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17 Britton St
17 Britton StJersey City, NJ 07306
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$1,595 - $1,700Studio Apartments Available Now
Furnished Micro Studios
190 ACADEMY StJersey City, NJ 07306
2521 John F. Kennedy Blvd
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106 Glenwood Ave
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Hummingbird Heights 320
320 Fairmount AveJersey City, NJ 07306
190 Academy St
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693 BERGEN Ave
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Resurrection House
69 Storms AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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170 Academy St
170 Academy StJersey City, NJ 07306
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100 Beacon Ave
100 Beacon AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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305 Fairmount Ave
305 Fairmount AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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Birchwood at Fairmount Hotel (62+ Community)
2595 John F Kennedy BlvdJersey City, NJ 07306
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31-33 High St
31-33 High StJersey City, NJ 07306
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The Brevard Apartments
37 Duncan AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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57 Sip Ave
57 Sip AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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68 Magnolia Ave
68 Magnolia AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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25-27 Jones Pl
25-27 Jones PlJersey City, NJ 07306
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61 Corbin Ave
61 Corbin AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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The Garrison Apartments
9 Garrison AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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106 Glenwood Ave
106 Glenwood AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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Gold Star Realty
272 Monticello AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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52 Newkirk St
52 Newkirk StJersey City, NJ 07306
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Glenwood Hill
114 Glenwood AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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246 Summit Avenue
242-246 Summit AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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77 Magnolia Ave
77 Magnolia AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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1 Magnolia Ave
1 Magnolia AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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378 3rd St
378 3rd StJersey City, NJ 07302
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65 Newkirk St
65 Newkirk StJersey City, NJ 07306
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233-239 Beacon Ave
233-239 Beacon AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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17-19 Van Reypen St
17-19 Van Reypen StJersey City, NJ 07306
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102 Corbin Ave
102 Corbin AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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61 Duncan Ave Apartments
61 Duncan AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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317-319 Fairmount Ave
317-319 Fairmount AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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The Hampshire House
22 Tonnele AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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The Sophia Tudor Apartments
68 Van Reypen StJersey City, NJ 07306
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321-323 Fairmount Ave
321-323 Fairmount AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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2801 John F Kennedy Blvd
2801 John F Kennedy BlvdJersey City, NJ 07306
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151 Sip Ave
151 Sip AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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Lotus Manor
42 Vroom StJersey City, NJ 07306
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Chestnut Apartments
145 Chestnut AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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343 Fairmount Ave
343 Fairmount AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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55 Jordan
55 Jordan AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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85 Van Reypen Street
85 Van Reypen StJersey City, NJ 07306
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Glenwood Arms
64 Glenwood AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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Hudson 47
47 Duncan AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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251 Beacon Ave
251 Beacon AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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115 Fairview Ave
115 Fairview AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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274 Monticello
274 Monticello AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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266 Monticello Ave
266 Monticello AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Journal Square?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journal Square Studio Apartments | $2,600 | $1,595 | $3,630 |
| Journal Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,125 | $900 | $7,000 |
| Journal Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,525 | $1,825 | $6,350 |
| Journal Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,784 | $2,200 | $7,100 |
| Journal Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,247 | $4,095 | $8,500 |
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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 Furnished Micro Studios priced from $1,650. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furnished Micro Studios | Studio - Window Terrace | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Hummingbird Heights 320 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| 251 Beacon Ave | 14 | 2BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| 449 Pavonia Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| 99 Storms | 09 | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| The Fairmount at McGinley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
| Moxie @ JSQ | G Layout | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Journal Square, NJ
As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Journal Square area is the $0.55 price per square foot 540 Mercer St Model at 540 Mercer St in the in the Journal Square neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Journal Square apartment is the 2bedroom Model at 872 Bergen Ave starting at $2,380 with a $2.38 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 540 Mercer St | 540 Mercer St | 1BR,1BA | $0.55 |
| 872 Bergen Ave | 2bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| 60 Jordan Ave, Unit 2R | 60 Jordan Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| 112 Corbin Ave, Unit 402 | 112 Corbin Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| 485 Mercer St, Unit 3L | 485 Mercer St | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| 937 Pavonia Ave, Unit 5 | 937 Pavonia Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| 72 Wales Ave, Unit FL2 | 72 Wales Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| 110 Baldwin Ave, Unit 3 | 110 Baldwin Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 77 Vroom St, Unit 2 | 77 Vroom St | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| 251 Beacon Ave | 14 | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
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Best Local Schools in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ
William L Dickinson High School
Jersey City Public School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (2024)
1 out of 10
Mahatma K. Gandhi School
Jersey City Public School District
Public School - Grades PK-8 (1001)
5 out of 10
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Journal Square Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Journal Square?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Journal Square is at Furnished Micro Studios listed at $1,650.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Journal Square Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Journal Square Apartment is $1,700 at Hummingbird Heights 320.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Journal Square Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Journal Square is starting from $1,795 at 251 Beacon Ave.
What is the most affordable Journal Square Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Journal Square Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Laidlaw Lofts and starts from $3,895.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.
A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.
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