
Cheap Homes for Rent in Journal Square Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,400 (6 Rentals)
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2720 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Unit 1

118 Corbin Ave, Unit 1
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201 Saint Pauls Ave, Unit 3B

201 Saint Pauls Ave, Unit 11 P
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Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Journal Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Journal Square 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,057 | $2,300 | $4,685 |
Journal Square 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,200 | $2,500 | $3,800 |
Journal Square 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,650 | $3,650 | $3,650 |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Journal Square Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ.
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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 The Sophia Tudor Apartments priced from $1,600. 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 |
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The Sophia Tudor Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
Hummingbird Heights 320 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
45-47 Newkirk St | 203 | 1BR,1BA | $1,745 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Journal Square, NJ
As of June 03, 2025 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 544 Mercer St Model at 544 Mercer St, Unit 2 starting at $1,200 with a $0.60 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. |
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540 Mercer St | 540 Mercer St | 1BR,1BA | $0.55 |
544 Mercer St, Unit 2 | 544 Mercer St | Studio ,1BA | $0.60 |
69 Van Reypen St, Unit 1 | 69 Van Reypen St | 3BR,1BA | $2.23 |
110 Glenwood Hill | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $2.27 |
872 Bergen Ave | 2bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.15 |
945 W Side Ave, Unit 4 | 945 W Side Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.50 |
60 Jordan Ave, Unit 1R | 60 Jordan Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.56 |
23 Reed St, Unit 5 | 23 Reed St | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
183 Beacon Ave, Unit 6 | 183 Beacon Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
11 Saint Pauls Ave, Unit 4R | 11 Saint Pauls Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Journal Square
What type of rentals are currently available in Journal Square?
There are currently 668 Apartments for Rent in Journal Square, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $17,500. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Journal Square ranging from $1,475 to $4,685.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Journal Square?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Journal Square ranges from $1,475 to $4,685 with an average monthly rent of $2,849.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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