
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Martin Luther King-Bergen Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $400 (54 Rentals)
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Private bedroom in 3 bed/1.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1.5 bath Home
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Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

227 Wegman Pky, Unit Basement

290 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Unit 2

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91 Atlantic St

99 Atlantic St, Unit Garden

211 Clinton Ave, Unit 1

24 Wegman Pkwy

215 Clinton Ave, Unit 1

192 Clinton Ave

269 Jewett 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 |
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Martin Luther King-Bergen Studio Apartments | $2,192 | $1,200 | $5,429 |
Martin Luther King-Bergen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,587 | $1,100 | $7,864 |
Martin Luther King-Bergen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,956 | $1,795 | $10,000+ |
Martin Luther King-Bergen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,836 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
Martin Luther King-Bergen 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,695 | $2,400 | $3,300 |
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Cheapest Available Martin Luther King-Bergen Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Sophia Tudor Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Martin Luther King-Bergen, NJ
As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Martin Luther King-Bergen area is the $0.55 price per square foot 540 Mercer St Model at 540 Mercer St in the in the Journal Square neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Martin Luther King-Bergen apartment is the 544 Mercer St Model at 544 Mercer St, Unit 2 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. |
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540 Mercer St | 540 Mercer St | 1BR,1BA | $0.55 |
544 Mercer St, Unit 2 | 544 Mercer St | Studio ,1BA | $0.60 |
169 Claremont Ave, Unit 1 | 169 Claremont Ave | 4BR,1BA | $2.00 |
77 Oak St, Unit 3 | 77 Oak St | 4BR,1BA | $2.00 |
90 Prescott St, Unit 2 | 90 Prescott St | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
70 Wilkinson Ave, Unit 1 | 70 Wilkinson Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
96 Orient Ave, Unit 2 | 96 Orient Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
290 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Unit 2 | 290 Martin Luther King Jr Dr | 3BR,1BA | $1.35 |
99 Atlantic St, Unit Garden | 99 Atlantic St | Studio ,1BA | $1.87 |
227 Wegman Pky, Unit Basement | 227 Wegman Pky | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMartin Luther King-Bergen, Jersey City, NJ
Ranked #18
Among neighborhoods in Jersey City, NJ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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 The Sophia Tudor Apartments listed at $1,600.
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 $1,725 at 28 Duncan Avenue.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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Written by: Marie Brown
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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