
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Journal Square Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,200 (34 Rentals)

69 Beacon Ave

165 Vroom St

Furnished Micro Studios

821 Bergen Ave

Magnolia Apartments

17 Britton St

99 Storms
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The Helix

The Beacon Jersey City

56 Cottage St, Unit 503

345 Baldwin Ave

Moxie @ JSQ

138 Central Ave

56 Cottage St, Unit 101

CMPND 9 Homestead
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170 Academy St

The Brevard Apartments

57 Sip Ave

Gold Star Realty

65 Newkirk St

233-239 Beacon Ave

2801 John F Kennedy Blvd

197 Academy
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880 Bergen Ave

201 St Pauls Ave

Orchard

MetroVue

413 Summit

CMPND Luxury Apartments

56 Cottage St

Aspira JC
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134 Baldwin Ave

55 Jordan
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 | $2,837 | $1,200 | $3,630 |
| Journal Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,414 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Journal Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,490 | $1,715 | $8,356 |
| Journal Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,049 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
| Journal Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,800 | $3,500 | $4,100 |
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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 $2,025.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Journal Square?
The cheapest apartment in Journal Square is 99 Storms which is listed at $1,950, while the average apartment in Journal Square costs $4,515.
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 7 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 $173 which is $4,342 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Journal Square.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.