
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McGinley Square Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $400 (66 Rentals)
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59 Vroom St

Furnished Micro Studios

269 Jewett Ave

104 Belmont Ave

Hummingbird Heights 320

330 Halladay St

84 Atlantic St

2700 John F. Kennedy Blvd

190 Academy St
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Magnolia Apartments

170 Delaware Ave, Unit 12

214 Fairmount Ave, Unit 3

2521 John F. Kennedy Blvd

568-572 Communipaw Ave

589 Bramhall Ave, Unit Studio

106 Glenwood Ave

75A Clifton Pl

800 Ocean Ave, Unit Apt. #3

821 Bergen Ave
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Resurrection House

30 Kensington Ave

170 Academy St

The Willows at Salem Lafayette

305 Fairmount Ave

574 Bergen Ave

Birchwood at Fairmount Hotel (62+ Community)

31-33 High St

The Brevard Apartments

57 Sip Ave
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150 Belmont

68 Magnolia Ave

25-27 Jones Pl

The Garrison Apartments

Gold Star Realty

106 Glenwood Ave

52 Newkirk St

2500 John F Kennedy Blvd

Glenwood Hill

246 Summit Avenue
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88-90 Kensington Ave

1 Magnolia Ave

77 Magnolia Ave

65 Newkirk St

17-19 Van Reypen St

166 Summit Ave

321-323 Fairmount Ave

317-319 Fairmount Ave

The Sophia Tudor Apartments

The Hampshire House
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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 | $2,439 | $1,060 | $3,630 |
| McGinley Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,842 | $1,595 | $7,000 |
| McGinley Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,176 | $1,750 | $6,295 |
| McGinley Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,123 | $2,200 | $7,100 |
| McGinley Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,533 | $3,000 | $4,300 |
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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 $1,590. 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 McGinley Square apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furnished Micro Studios | Studio - Window Terrace | Studio,1BA | $1,590 |
| Hummingbird Heights 320 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Art Deco Apartments on Lincoln Park | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in McGinley Square, NJ
As of February 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the McGinley Square 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 McGinley Square 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 McGinley Square apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 Arlington Ave | 350 Arlington Ave | 1BR,1.5BA | $0.25 |
| 487 Mercer St, Unit 2nd Fl Apt | 487 Mercer St | 3BR,1BA | $0.54 |
| 59 Vroom St | 59 Vroom St | Studio ,1BA | $0.60 |
| 218 Delaware Ave, Unit 1 | 218 Delaware Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 688 Communipaw Ave | 688 Communipaw Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.71 |
| 56 Atlantic St, Unit 1 | 56 Atlantic St | 3BR,2BA | $2.08 |
| 110 Glenwood Hill | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 104 Belmont Ave, Unit 3A | 104 Belmont Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| 214 Fairmount Ave, Unit 3 | 214 Fairmount Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| 170 Delaware Ave, Unit 12 | 170 Delaware Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
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Best Local Schools in Mcginley Square, Jersey City, NJ
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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 Furnished Micro Studios listed at $1,590.
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 $2,100 at 110 Glenwood Hill.
What is the most affordable McGinley Square Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap McGinley Square Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lafayette Lofts and starts from $3,515.
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