
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Journal Square Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,300 (60 Rentals)


Hummingbird Heights 320

Le Leo Co-Living

124 Storms Ave

57 Corbin Ave, Unit 45, Unit 45

57 Corbin Ave

45-47 Newkirk St

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121 Highland Ave

2677 John F. Kennedy Blvd
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165 Vroom St, Unit 311, Unit 311

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109 Palisade Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

3027-35 John F. Kennedy Blvd

2866 John F. Kennedy Blvd

57 Washburn St

The Beacon Jersey City

99 Storms

10 Huron Ave

Resurrection House

100 Beacon Ave
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305 Fairmount Ave

Birchwood at Fairmount Hotel (62+ Community)

68 Magnolia Ave

The Brevard Apartments

25-27 Jones Pl

The Garrison Apartments

61 Corbin Ave

106 Glenwood Ave

28 Duncan Avenue

Glenwood Hill
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378 3rd St

77 Magnolia Ave

17-19 Van Reypen St

102 Corbin Ave

52 Newkirk St

The Hampshire House

Lotus Manor

2801 John F Kennedy Blvd

57 Sip Ave

151 Sip Ave
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246 Summit Avenue

61 Duncan Ave Apartments

Gold Star Realty

343 Fairmount Ave

83 Jordan Ave

Hudson 47

321-323 Fairmount Ave

22 Duncan Avenue

2685 - Highland Arms Apartments

115 Fairview Ave
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Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Journal Square?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journal Square Studio Apartments | $2,797 | $1,200 | $3,630 |
Journal Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,331 | $1,300 | $4,757 |
| Journal Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,071 | $1,850 | $8,217 |
| Journal Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,435 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
| Journal Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,500 | $2,900 | $4,100 |
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Best Local Schools in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ
William L. Dickinson High School
Mahatma K. Gandhi School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Journal Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Journal Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Journal Square is under $2,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Journal Square?
The cheapest apartment in Journal Square is Hummingbird Heights 320 which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in Journal Square costs $4,225.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Journal Square?
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 11 regular apartments in Journal Square 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 Journal Square?
Cheap apartments in Journal Square have an average cost of $125 which is $4,100 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Journal Square.
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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