
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Little India Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $400 (74 Rentals)
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779 Montgomery St

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540 Mercer St

194 Kensington Ave

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220 New York Ave, Unit 1fl

327 5th St

Le Leo Co-Living

Art Deco Apartments on Lincoln Park

665 Summit Ave

75 Fairview Ave, Unit B4
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38 Bleecker St

135 Van Wagenen Ave

Hummingbird Heights 320

67 Court House Pl

730 Bergen Ave

821 Bergen Ave

434 Central Ave

Furnished Micro Studios

18 Kensington Ave, Unit 5H

191 Belvidere Ave
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170 Delaware Ave, Unit 11

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168 Delaware Ave, Unit 11

114 Lake St

17 Hancock Ave

Resurrection House

218-220 Duncan Ave

30 Kensington Ave

170 Academy St

100 Beacon Ave

305 Fairmount Ave
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Birchwood at Fairmount Hotel (62+ Community)

31-33 High St

162 Webster Ave

The Brevard Apartments

68 Magnolia Ave

25-27 Jones Pl

61 Corbin Ave

The Garrison Apartments

86-88 Manhattan Ave

Gold Star Realty
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106 Glenwood Ave

52 Newkirk St

2500 John F Kennedy Blvd

246 Summit Avenue

Glenwood Hill

3469 John F. Kennedy Blvd

88-90 Kensington Ave

1 Magnolia Ave

378 3rd St

77 Magnolia Ave
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Little India, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Little India?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little India Studio Apartments | $2,895 | $1,200 | $6,519 |
| Little India 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,382 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Little India 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,047 | $1,718 | $10,000+ |
| Little India 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,548 | $1,500 | $9,393 |
| Little India 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,681 | $3,500 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 74 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Little India Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ.
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Cheapest Available Little India Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Little India area of Jersey City, NJ is a Studio unit found at 165 Hopkins Ave priced from $1,595. 144 Bowers Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Little India apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165 Hopkins Ave | 165 Hopkins Ave - 12 | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| 144 Bowers Street | 144 Bowers Street - 08 | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Art Deco Apartments on Lincoln Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Hummingbird Heights 320 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| 449 Pavonia Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Little India, NJ
As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Little India area is the $0.75 price per square foot 540 Mercer St Model at 540 Mercer St in the in the Journal Square neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Little India apartment is the 779 Montgomery St Model at 779 Montgomery St 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 Little India 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 | $0.75 |
| 779 Montgomery St | 779 Montgomery St | Studio ,1BA | $0.60 |
| 150 New York Ave, Unit 2 | 150 New York Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.55 |
| 43 Ravine Ave, Unit #1 | 43 Ravine Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.38 |
| 76 Dales Ave, Unit 3 | 76 Dales Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.40 |
| 23 Sherman Pl, Unit 2 | 23 Sherman Pl | 3BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 872 Bergen Ave | 2bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| 245 Liberty Ave, Unit 2R | 245 Liberty Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| 170 Delaware Ave, Unit 11 | 170 Delaware Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 168 Delaware Ave, Unit 11 | 168 Delaware Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Little India Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Little India?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Little India is under $1,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Little India?
The cheapest apartment in Little India is Hummingbird Heights 320 which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in Little India costs $4,495.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Little India?
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 34 regular apartments in Little India 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 Little India?
Cheap apartments in Little India have an average cost of $368 which is $4,127 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Little India.
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