Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jersey City Waterfront Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,300 (52 Rentals)

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property at 298 Newark Ave

$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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298 Newark Ave

Jersey CityNJ07302
property at 319 8th St

$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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319 8th St

Jersey CityNJ07302
property at 270 Marin Blvd

$2,425

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$2,425
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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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270 Marin Blvd, Unit 15Q

270 Marin Blvd
Jersey CityNJ07302

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property at 280 Marin Blvd

$2,425

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$2,425
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$2,425

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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280 Marin Blvd, Unit 15Q

280 Marin Blvd
Jersey CityNJ07302
property at 115 Hoboken Ave

$2,595 - $3,955

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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115 Hoboken Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
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380 2nd St, Unit Apt 3A
$2,600
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$2,600
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 15

380 2nd St, Unit Apt 3A

380 2nd StJersey City, NJ 07302
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property at 370 9th St

$2,650 - $5,300

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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370 9th St

Jersey CityNJ07302
property at 298 Coles St

$2,683 - $5,450

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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298 Coles St

Jersey CityNJ07310

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Embankment House
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$2,913 - $6,363
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Embankment House

270 10th StJersey City, NJ 07302
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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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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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The Bridget
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Bridget

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

The Montgomery

100 Montgomery StJersey City, NJ 07302
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22 Fleet St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

22 Fleet St

22 Fleet StJersey City, NJ 07306
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Quinn
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Quinn

197 Van Vorst StJersey City, NJ 07302

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150 Bay St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

150 Bay St

150 Bay StJersey City, NJ 07302
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Cast Iron Lofts II
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cast Iron Lofts II

300 Coles StJersey City, NJ 07310
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The Roosevelt
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Roosevelt

180 10th StJersey City, NJ 07302
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DVORA 109 C. Columbus
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

DVORA 109 C. Columbus

109 Christopher Columbus DrJersey City, NJ 07302
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Revetment House
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Revetment House

310 10th StJersey City, NJ 07302
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403 7th Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

403 7th Street

403 7th StJersey City, NJ 07302
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Aquablu
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Aquablu

110 River DrJersey City, NJ 07310
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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 Hamilton Park by Newport priced from $2,668. Newport Rentals has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,715. Here are the most affordable Jersey City Waterfront apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hamilton Park by NewportLINCOLN HOUSE- Studio One BathroomStudio,1BA$2,668
Newport RentalsROOSEVELT HOUSE - Studio One BathroomStudio,1BA$2,715
The RooseveltROOSEVELT HOUSE - Studio One BathroomStudio,1BA$2,768
340 ThirdStudio BStudio,1BA$2,815
One TenS14-aStudio,1BA$2,910
Parkside WestPARKSIDE WEST - Studio One BathroomStudio,1BA$3,009
303-311 First Street303FS006Studio,1BA$3,080
Revetment HouseR-S2Studio,1BA$3,093
Embankment HouseR-S2Studio,1BA$3,113

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jersey City Waterfront, NJ

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jersey City Waterfront area is the $4.34 price per square foot 3-bedroom Model at The Hendrix in the in the Pavonia neighborhood starting from $6,695. The second greatest value Jersey City Waterfront apartment is the 2 Bedroom-2 Bath Model at 485 Marin starting at $5,245 with a $4.49 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.
The Hendrix3-bedroom3BR,2BA$4.34
485 Marin2 Bedroom-2 Bath2BR,2BA$4.49
PacificPACIFIC - 2 Bedrooms Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$4.10
Waterside Square SouthWATERSIDE SQUARE SOUTH - Converted 2 Bedroom One B2BR,1BA$4.05
Bay Grove ArmsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$4.40
AtlanticATLANTIC - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.25
225 Grand1 br - 1ba1BR,1BA$3.89
SouthamptonSOUTHAMPTON - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.31
Waterside Square NorthWATERSIDE SQUARE NORTH - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.48
22 Beacon Ave, Unit 222 Beacon AveStudio ,1BA$2.60

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Jersey City Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jersey City Waterfront Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Jersey City Waterfront?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jersey City Waterfront is under $3,113.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jersey City Waterfront?

The cheapest apartment in Jersey City Waterfront is Newport Rentals which is listed at $2,962, while the average apartment in Jersey City Waterfront costs $4,214.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jersey City Waterfront?

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 34 regular apartments in Jersey City Waterfront 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 Jersey City Waterfront?

Cheap apartments in Jersey City Waterfront have an average cost of $363 which is $3,851 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jersey City Waterfront.

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