
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Martin Luther King-Bergen Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $400 (44 Rentals)
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779 Montgomery St

64 Tuers Ave

154 Kensington Ave

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245 Grant Ave, Unit 1

Nest Micro Apartments

93 Monticello Ave

422 West Side Ave
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Resurrection House

191 Wegman Pkwy

218-220 Duncan Ave

30 Kensington Ave

170 Academy St

The Willows at Salem Lafayette

305 Fairmount Ave

574 Bergen Ave
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Birchwood at Fairmount Hotel (62+ Community)

OVM Affordable

85 Kearney Ave

80 Lexington Ave

31-33 High St

The Brevard Apartments

150 Belmont

2048 John F Kennedy Blvd
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196 Clinton Ave

2267 John F Kennedy Blvd

The Garrison Apartments

Gold Star Realty

106 Glenwood Ave

52 Newkirk St

2500 John F Kennedy Blvd

246 Summit Avenue
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Glenwood Hill

354-358 Bergen Ave

1 Magnolia Ave

88-90 Kensington Ave

378 3rd St

65 Newkirk St

17-19 Van Reypen St

321-323 Fairmount Ave
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Baker Building

The Sophia Tudor Apartments

166 Summit Ave

317-319 Fairmount Ave
Martin Luther King-Bergen, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Martin Luther King-Bergen?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King-Bergen Studio Apartments | $2,021 | $1,200 | $2,659 |
| Martin Luther King-Bergen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,545 | $1,450 | $4,233 |
| Martin Luther King-Bergen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,794 | $1,650 | $6,362 |
| Martin Luther King-Bergen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,208 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
| Martin Luther King-Bergen 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,435 | $2,950 | $4,100 |
| Martin Luther King-Bergen 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,475 | $3,200 | $3,750 |
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Cheapest Available Martin Luther King-Bergen Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Martin Luther King-Bergen area of Jersey City, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at 28 Duncan Avenue priced from $1,412. Nest Micro Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Martin Luther King-Bergen apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Duncan Avenue | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,412 |
| Nest Micro Apartments | Studio - Window Terrace | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Hummingbird Heights 320 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Martin Luther King-Bergen, NJ
As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Martin Luther King-Bergen 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 Martin Luther King-Bergen 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 Martin Luther King-Bergen apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Vroom St | 59 Vroom St | Studio ,1BA | $0.60 |
| 779 Montgomery St | 779 Montgomery St | Studio ,1BA | $0.60 |
| 218 Delaware Ave, Unit 1 | 218 Delaware Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 203 Stegman St, Unit 1-Duplex | 203 Stegman St | 5BR,2BA | $2.29 |
| 4 Bayview Ave, Unit Bayview 1st Floor | 4 Bayview Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| 40 Gardner Ave, Unit 1 | 40 Gardner Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| 473 Ocean Ave, Unit 3R | 473 Ocean Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| 10 Randolph Ave, Unit 2A | 10 Randolph Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 475 Ocean Ave, Unit 3R | 475 Ocean Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| 134 Wilkinson Ave, Unit 1 | 134 Wilkinson Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Martin Luther King-Bergen, Jersey City, NJ
Ollie Culbreth Jr. School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Martin Luther King-Bergen Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Martin Luther King-Bergen?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Martin Luther King-Bergen is under $1,700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Martin Luther King-Bergen?
The cheapest apartment in Martin Luther King-Bergen is Hummingbird Heights 320 which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in Martin Luther King-Bergen costs $6,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Martin Luther King-Bergen?
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 3 regular apartments in Martin Luther King-Bergen 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 Martin Luther King-Bergen?
Cheap apartments in Martin Luther King-Bergen have an average cost of $157 which is $5,843 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Martin Luther King-Bergen.
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