
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Journal Square Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $900 (58 Rentals) Page 2 of 2


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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 | $2,778 | $1,690 | $4,095 |
Journal Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,392 | $900 | $5,992 |
| Journal Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,902 | $1,850 | $8,245 |
| Journal Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,785 | $2,400 | $9,483 |
| Journal Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,950 | $3,700 | $7,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 58 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Journal Square Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ.
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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 $1,850.
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 $3,210.
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 19 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 $328 which is $2,882 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Journal Square.
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