Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Paulus Hook Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,400 (56 Rentals)

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property at 128 Coles St

$1,950 - $3,540

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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128 Coles St

Jersey CityNJ07302
property at 298 Newark Ave

$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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298 Newark Ave

Jersey CityNJ07302
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270 Marin Blvd, Unit 14Q
$2,250
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$2,250

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270 Marin Blvd, Unit 14Q

270 Marin BlvdJersey City, NJ 07302
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property at 262 Warren St

$2,300

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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262 Warren St

Jersey CityNJ07302
property at 519.5 Manila Ave

$2,300 - $2,400

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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519.5 Manila Ave

Jersey CityNJ07302
property at 343 Mercer Loop

$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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343 Mercer Loop

Jersey CityNJ07302
property at 270 Marin Blvd

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 10

270 Marin Blvd, Unit 15Q

270 Marin Blvd
Jersey CityNJ07302
property at 280 Marin Blvd

$2,450 - $2,750

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$2,450 - $2,750

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$2,450 - $2,750

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280 Marin Blvd

Jersey CityNJ07302
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280 Marin Blvd, Unit 9E
$2,450
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$2,450

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$2,450
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280 Marin Blvd, Unit 9E

280 Marin BlvdJersey City, NJ 07302
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property at 222 Montgomery St

$2,450 - $3,100

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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222 Montgomery St

Jersey CityNJ07302

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property at 45 River Dr S

$2,550

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$2,550

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$2,550

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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45 River Dr S, Unit 1108

45 River Dr S
Jersey CityNJ07310
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1 Magnolia Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1 Magnolia Ave

1 Magnolia AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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378 3rd St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

378 3rd St

378 3rd StJersey City, NJ 07302
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708-714 Jersey Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

708-714 Jersey Ave

708-714 Jersey AveJersey City, NJ 07302
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238 5th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

238 5th St

238 5th StJersey City, NJ 07302
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500 Manila
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

500 Manila

500 Manila AveJersey City, NJ 07302
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323 Pine
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

323 Pine

323-325 Pine StJersey City, NJ 07304
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Solaris Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Solaris Lofts

65 Maple StJersey City, NJ 07304
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The Bridget
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Bridget

380 Montgomery StJersey City, NJ 07302
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Conifer Flats
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Conifer Flats

331 Pine StJersey City, NJ 07304
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295J
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

295J

295 Johnston AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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The Montgomery
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Montgomery

100 Montgomery StJersey City, NJ 07302

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The Ashton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ashton

2 Ash StJersey City, NJ 07304
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Starling
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Starling

66 Monitor StJersey City, NJ 07304
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Jasmin Terrace II
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jasmin Terrace II

412-416 Whiton StJersey City, NJ 07304
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Quinn
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Quinn

197 Van Vorst StJersey City, NJ 07302
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The Roosevelt
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Roosevelt

180 10th StJersey City, NJ 07302
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property at 283 Monmouth St

$2,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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283 Monmouth St

Jersey CityNJ07302
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460 Grand Street
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

460 Grand Street

460 Grand StJersey City, NJ 07302
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Paulus Hook, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
449 Pavonia Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,850
The HavenUnit X05Studio,1BA$2,050
295JStudio BStudio,1BA$2,224
The Hazel Jersey CityS2Studio,1BA$2,500
Newport RentalsLINCOLN HOUSE- Studio One BathroomStudio,1BA$2,502
The RooseveltROOSEVELT HOUSE - Studio One BathroomStudio,1BA$2,547
StarlingS1Studio,1BA$2,669

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Paulus Hook, NJ

As of August 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Paulus Hook area is the $4.34 price per square foot 3-bedroom Model at The Hendrix in the in the Pavonia neighborhood starting from $6,695. The second greatest value Paulus Hook apartment is the PACIFIC - 2 Bedrooms Two Bathroom Model at Pacific starting at $4,915 with a $4.28 price per square foot in the Pavonia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Paulus Hook apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Hendrix3-bedroom3BR,2BA$4.34
PacificPACIFIC - 2 Bedrooms Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$4.28
311 Pine - The PineB42BR,2BA$2.92
BelaBela B32BR,2BA$3.76
Waterside Square SouthWATERSIDE SQUARE SOUTH - Converted 2 Bedroom One B2BR,1BA$4.15
477 Jersey Ave477 Jersey Ave2BR,1BA$4.17
143 Sussex St, Unit Apt. #3143 Sussex St1BR,1BA$4.00
SouthamptonSOUTHAMPTON - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.10
335 3rd St, Unit 2335 3rd St1BR,1BA$3.05
449 Pavonia Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.85

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Paulus Hook, Jersey City, NJ

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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 $2,669.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Paulus Hook?

The cheapest apartment in Paulus Hook is The Haven which is listed at $2,400, while the average apartment in Paulus Hook costs $4,170.

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 2 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 $199 which is $3,971 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Paulus Hook.

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