Cheap Homes for Rent in Journal Square Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,700 (12 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Journal Square area of Jersey City.

property at 121 Highland Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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121 Highland Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 201 St Pauls Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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201 St Pauls Ave, Unit 10C, Unit 10C

201 St Pauls Ave
Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 10 Huron Ave

$1,900 - $2,300

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$1,900 - $2,300

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Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Apr 30

10 Huron Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 10 Huron Ave

$1,900

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$1,900

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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10 Huron Ave, Unit 7R, Unit 7R

10 Huron Ave
Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 10 Huron Ave

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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10 Huron Ave, Unit 4R, Unit 4R

10 Huron Ave
Jersey CityNJ07306

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property at 201 St Pauls Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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201 St Pauls Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306

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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 1 Bed unit found at Le Leo Co-Living priced from $1,415. Furnished Micro Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Journal Square apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Le Leo Co-LivingPrivate Room with Shared Bath D1BR,1BA$1,415
Furnished Micro StudiosStudio - Micro AptStudio,1BA$1,750
Renovated Kitchen - Make Yourself at Home Close to Journal Square1 BR (418)1BR,1BA$1,795
45-47 Newkirk St1BR1BR,1BA$1,800
449 Pavonia Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Journal Square, NJ

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Journal Square area is the $0.60 price per square foot 59 Vroom St Model at 59 Vroom St in the in the Journal Square neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Journal Square apartment is the 302 Summit Ave Model at 302 Summit Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,500 with a $2.27 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.
59 Vroom St59 Vroom StStudio ,1BA$0.60
302 Summit Ave, Unit 2302 Summit Ave2BR,1BA$2.27
86 Tonnele Ave, Unit 186 Tonnele Ave3BR,1BA$2.36
872 Bergen Ave2bedroom2BR,1BA$2.38
72 Wales Ave, Unit FL272 Wales Ave2BR,1BA$2.69
12 Vroom St1R2BR,1BA$2.50
77 Vroom St, Unit 277 Vroom St2BR,1BA$2.75
945 W Side Ave, Unit 5945 W Side Ave2BR,1BA$2.69
449 Pavonia Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.85
45-47 Newkirk St1BR1BR,1BA$3.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Journal Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Journal Square?

There are currently 719 Apartments for Rent in Journal Square, NJ with pricing that ranges from $900 to $9,393. There are also 50 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Journal Square ranging from $1,750 to $5,250.

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 $1,750 to $5,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,802.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Journal Square?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Journal Square range from $2,450 to $9,393, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,300 to $5,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,900.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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