
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Martin Luther King-Bergen Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $422 (40 Rentals)
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568 Communipaw Ave

31 Orient Ave

85 Woodlawn Ave

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6 Dwight St, Unit #B

201 Clinton Ave

592 Bramhall Ave

Resurrection House
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191 Wegman Pkwy

218-220 Duncan Ave

30 Kensington Ave

170 Academy St

The Willows at Salem Lafayette

305 Fairmount Ave

574 Bergen Ave

Birchwood at Fairmount Hotel (62+ Community)
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85 Kearney Ave

80 Lexington Ave

31-33 High St

The Brevard Apartments

150 Belmont

2048 John F Kennedy Blvd

196 Clinton Ave
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2267 John F Kennedy Blvd

The Garrison Apartments

106 Glenwood Ave

Gold Star Realty

52 Newkirk St

2500 John F Kennedy Blvd

246 Summit Avenue

Glenwood Hill
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354-358 Bergen Ave

117-119 Bostwick Ave

1 Magnolia Ave

88-90 Kensington Ave

378 3rd St

65 Newkirk St

17-19 Van Reypen St

Baker Building
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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 | $2,456 | $1,500 | $2,915 |
| Martin Luther King-Bergen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,865 | $900 | $3,900 |
| Martin Luther King-Bergen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,503 | $1,750 | $7,973 |
| Martin Luther King-Bergen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,005 | $1,970 | $9,122 |
| Martin Luther King-Bergen 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,517 | $2,250 | $7,250 |
| Martin Luther King-Bergen 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,700 | $4,500 | $4,900 |
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There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Martin Luther King-Bergen Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ.
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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 246 Summit Avenue priced from $1,600. Furnished Micro Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,790. Here are the most affordable Martin Luther King-Bergen apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 246 Summit Avenue | 246 Summit Avenue - 308 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,600 |
| Furnished Micro Studios | Studio - Rear | Studio, 1BA | $1,790 |
| 45-47 Newkirk St | 1BR | 1BR, 1BA | $1,800 |
| The Sophia Tudor Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Martin Luther King-Bergen, NJ
As of September 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Martin Luther King-Bergen area is the $1.15 price per square foot 292 Claremont Ave Model at 292 Claremont Ave, Unit 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Units in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Martin Luther King-Bergen apartment is the 177 Clendenny Ave Model at 177 Clendenny Ave, Unit #2 in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood starting at $2,200 with a $1.66 price per square foot. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 292 Claremont Ave, Unit 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Units | 292 Claremont Ave | 3BR, 1BA | $1.15 |
| 177 Clendenny Ave, Unit #2 | 177 Clendenny Ave | 3BR, 2BA | $1.66 |
| 100 Wilkinson Ave, Unit 2 | 100 Wilkinson Ave | 4BR, 1BA | $1.88 |
| 107 Wilkinson Ave, Unit 2 | 107 Wilkinson Ave | 4BR, 1BA | $1.88 |
| 22 Stegman St, Unit Fully Renovated 2BR | 22 Stegman St | 2BR, 1BA | $1.82 |
| 8 Grant Ave, Unit 3L | 8 Grant Ave | 3BR, 1BA | $2.25 |
| 12 Jewett Ave, Unit 2 | 12 Jewett Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $2.17 |
| 134 Grant Ave, Unit 2D | 134 Grant Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $2.19 |
| 103 Woodlawn Ave, Unit 1R | 103 Woodlawn Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $2.25 |
| 6 Jordan Ave, Unit 4 | 6 Jordan Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $2.25 |
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Best Local Schools in Martin Luther King-Bergen, Jersey City, NJ
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Martin Luther King-Bergen Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Martin Luther King-Bergen?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Martin Luther King-Bergen is at Furnished Micro Studios listed at $1,790.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Martin Luther King-Bergen Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Martin Luther King-Bergen Apartment is $1,600 at 246 Summit Avenue.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Martin Luther King-Bergen Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Martin Luther King-Bergen is starting from $1,850 at 449 Pavonia Ave.
What is the most affordable Martin Luther King-Bergen Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Martin Luther King-Bergen Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Aviva and starts from $5,234.
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