Cheap Homes for Rent in McGinley Square Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,600 (10 Rentals)

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property at 121 Highland 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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121 Highland Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
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

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property at 86 Vroom St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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86 Vroom St

Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 429 Fairmount Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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429 Fairmount Ave

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 Furnished Micro Studios priced from $1,615. The Solis has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable McGinley Square apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Furnished Micro StudiosStudio - Micro AptStudio,1BA$1,615
The SolisSolis 4Studio,1BA$1,800
45-47 Newkirk St1BR1BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McGinley Square, NJ

As of April 24, 2026 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 $1,000 with a $0.67 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
59 Vroom St59 Vroom StStudio ,1BA$0.60
688 Communipaw Ave688 Communipaw AveStudio ,1BA$0.67
722 Westside Ave, Unit 2722 Westside Ave3BR,1BA$2.27
302 Summit Ave, Unit 2302 Summit Ave2BR,1BA$2.27
872 Bergen Ave2bedroom2BR,1BA$2.38
218 Fairmount Ave, Unit 2218 Fairmount Ave2BR,1BA$2.24
102 Belmont Ave, Unit 3A102 Belmont Ave2BR,1BA$2.31
70 Brinkerhoff St, Unit 370 Brinkerhoff St3BR,1BA$2.44
104 Belmont Ave, Unit 3A104 Belmont Ave2BR,1BA$2.31
6 Jordan Ave, Unit 36 Jordan Ave2BR,1BA$2.37

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mcginley Square, Jersey City, NJ

Ranked #18

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about McGinley Square

What type of rentals are currently available in McGinley Square?

There are currently 687 Apartments for Rent in McGinley Square, NJ with pricing that ranges from $900 to $9,341. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in McGinley Square ranging from $1,600 to $6,100.

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 $1,600 to $6,100 with an average monthly rent of $3,030.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.