
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Paulus Hook Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,400 (19 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Paulus Hook area of Jersey City.


523 Jersey Ave, Unit 2

295J

The Hazel Jersey City

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Paulus Hook, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Paulus Hook?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Paulus Hook Studio Apartments | $4,081 | $2,326 | $10,000+ |
Paulus Hook 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,494 | $2,875 | $10,000+ |
Paulus Hook 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,558 | $2,250 | $10,000+ |
Paulus Hook 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,390 | $3,750 | $10,000+ |
Paulus Hook 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,520 | $7,520 | $7,520 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Paulus Hook Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ.
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Cheapest Available Paulus Hook Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Paulus Hook area of Jersey City, NJ is a Studio unit found at 295J priced from $2,326. The Montgomery has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,332. Here are the most affordable Paulus Hook apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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295J | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $2,326 |
The Montgomery | A | Studio,1BA | $2,332 |
The Hazel Jersey City | S2B | Studio,1BA | $2,438 |
Starling | S2 | Studio,1BA | $2,536 |
Modera Lofts | S03 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,803 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Paulus Hook, NJ
As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Paulus Hook area is the $4.43 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath J Model at The Gotham in the in the Pavonia neighborhood starting from $4,760. The second greatest value Paulus Hook apartment is the 28 Center St Model at 28 Center St, Unit 1 starting at $2,300 with a $2.30 price per square foot in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Paulus Hook apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Gotham | 2 Bed 2 Bath J | 2BR,2BA | $4.43 |
28 Center St, Unit 1 | 28 Center St | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
351 Marin | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $4.08 |
177 YORK St, Unit 2 | 177 YORK St | 2BR,1BA | $2.99 |
298 Newark Ave, Unit 2 | 298 Newark Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.81 |
Avalon Cove | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $4.77 |
Grove Pointe | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.77 |
Bela | Bela A4 | 1BR,1BA | $4.57 |
523 Jersey Ave, Unit 2 | 523 Jersey Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.83 |
The Hazel Jersey City | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $4.64 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePaulus Hook, Jersey City, NJ
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Paulus Hook, Jersey City, NJ
James J Ferris High School
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Getting Around the Paulus Hook Neighborhood in Jersey City, NJ
Walk Score®
96 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
64 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
82 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Paulus Hook Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Paulus Hook?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Paulus Hook is under $2,903.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Paulus Hook?
The cheapest apartment in Paulus Hook is The Montgomery which is listed at $2,470, while the average apartment in Paulus Hook costs $7,520.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Paulus Hook?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in Paulus Hook that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Paulus Hook?
Cheap apartments in Paulus Hook have an average cost of $317 which is $7,203 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Paulus Hook.
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