
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Journal Square Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,475 (63 Rentals)


Le Leo Co-Living

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59 Vroom St

135 Van Wagenen Ave

67 Court House Pl

730 Bergen Ave

Hummingbird Heights 320

2672 John F. Kennedy Blvd

118 Corbin Ave

36 Duncan Ave
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3027 John F. Kennedy Blvd

Magnolia Apartments

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937 Pavonia Ave, Unit 4

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937 Pavonia Ave, Unit 4

The Beacon Jersey City

52 Tonnelle Ave

75 Broadway, Unit 2L

99 Storms

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75 Broadway, Unit 2L

75 Broadway
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82 Vroom St

75 Liberty Ave

Resurrection House

100 Beacon Ave

305 Fairmount Ave

Birchwood at Fairmount Hotel (62+ Community)

68 Magnolia Ave

The Brevard Apartments

25-27 Jones Pl

61 Corbin Ave
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The Garrison Apartments

106 Glenwood Ave

28 Duncan Avenue

Glenwood Hill

77 Magnolia Ave

378 3rd St

83 Jordan Ave

17-19 Van Reypen St

52 Newkirk St

102 Corbin Ave
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The Hampshire House

2801 John F Kennedy Blvd

151 Sip Ave

57 Sip Ave

Lotus Manor

246 Summit Avenue

Gold Star Realty

343 Fairmount Ave

Hudson 47

110 Glenwood Hill
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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 | $2,809 | $1,400 | $3,630 |
Journal Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,426 | $1,475 | $10,000+ |
| Journal Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,312 | $1,850 | $8,356 |
| Journal Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,205 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| Journal Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,700 | $2,600 | $5,500 |
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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 $2,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Journal Square?
The cheapest apartment in Journal Square is Le Leo Co-Living which is listed at $1,580, while the average apartment in Journal Square costs $4,987.
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 17 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 $273 which is $4,714 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Journal Square.
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Written by: Robin Stewart
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.