Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jersey City Waterfront Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,300 (23 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Jersey City Waterfront area of Jersey City.

property at 306 Varick St

$2,170 - $3,138

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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306 Varick St

Jersey CityNJ07302
property at 298 NEWARK Ave

$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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298 NEWARK Ave

Jersey CityNJ07302

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property at 270 Marin Blvd

$2,200 - $2,900

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270 Marin Blvd

Jersey CityNJ07302
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230 5TH St, Unit #2
$2,450
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230 5TH St, Unit #2

230 5TH 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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Columbian Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbian Towers

76-78 Bloomfield StHoboken, NJ 07030
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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 Newport Rentals priced from $2,447. Hamilton Park by Newport has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,447. Here are the most affordable Jersey City Waterfront apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Newport RentalsLINCOLN HOUSE- Studio One BathroomStudio,1BA$2,447
Hamilton Park by NewportLINCOLN HOUSE- Studio One BathroomStudio,1BA$2,447
The RooseveltROOSEVELT HOUSE - Studio One BathroomStudio,1BA$2,642
100 HouseS1Studio,1BA$2,650
Parkside WestPARKSIDE WEST - Studio One BathroomStudio,1BA$2,774

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jersey City Waterfront, NJ

As of March 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jersey City Waterfront area is the $3.74 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Bay Grove Arms in the in the Pavonia neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Jersey City Waterfront apartment is the PACIFIC - 2 Bedrooms Two Bathroom Model at Pacific starting at $4,770 with a $4.16 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.
Bay Grove ArmsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.74
PacificPACIFIC - 2 Bedrooms Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$4.16
153 Grand St, Unit 3153 Grand St2BR,1BA$3.21
SouthamptonSOUTHAMPTON - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.79
East HamptonEAST HAMPTON - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.97
Embankment HouseE-A21BR,1BA$4.40
Revetment HouseR-A21BR,1BA$4.36
Cast Iron Lofts1 Bed/1 Bath-051BR,1BA$4.48
Waterside Square NorthWATERSIDE SQUARE NORTH - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.18
225 GrandStudioStudio ,1BA$4.29

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Jersey City Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ

Ranked #6

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

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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 Newport Rentals listed at $2,447.

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 $3,085 at Parkside West.

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 $3,529 at Parkside West.

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 Newport Rentals and starts from $4,735.

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