Cheap Homes for Rent in Jersey City Waterfront Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,900 (24 Rentals)

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property at 232 6th St

232 6th St

Jersey CityNJ07302
property at 387 Monmouth St

387 Monmouth St

Jersey CityNJ07302

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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property at 280 Marin Blvd

280 Marin Blvd

Jersey CityNJ07302

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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property at 45 River Dr S

45 River Dr S

Jersey CityNJ07310
property at 440 Baldwin Ave

440 Baldwin Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306

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property at 397 1st St

397 1st St

Jersey CityNJ07302
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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 $2,520. Parkside West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,616. Here are the most affordable Jersey City Waterfront apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Newport RentalsPARKSIDE EAST - Studio One BathroomStudio,1BA$2,520
Parkside WestPARKSIDE WEST - Studio One BathroomStudio,1BA$2,616
70 ColumbusStudio EStudio,1BA$2,840
Emerson LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$2,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jersey City Waterfront, NJ

As of July 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jersey City Waterfront area is the $3.54 price per square foot 46 Wayne St Model at 46 Wayne St, Unit 2 in the in the Pavonia neighborhood starting from $4,600. The second greatest value Jersey City Waterfront apartment is the R-C1 Model at Revetment House starting at $5,495 with a $4.29 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.
46 Wayne St, Unit 246 Wayne St3BR,2BA$3.54
Revetment HouseR-C13BR,2BA$4.29
538 Jersey Ave, Unit 3538 Jersey Ave2BR,1BA$3.00
100 HouseB132BR,2BA$4.03
45 River Dr S, Unit 331545 River Dr S1BR,1BA$3.78
11 Saint Pauls Ave, Unit 4R11 Saint Pauls Ave2BR,1BA$2.50
7 Beacon Ave, Unit 17 Beacon Ave1BR,1BA$2.44
218 York St, Unit 2218 York St1BR,1BA$4.07
316 Varick St, Unit 3316 Varick St1BR,1BA$3.57
22 Beacon Ave, Unit 622 Beacon AveStudio ,1BA$2.80

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jersey City Waterfront

What type of rentals are currently available in Jersey City Waterfront?

There are currently 751 Apartments for Rent in Jersey City Waterfront, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,400 to $12,840. There are also 121 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jersey City Waterfront ranging from $1,900 to $9,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Jersey City Waterfront ranges from $1,900 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,002.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.