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jersey City Waterfront Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,400 (15 Rentals)

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property at 336 4th St

336 4th St

Jersey CityNJ07302
property at 115 Hoboken Ave

115 Hoboken Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
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378 3rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

378 3rd St

378 3rd StJersey City, NJ 07302
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708-714 Jersey Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

708-714 Jersey Ave

708-714 Jersey AveJersey City, NJ 07302

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500 Manila
1 Bedroom Apartments

500 Manila

500 Manila AveJersey City, NJ 07302
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238 5th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

238 5th St

238 5th StJersey City, NJ 07302
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380 Montgomery St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

380 Montgomery St

380 Montgomery StJersey City, NJ 07302
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100 Montgomery St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

100 Montgomery St

100 Montgomery StJersey City, NJ 07302

Jersey City Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Jersey City Waterfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jersey City Waterfront area of Jersey City, NJ is a Studio unit found at The Montgomery priced from $2,271. Parkside West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,662. Here are the most affordable Jersey City Waterfront apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The MontgomeryNStudio,1BA$2,271
Parkside WestPARKSIDE WEST - Studio One BathroomStudio,1BA$2,662
Newport RentalsPARKSIDE WEST - Studio One BathroomStudio,1BA$2,662
One TenS15-aStudio,1BA$2,725
70 GreeneStudioStudio,1BA$2,783

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jersey City Waterfront, NJ

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jersey City Waterfront area is the $4.35 price per square foot R-C1 Model at Revetment House in the in the Pavonia neighborhood starting from $5,570. The second greatest value Jersey City Waterfront apartment is the 46 MERCER St Model at 46 MERCER St, Unit 6 starting at $5,500 with a $4.35 price per square foot in the Pavonia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jersey City Waterfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Revetment HouseR-C13BR,2BA$4.35
46 MERCER St, Unit 646 MERCER St3BR,2BA$4.35
Cast Iron Lofts2 Bed/2 Bath-C2BR,2BA$4.33
Hamilton Park by NewportLINCOLN HOUSE - 2 Bedrooms Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$3.90
100 HouseB182BR,2BA$4.01
Soho LoftsA61BR,1BA$4.02
11 Saint Pauls Ave, Unit 4R11 Saint Pauls Ave2BR,1BA$2.50
280 Marin Blvd, Unit 17T280 Marin Blvd1BR,1BA$4.33
218 York St, Unit 2218 York St1BR,1BA$4.07
22 Beacon Ave, Unit 622 Beacon AveStudio ,1BA$2.80

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Jersey City Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Jersey City, NJ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jersey City Waterfront Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Jersey City Waterfront?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Jersey City Waterfront is at Parkside West listed at $2,655.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Jersey City Waterfront Apartment is $3,115 at The Enclave.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Jersey City Waterfront is starting from $3,450 at 340 Third.

What is the most affordable Jersey City Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Jersey City Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parkside West and starts from $5,230.

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