
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marion Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $400 (135 Rentals)
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115 Harrison Ave

546 Summit Ave

64 Tuers Ave

Art Deco Apartments on Lincoln Park

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540 Mercer St

111 Mallory Ave

75 Fairview Ave, Unit B4

Le Leo Co-Living

665 Summit Ave
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24 Kensington Ave, Unit 1H

18 Kensington Ave

45-47 Newkirk St

135 Van Wagenen Ave

Hummingbird Heights 320

743 West Side Ave

242 Lexington Ave, #6, Unit 6

Furnished Micro Studios

191 Belvidere Ave

118 Corbin Ave, Unit 105
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114 Lake St

165 Vroom St

449 Pavonia Ave

6 Jordan Ave

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6 Jordan Ave, Unit 4

93 Fairview Ave

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318 Union St, Unit A1

Magnolia Apartments

3027 John F. Kennedy Blvd

130 Monticello Ave
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821 Bergen Ave

45A Van Reypen St

275 Harrison Ave

Verde Jersey City

872 Bergen Ave

Moxie @ JSQ

20 Reed St

148 Carlton Ave

203 Academy St

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245 Liberty Ave, Unit 2R
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245 Liberty Ave

360 Ege Ave

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455 Wayne St, Unit 3

104 Belmont Ave

42 Van Wagenen Ave

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770 Westside Ave, Unit 3

770 West Side Ave

201 Saint Pauls Ave, Unit #8B

11 Bryant Ave

The Beacon Jersey City
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Marion, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Marion?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Studio Apartments | $2,801 | $1,495 | $3,763 |
| Marion 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,282 | $900 | $5,992 |
| Marion 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,902 | $1,850 | $8,245 |
| Marion 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,826 | $2,150 | $9,393 |
| Marion 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,693 | $2,300 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 135 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Marion Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ.
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Cheapest Available Marion Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Marion area of Jersey City, NJ is a Studio unit found at Art Deco Apartments on Lincoln Park priced from $1,495. 165 Hopkins Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Marion apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Deco Apartments on Lincoln Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 165 Hopkins Ave | 165 Hopkins Ave - 12 | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Hummingbird Heights 320 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| The Sophia Tudor Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| 449 Pavonia Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marion, NJ
As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marion 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 Marion apartment is the 177 Clendenny Ave Model at 177 Clendenny Ave, Unit #2 starting at $2,200 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Marion apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 540 Mercer St | 540 Mercer St | 1BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| 177 Clendenny Ave, Unit #2 | 177 Clendenny Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| 23 Williams Ave, Unit 2 | 23 Williams Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| 19 Delaware Ave, Unit 2 | 19 Delaware Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 121 Mallory Ave, Unit 121 Mallory Ave #3 | 121 Mallory Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| 254 Clinton Ave, Unit 1 | 254 Clinton Ave | 4BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| 586 W Side Ave, Unit 2 | 586 W Side Ave | 4BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| 245 Liberty Ave, Unit 2R | 245 Liberty Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| 6 Jordan Ave, Unit 4 | 6 Jordan Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| 75 Fairview Ave, Unit B4 | 75 Fairview Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marion Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Marion?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Marion is under $1,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Marion?
The cheapest apartment in Marion is Hummingbird Heights 320 which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in Marion costs $3,150.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Marion?
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 26 regular apartments in Marion 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 Marion?
Cheap apartments in Marion have an average cost of $311 which is $2,839 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Marion.
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