Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McGinley Square Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $400 (114 Rentals)

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property at 115 Harrison Ave

$1,080

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$1,080
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$1,080

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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115 Harrison Ave

Jersey CityNJ07304

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property at 165 Vroom St

$1,650 - $2,200

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165 Vroom St

Jersey CityNJ07306
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102 Belmont Ave
$1,750 - $1,795
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$1,750 - $1,795
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

102 Belmont Ave

102 Belmont AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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property at 41 Harmon St

$1,760

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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41 Harmon St

Jersey CityNJ07304
property at 821 Bergen Ave

$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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821 Bergen Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 429 Fairmount Ave

$1,800 - $2,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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429 Fairmount Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306

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property at 165 Vroom St

$1,950

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$1,950
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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165 Vroom St, Unit 311, Unit 311

165 Vroom St
Jersey CityNJ07306

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McGinley Square, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

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 Art Deco Apartments on Lincoln Park priced from $1,595. The Sophia Tudor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable McGinley Square apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Art Deco Apartments on Lincoln ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
The Sophia Tudor Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,700
Hummingbird Heights 3201 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McGinley Square, NJ

As of May 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the McGinley Square area is the $0.65 price per square foot 540 Mercer St Model at 540 Mercer St in the in the Journal Square neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value McGinley Square apartment is the 59 Vroom St Model at 59 Vroom St 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 McGinley Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
540 Mercer St540 Mercer St1BR,1BA$0.65
59 Vroom St59 Vroom StStudio ,1BA$0.60
688 Communipaw Ave688 Communipaw AveStudio ,1BA$0.67
722 Westside Ave, Unit 2722 Westside Ave3BR,1BA$2.05
872 Bergen Ave2bedroom2BR,1BA$2.38
215 Woodward St, Unit 8 Park View 2 BR215 Woodward St2BR,1BA$2.39
56 Jewett Ave, Unit 356 Jewett Ave2BR,1BA$2.39
Whitlock Mills1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.38
218 Fairmount Ave, Unit 2218 Fairmount Ave2BR,1BA$2.19
218 Fairmount Ave, Unit 2218 Fairmount Ave2BR,1BA$2.19

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Mcginley Square, Jersey City, NJ

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

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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 Art Deco Apartments on Lincoln Park listed at $1,595.

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 $2,000 at 12 Vroom St.

What is the most affordable McGinley Square Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap McGinley Square Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 145 - Chestnut Apartments and starts from $2,100.

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