333 7th St
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Paulus Hook Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,400 (65 Rentals)
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449 Pavonia Ave
449 Pavonia AveJersey City, NJ 07306
423 2nd St
Jersey CityNJ07302
87 Merseles St
Jersey CityNJ07302
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$2,050 - $2,550Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Haven
337-339 Johnston AveJersey City, NJ 07304
281 Monmouth St
Jersey CityNJ07302
138 Wayne St
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319 8th St
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280 Marin Blvd
Jersey CityNJ07302
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$2,420
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335 3rd St, Unit 2
335 3rd StJersey City, NJ 07302
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270 Marin Blvd, Unit 15Q
270 Marin Blvd
Jersey CityNJ07302
227 Christopher Columbus Dr
Jersey CityNJ07302
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$2,500 - $3,7001 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Bay Grove Arms
225 Bay StJersey City, NJ 07302
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$2,592 - $11,509Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
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121 Town Square PlJersey City, NJ 07310
270 Marin Blvd
Jersey CityNJ07302
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$2,601 - $9,470Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Atlas
270 Johnston AveJersey City, NJ 07304
45 River Dr S, Unit 1108
45 River Dr S
Jersey CityNJ07310
45 River Dr S, Unit 1108
45 River Dr S
Jersey CityNJ07310
364 1st St
Jersey CityNJ07302
227 Christopher Columbus Dr, Unit 312B
227 Christopher Columbus Dr
Jersey CityNJ07302
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18 Bright St
Jersey CityNJ07302
135 Montgomery St
Jersey CityNJ07302
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$2,782 - $3,9862 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
311 Pine - The Pine
311 Pine StJersey City, NJ 07304
105 Greene St
Jersey CityNJ07302
45 River Dr S
Jersey CityNJ07310
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340 Third
340 3rd StJersey City, NJ 07302
66 Sussex St
Jersey CityNJ07302
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$2,950
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218 York St, Unit 2
218 York StJersey City, NJ 07302
214 Warren St
Jersey CityNJ07302
466 Pacific Ave
Jersey CityNJ07304
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204 Christopher Columbus Dr
Jersey CityNJ07302
227 8TH St
Jersey CityNJ07302
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1 Magnolia Ave
1 Magnolia AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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378 3rd St
378 3rd StJersey City, NJ 07302
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708-714 Jersey Ave
708-714 Jersey AveJersey City, NJ 07302
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238 5th St
238 5th StJersey City, NJ 07302
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500 Manila
500 Manila AveJersey City, NJ 07302
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323 Pine
323-325 Pine StJersey City, NJ 07304
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Solaris Lofts
65 Maple StJersey City, NJ 07304
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The Bridget
380 Montgomery StJersey City, NJ 07302
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Metropolis Towers Apartments
270-280 Luis Munoz Marin BlvdJersey City, NJ 07302
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424 Whiton St Apartments
424 Whiton StJersey City, NJ 07304
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Conifer Flats
331 Pine StJersey City, NJ 07304
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The Montgomery
100 Montgomery StJersey City, NJ 07302
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295J
295 Johnston AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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The Ashton
2 Ash StJersey City, NJ 07304
214 6TH St
Jersey CityNJ07302
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303-311 First Street
303-311 First StJersey City, NJ 07302
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Jasmin Terrace II
412-416 Whiton StJersey City, NJ 07304
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The Hazel Jersey City
89 Monitor StJersey City, NJ 07304
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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 | $3,423 | $2,050 | $4,840 |
| Paulus Hook 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,065 | $1,900 | $8,722 |
| Paulus Hook 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,572 | $1,850 | $9,255 |
| Paulus Hook 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,370 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
| Paulus Hook 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,691 | $5,100 | $10,000+ |
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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 X05 | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
| 295J | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $2,275 |
| 303-311 First Street | 303FS001 | Studio,1BA | $2,408 |
| The Hazel Jersey City | S4B | Studio,1BA | $2,491 |
| Bay Grove Arms | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| Parkside West | PARKSIDE WEST - Studio One Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $2,592 |
| Newport Rentals | PARKSIDE WEST - Studio One Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $2,592 |
| Parkside East | PARKSIDE EAST - Studio One Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $2,757 |
| 311 Pine - The Pine | B7 | 2BR,2BA | $2,782 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Paulus Hook, NJ
As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Paulus Hook area is the $3.73 price per square foot ATLANTIC - 2 Bedrooms Two Bathroom Model at Atlantic in the in the Pavonia neighborhood starting from $5,139. The second greatest value Paulus Hook apartment is the PACIFIC - 2 Bedrooms Two Bathroom Model at Pacific starting at $4,804 with a $4.18 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | ATLANTIC - 2 Bedrooms Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.73 |
| Pacific | PACIFIC - 2 Bedrooms Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $4.18 |
| 311 Pine - The Pine | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $2.92 |
| Bela | Bela B3 | 2BR,2BA | $3.74 |
| Southampton | SOUTHAMPTON - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.23 |
| The Roosevelt | ROOSEVELT HOUSE - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
| 225 Grand | 1 br - 1ba | 1BR,1BA | $4.21 |
| Bay Grove Arms | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| 218 York St, Unit 2 | 218 York St | 1BR,1BA | $4.21 |
| 449 Pavonia Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.85 |
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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 $2,782.
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 $7,082.
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 $175 which is $6,907 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Paulus Hook.
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