
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Martin Luther King-Bergen Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $400 (45 Rentals)
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688 Communipaw Ave

59 Vroom St

78 Orient Ave

154 Kensington Ave

113 Myrtle Ave

Furnished Micro Studios

269 Jewett Ave

422 West Side Ave
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46 Woodlawn Ave

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

80 Lexington Ave

31-33 High St

The Brevard Apartments

150 Belmont

2048 John F Kennedy Blvd

196 Clinton Ave

2267 John F Kennedy Blvd
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The Garrison Apartments

Gold Star Realty

106 Glenwood Ave

52 Newkirk St

2500 John F Kennedy Blvd

246 Summit Avenue

Glenwood Hill

354-358 Bergen Ave

1 Magnolia Ave
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88-90 Kensington Ave

378 3rd St

65 Newkirk St

17-19 Van Reypen St

321-323 Fairmount Ave

Baker Building

The Sophia Tudor Apartments

166 Summit Ave

317-319 Fairmount Ave
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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 | $2,145 | $1,060 | $3,000 |
| Martin Luther King-Bergen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,520 | $950 | $7,000 |
| Martin Luther King-Bergen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,791 | $1,400 | $5,535 |
| Martin Luther King-Bergen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,848 | $1,850 | $5,995 |
| Martin Luther King-Bergen 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,333 | $2,600 | $4,300 |
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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 Studio unit found at Furnished Micro Studios priced from $1,590. Hummingbird Heights 320 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Martin Luther King-Bergen apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furnished Micro Studios | Studio - Window Terrace | Studio,1BA | $1,590 |
| Hummingbird Heights 320 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| 2040 Kennedy | E | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Martin Luther King-Bergen, NJ
As of February 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Martin Luther King-Bergen area is the $0.25 price per square foot 350 Arlington Ave Model at 350 Arlington Ave in the in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Martin Luther King-Bergen apartment is the 487 Mercer St Model at 487 Mercer St, Unit 2nd Fl Apt starting at $2,300 with a $0.54 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 Arlington Ave | 350 Arlington Ave | 1BR,1.5BA | $0.25 |
| 487 Mercer St, Unit 2nd Fl Apt | 487 Mercer St | 3BR,1BA | $0.54 |
| 59 Vroom St | 59 Vroom St | Studio ,1BA | $0.60 |
| 688 Communipaw Ave | 688 Communipaw Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.71 |
| 218 Delaware Ave, Unit 1 | 218 Delaware Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 56 Atlantic St, Unit 1 | 56 Atlantic St | 3BR,2BA | $2.08 |
| 221 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Unit 3 | 221 Martin Luther King Jr Dr | 3BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| 164 Clendenny Ave, Unit 2R | 164 Clendenny Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| 603 Garfield Ave, Unit 1 | 603 Garfield Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| 41 Randolph Ave, Unit Basement | 41 Randolph Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
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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 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 $1,590.
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 $1,700 at Hummingbird Heights 320.
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 $1,900 at 449 Pavonia Ave.
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