
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Journal Square Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,200 (26 Rentals)


665 Summit Ave

821 Bergen Ave

Furnished Micro Studios

165 Vroom St

Magnolia Apartments
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17 Britton St

201 Saint Pauls Ave, Unit #8B

Moxie @ JSQ

The Beacon Jersey City

Kennedy Lofts

75 Liberty Ave
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170 Academy St

The Brevard Apartments

57 Sip Ave

Gold Star Realty

65 Newkirk St

233-239 Beacon Ave
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165 Hopkins Ave

2801 John F Kennedy Blvd

The Sophia Tudor Apartments

197 Academy

880 Bergen Ave

The Helix
Genius Ideas and Studio Layout Tips That Maximize Every Square Inch
Transform your studio apartment layout and maximize storage. Get proven ideas from a 20-year property expert to make any small space stylish and functional.

MetroVue

Orchard
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 | $2,828 | $1,200 | $3,723 |
| Journal Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,461 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Journal Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,166 | $1,850 | $8,287 |
| Journal Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,780 | $2,449 | $9,393 |
| Journal Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,025 | $3,500 | $4,800 |
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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 165 Hopkins Ave which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Journal Square costs $4,200.
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 32 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 $327 which is $3,873 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Journal Square.
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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.