
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Martin Luther King-Bergen Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $400 (76 Rentals)
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64 Tuers Ave

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540 Mercer St

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97 Randolph Ave, Unit Studio Apt

75 Fairview Ave, Unit B4

162 Bergen Ave

162 Bergen Ave, Unit 4B

18 Kensington Ave, Unit 1H

90 Harmon St

45-47 Newkirk St
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Hummingbird Heights 320

149 Wegman Pkwy

41 Harmon St

743 West Side Ave

158 Bergen Ave, Unit 45

289 Bergen Ave

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134 Grant Ave, Unit B2

Furnished Micro Studios

242 Lexington Ave, #6, Unit 6

2040 Kennedy
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186 Fairview Ave, Unit A2

20 Seidler St, Unit 9

184 Fairview Ave, Unit 2A

20 Seidler St

235 Orient Ave

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500 W Side Ave, Unit a

191 Belvidere Ave

608 Bramhall Ave

Resurrection House

191 Wegman Pkwy
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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)

OVM Affordable

85 Kearney Ave

80 Lexington Ave
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31-33 High St

The Brevard Apartments

150 Belmont

2048 John F Kennedy Blvd

196 Clinton Ave

2267 John F Kennedy Blvd

The Garrison Apartments

Gold Star Realty

106 Glenwood Ave

52 Newkirk St
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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 | $2,425 | $1,495 | $2,915 |
| Martin Luther King-Bergen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,864 | $900 | $4,402 |
| Martin Luther King-Bergen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,521 | $1,750 | $10,000+ |
| Martin Luther King-Bergen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,817 | $1,900 | $9,122 |
| Martin Luther King-Bergen 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,041 | $2,250 | $7,000 |
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Cheapest Available Martin Luther King-Bergen Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hummingbird Heights 320 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| 2040 Kennedy | F | 1BR,1BA | $1,790 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Martin Luther King-Bergen, NJ
As of August 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Martin Luther King-Bergen area is the $0.32 price per square foot 591 Bramhall Ave Model at 591 Bramhall Ave in the in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Martin Luther King-Bergen apartment is the 350 Arlington Ave Model at 350 Arlington Ave starting at $2,500 with a $0.25 price per square foot in the Martin Luther King-Bergen 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 591 Bramhall Ave | 591 Bramhall Ave | 3BR,2BA | $0.32 |
| 350 Arlington Ave | 350 Arlington Ave | 1BR,1.5BA | $0.25 |
| 540 Mercer St | 540 Mercer St | 1BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| 23 Williams Ave, Unit 2 | 23 Williams Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| 100 Wilkinson Ave, Unit 2 | 100 Wilkinson Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| 46 Dwight St, Unit 2 | 46 Dwight St | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.13 |
| 107 Wilkinson Ave, Unit 2 | 107 Wilkinson Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| 44 Stegman St, Unit 2R | 44 Stegman St | 4BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 37 Arlington Ave, Unit 2 | 37 Arlington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| 500 W Side Ave, Unit a | 500 W Side Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
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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 The Sophia Tudor Apartments listed at $1,850.
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 $1,850 at 449 Pavonia Ave.
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