Cheap Homes for Rent in Martin Luther King-Bergen Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,200 (18 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Martin Luther King-Bergen area of Jersey City.

property at 46 Woodlawn Ave

$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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46 Woodlawn Ave

Jersey CityNJ07305
property at 2521 John F. Kennedy Blvd

$1,675

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$1,675

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2521 John F. Kennedy Blvd

Jersey CityNJ07304

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property at 800 Ocean Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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800 Ocean Ave

Jersey CityNJ07304
property at 800 Ocean Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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800 Ocean Ave

Jersey CityNJ07304
property at 61 Monitor St

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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61 Monitor St

Jersey CityNJ07304

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property at 87 MERSELES St

$1,900 - $3,200

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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87 MERSELES St

Jersey CityNJ07302
property at 544 Bramhall Ave

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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544 Bramhall Ave

Jersey CityNJ07304
property at 144 Bergen Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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144 Bergen Ave

Jersey CityNJ07305

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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 $1,650. 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$1,650
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 19, 2026 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 218 Delaware Ave Model at 218 Delaware Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,499 with a $1.67 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
540 Mercer St540 Mercer St1BR,1BA$0.55
218 Delaware Ave, Unit 1218 Delaware Ave2BR,1BA$1.67
21 Delaware Ave, Unit 121 Delaware Ave3BR,2BA$2.15
56 Atlantic St, Unit 156 Atlantic St3BR,2BA$2.08
71 Woodlawn Ave, Unit 271 Woodlawn Ave3BR,2BA$1.92
229 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Unit 2229 Martin Luther King Jr Dr3BR,1BA$2.00
164 Clendenny Ave, Unit 2R164 Clendenny Ave1BR,1BA$1.95
603 Garfield Ave, Unit 1603 Garfield Ave1BR,1BA$0.96
165 Delaware Ave, Unit 4165 Delaware Ave3BR,1BA$2.11
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 #6

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Martin Luther King-Bergen

What type of rentals are currently available in Martin Luther King-Bergen?

There are currently 1239 Apartments for Rent in Martin Luther King-Bergen, NJ with pricing that ranges from $900 to $7,000. There are also 108 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Martin Luther King-Bergen ranging from $1,200 to $12,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Martin Luther King-Bergen?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Martin Luther King-Bergen ranges from $1,200 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,503.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Martin Luther King-Bergen?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Martin Luther King-Bergen range from $1,850 to $5,750, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,410 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,700.

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