
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Paulus Hook Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,495 (57 Rentals)
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99 Hudson St

The Haven

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359 Grove St, Unit 3

642 Jersey Ave

118 Coles St

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523 Jersey Ave, Unit 2

227 Christopher Columbus Dr

461 Newark Ave

476 Monmouth St
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270 Marin Blvd

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77 Colgate St

270 Marin Blvd, Unit 11B

32 Magnolia Ave

22 Magnolia Ave

432 2nd St

56 Center St

340 Third

314 6th St

343 4th St
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186 Wayne St

357 Varick St

77 Colgate St

316 5th St

311 Pine - The Pine

116 Garabrant St

Newport Rentals

1 Magnolia Ave

378 3rd St

708-714 Jersey Ave
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238 5th St

500 Manila

323 Pine

The Bridget

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424 Whiton St Apartments

Conifer Flats

317 7th St

The Montgomery

The Ashton
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374 2nd St

Jasmin Terrace II

Quinn

420 2nd St

295J

460 Grand Street

167 Wayne St

245 8th St

150 Bay St

45 River Dr S
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paulus Hook Studio Apartments | $3,463 | $2,050 | $4,414 |
| Paulus Hook 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,120 | $2,250 | $7,796 |
| Paulus Hook 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,533 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
| Paulus Hook 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,703 | $3,100 | $10,000+ |
| Paulus Hook 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,217 | $7,185 | $7,250 |
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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 2 Beds unit found at 449 Pavonia Ave priced from $1,850. The Haven has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here are the most affordable Paulus Hook apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 449 Pavonia Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1,850 |
| The Haven | Unit X04 | Studio, 1BA | $2,050 |
| 311 Pine - The Pine | B7 | 2BR, 2BA | $2,782 |
| Parkside West | PARKSIDE WEST - Studio One Bathroom | Studio, 1BA | $2,824 |
| Newport Rentals | PARKSIDE WEST - Studio One Bathroom | Studio, 1BA | $2,824 |
| The Roosevelt | ROOSEVELT HOUSE - Studio One Bathroom | Studio, 1BA | $2,872 |
| 295J | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR, 1BA | $2,906 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Paulus Hook, NJ
As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Paulus Hook area is the $4.38 price per square foot 2 br - 2ba Model at 225 Grand in the Pavonia neighborhood starting from $5,200. The second greatest value Paulus Hook apartment is the 2 Bedroom-2 Bath Model at 485 Marin in the Pavonia neighborhood starting at $4,985 with a $4.27 price per square foot. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225 Grand | 2 br - 2ba | 2BR, 2BA | $4.38 |
| 485 Marin | 2 Bedroom-2 Bath | 2BR, 2BA | $4.27 |
| 311 Pine - The Pine | B4 | 2BR, 2BA | $2.92 |
| Waterside Square South | WATERSIDE SQUARE SOUTH - Converted 2 Bedroom One B | 2BR, 1BA | $3.91 |
| Bay Grove Arms | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 2BA | $4.40 |
| 77 Colgate St | 77 Colgate St | 2BR, 1BA | $3.35 |
| Pacific | PACIFIC - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $4.29 |
| Bela | Bela A3 | 1BR, 1BA | $4.33 |
| 449 Pavonia Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $2.85 |
| 359 Grove St, Unit 3 | 359 Grove St | 2BR, 1BA | $4.00 |
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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 $2,906.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Paulus Hook?
The cheapest apartment in Paulus Hook is The Haven which is listed at $2,250, while the average apartment in Paulus Hook costs $4,130.
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 18 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 $228 which is $3,902 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Paulus Hook.
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