Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Journal Square Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $400 (110 Rentals)

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property at 546 Summit Ave

$1,150

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$1,150
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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 31

546 Summit Ave, Unit 201

546 Summit Ave
Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 64 Tuers Ave

$1,300

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

64 Tuers Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306

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property at 821 Bergen Ave

$1,700 - $1,800

Studio Rentals

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821 Bergen Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 10 Huron Ave

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

10 Huron Ave, Unit 5R

10 Huron Ave
Jersey CityNJ07306

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property at 68 Jefferson Ave

$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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68 Jefferson Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
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23 Reed St
$1,975
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$1,975
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$1,975
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

23 Reed St

23 Reed StJersey City, NJ 07304
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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property at 75 Liberty Ave

$2,100 - $3,900

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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75 Liberty Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 333 Fairmount Ave

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

333 Fairmount Ave, Unit 1H

333 Fairmount Ave
Jersey CityNJ07306
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60 Jordan Ave, Unit 3R
$2,300
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$2,300
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$2,300
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

60 Jordan Ave, Unit 3R

60 Jordan AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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property at 41 Garrison Ave

$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

41 Garrison Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306

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Resurrection House
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Resurrection House

69 Storms AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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170 Academy St
Studio Apartments

170 Academy St

170 Academy StJersey City, NJ 07306
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100 Beacon Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

100 Beacon Ave

100 Beacon AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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305 Fairmount Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

305 Fairmount Ave

305 Fairmount AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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31-33 High St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

31-33 High St

31-33 High StJersey City, NJ 07306
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The Brevard Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Brevard Apartments

37 Duncan AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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68 Magnolia Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

68 Magnolia Ave

68 Magnolia AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Journal Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Journal Square area of Jersey City, NJ is a Studio unit found at 165 Hopkins Ave priced from $1,595. Hummingbird Heights 320 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Journal Square apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
165 Hopkins Ave165 Hopkins Ave - 12Studio,1BA$1,595
Hummingbird Heights 3201 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,700
449 Pavonia Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,850
Moxie @ JSQD LayoutStudio,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Journal Square, NJ

As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Journal Square area is the $0.75 price per square foot 540 Mercer St Model at 540 Mercer St in the in the Journal Square neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Journal Square apartment is the 942 Westside Ave Model at 942 Westside Ave, Unit 4 starting at $2,600 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Journal Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Journal Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
540 Mercer St540 Mercer St1BR,1BA$0.75
942 Westside Ave, Unit 4942 Westside Ave4BR,1BA$2.17
872 Bergen Ave2bedroom2BR,1BA$2.38
72 Wales Ave, Unit FL272 Wales Ave2BR,1BA$2.69
53 Jordan Ave, Unit 1R53 Jordan Ave2BR,1BA$2.88
60 Jordan Ave, Unit 3R60 Jordan Ave2BR,1BA$2.88
449 Pavonia Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.85
311 Summit Ave, Unit 2311 Summit Ave1BR,1BA$2.85
20 Reed St20 Reed St1BR,1BA$3.04
2690 John F Kennedy Blvd, Unit 342690 John F Kennedy Blvd1BR,1BA$2.92

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $19,000.

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 27 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 $281 which is $18,719 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Journal Square.

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