
Cheap Homes for Rent in McGinley Square Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,300 (26 Rentals)
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66 Tuers Ave

203 Academy St
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72 Storms Ave

2700 John F. Kennedy Blvd

568 Communipaw Ave

307 Summit Ave

14 Crescent Ave

78 Summit Ave

568 Communipaw Ave

2521 John F. Kennedy Blvd
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2521 John F. Kennedy Blvd

821 Bergen Ave

115 Highland Ave, Unit 3

265 Baldwin Ave

213 Academy St
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678 Bergen Ave

557 Bramhall Ave

157 Glenwood Ave

151 Sip Ave

475 Communipaw Ave

55 Jordan Ave
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857 Bergen Ave

173 Belmont Ave, Unit Apt 1

857 Bergen Ave
McGinley Square, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in McGinley Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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McGinley Square 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,544 | $1,800 | $3,700 |
McGinley Square 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,220 | $2,000 | $4,500 |
McGinley Square 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,800 | $3,400 | $4,200 |
McGinley Square 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 26 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 1 Bed unit found at 246 Summit Avenue priced from $1,650. Furnished Micro Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,660. Here are the most affordable McGinley Square apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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246 Summit Avenue | 246 Summit Avenue - 310 | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Furnished Micro Studios | Studio - Window Terrace | Studio,1BA | $1,660 |
Magnolia Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,799 |
2685 - Highland Arms Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in McGinley Square, NJ
As of August 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the McGinley Square 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 McGinley Square apartment is the 59 Vroom St Model at 59 Vroom St starting at $1,200 with a $0.67 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. |
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540 Mercer St | 540 Mercer St | 1BR,1BA | $0.55 |
59 Vroom St | 59 Vroom St | Studio ,1BA | $0.67 |
186 Summit Ave, Unit 2 | 186 Summit Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.07 |
56 Atlantic St, Unit 1 | 56 Atlantic St | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.08 |
89 Belmont Ave, Unit 1L | 89 Belmont Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
618 Bramhall Ave, Unit 3L | 618 Bramhall Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.10 |
65 Atlantic St, Unit 1 | 65 Atlantic St | 3BR,1BA | $2.35 |
577 Bramhall Ave, Unit 3 | 577 Bramhall Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
218 Fairmount Ave, Unit 3 | 218 Fairmount Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
214 Fairmount Ave, Unit 2 | 214 Fairmount Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about McGinley Square
What type of rentals are currently available in McGinley Square?
There are currently 692 Apartments for Rent in McGinley Square, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $11,315. There are also 96 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in McGinley Square ranging from $1,300 to $4,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in McGinley Square?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in McGinley Square ranges from $1,300 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,853.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in McGinley Square?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in McGinley Square range from $1,850 to $11,315, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,000 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,950.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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