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

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property at 422 West Side Ave

$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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422 West Side Ave

Jersey CityNJ07305

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Resurrection House
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Resurrection House

69 Storms AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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191 Wegman Pkwy
2 Bedroom Apartments

191 Wegman Pkwy

191 Wegman PkwyJersey City, NJ 07305
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218-220 Duncan Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

218-220 Duncan Ave

218-220 Duncan AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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30 Kensington Ave
Studio Apartments

30 Kensington Ave

30 Kensington AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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170 Academy St
Studio Apartments

170 Academy St

170 Academy StJersey City, NJ 07306
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305 Fairmount Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

305 Fairmount Ave

305 Fairmount AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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574 Bergen Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

574 Bergen Ave

574 Bergen AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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OVM Affordable
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

OVM Affordable

683-689 Ocean AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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80 Lexington Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

80 Lexington Ave

80 Lexington AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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31-33 High St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

31-33 High St

31-33 High StJersey City, NJ 07306
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The Brevard Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Brevard Apartments

37 Duncan AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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150 Belmont
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

150 Belmont

150 Belmont AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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2048 John F Kennedy Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2048 John F Kennedy Blvd

2048 John F Kennedy BlvdJersey City, NJ 07305
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196 Clinton Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

196 Clinton Ave

196 Clinton AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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2267 John F Kennedy Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2267 John F Kennedy Blvd

2267 John F Kennedy BlvdJersey City, NJ 07304
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Gold Star Realty
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Gold Star Realty

272 Monticello AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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106 Glenwood Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

106 Glenwood Ave

106 Glenwood AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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52 Newkirk St
1 Bedroom Apartments

52 Newkirk St

52 Newkirk StJersey City, NJ 07306
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246 Summit Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

246 Summit Avenue

242-246 Summit AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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Glenwood Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenwood Hill

114 Glenwood AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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354-358 Bergen Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

354-358 Bergen Ave

354-358 Bergen AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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1 Magnolia Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1 Magnolia Ave

1 Magnolia AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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378 3rd St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

378 3rd St

378 3rd StJersey City, NJ 07302
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65 Newkirk St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

65 Newkirk St

65 Newkirk StJersey City, NJ 07306
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17-19 Van Reypen St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

17-19 Van Reypen St

17-19 Van Reypen StJersey City, NJ 07306
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321-323 Fairmount Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

321-323 Fairmount Ave

321-323 Fairmount AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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Baker Building
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Baker Building

234 Suydam AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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166 Summit Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

166 Summit Ave

166 Summit AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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317-319 Fairmount Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

317-319 Fairmount Ave

317-319 Fairmount AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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Martin Luther King-Bergen, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Furnished Micro StudiosStudio - Window TerraceStudio,1BA$1,590
Hummingbird Heights 3201 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,700
2040 KennedyE1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
350 Arlington Ave350 Arlington Ave1BR,1.5BA$0.25
487 Mercer St, Unit 2nd Fl Apt487 Mercer St3BR,1BA$0.54
59 Vroom St59 Vroom StStudio ,1BA$0.60
688 Communipaw Ave688 Communipaw AveStudio ,1BA$0.71
218 Delaware Ave, Unit 1218 Delaware Ave2BR,1BA$1.67
56 Atlantic St, Unit 156 Atlantic St3BR,2BA$2.08
221 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Unit 3221 Martin Luther King Jr Dr3BR,1BA$2.10
164 Clendenny Ave, Unit 2R164 Clendenny Ave1BR,1BA$1.95
603 Garfield Ave, Unit 1603 Garfield Ave1BR,1BA$0.96
41 Randolph Ave, Unit Basement41 Randolph Ave2BR,1BA$2.06

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Martin Luther King-Bergen, Jersey City, NJ

Ranked #11

Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.