Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McGinley Square Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $400 (36 Rentals)
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203 ACADEMY St

176 Monticello Ave

18 Reed St

24 GRAY St
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McGinley Square, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in McGinley Square?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| McGinley Square Studio Apartments | $2,537 | $1,060 | $3,923 |
| McGinley Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,820 | $1,100 | $4,264 |
| McGinley Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,315 | $1,795 | $6,106 |
| McGinley Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,284 | $2,000 | $7,300 |
| McGinley Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the McGinley Square Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ.
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Cheapest Available McGinley Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the McGinley Square area of Jersey City, NJ is a Studio unit found at Furnished Micro Studios priced from $1,633. 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 McGinley Square apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furnished Micro Studios | Studio - Walkout Terrace | Studio,1BA | $1,633 |
| Hummingbird Heights 320 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| 45-47 Newkirk St | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,735 |
| 568-572 Communipaw Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in McGinley Square, NJ
As of November 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the McGinley Square area is the $0.60 price per square foot 59 Vroom St Model at 59 Vroom St in the in the Journal Square neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value McGinley Square apartment is the 688 Communipaw Ave Model at 688 Communipaw Ave starting at $1,060 with a $0.71 price per square foot in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McGinley Square apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Vroom St | 59 Vroom St | Studio ,1BA | $0.60 |
| 688 Communipaw Ave | 688 Communipaw Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.71 |
| 56 Atlantic St, Unit 1 | 56 Atlantic St | 3BR,2BA | $2.08 |
| 17 Belmont Ave, Unit 1 | 17 Belmont Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| 56 Atlantic St, Unit 1 | 56 Atlantic St | 3BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| 89 Belmont Ave, Unit 1L | 89 Belmont Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| 872 Bergen Ave | 2bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| 35 Vroom St, Unit Garden Apt | 35 Vroom St | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| 218 Fairmount Ave, Unit 3 | 218 Fairmount Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| 214 Fairmount Ave, Unit 2 | 214 Fairmount Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMcginley Square, Jersey City, NJ
Ranked #17
Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Mcginley Square, Jersey City, NJ
Ollie Culbreth Jr. School
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Getting Around the McGinley Square Neighborhood in Jersey City, NJ
Walk Score®
93 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
62 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
71 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McGinley Square Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in McGinley Square?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in McGinley Square is at Furnished Micro Studios listed at $1,633.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom McGinley Square Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom McGinley Square Apartment is $1,700 at Hummingbird Heights 320.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom McGinley Square Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in McGinley Square is starting from $2,200 at Hummingbird Heights 320.
What is the most affordable McGinley Square Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap McGinley Square Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ascent and starts from $3,800.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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