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

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Cheap Apartments in the Paulus Hook area of Jersey City.

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1 Magnolia Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1 Magnolia Ave

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

378 3rd St

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

708-714 Jersey Ave

708-714 Jersey AveJersey City, NJ 07302

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500 Manila
1 Bedroom Apartments

500 Manila

500 Manila AveJersey City, NJ 07302
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238 5th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

238 5th St

238 5th StJersey City, NJ 07302
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323 Pine
1 Bedroom Apartments

323 Pine

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

Solaris Lofts

65 Maple StJersey City, NJ 07304
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380 Montgomery St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

380 Montgomery St

380 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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100 Montgomery St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

100 Montgomery St

100 Montgomery StJersey City, NJ 07302

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Starling
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Starling

66 Monitor StJersey City, NJ 07304

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
295JStudio BStudio,1BA$2,326
The MontgomeryAStudio,1BA$2,332
The Hazel Jersey CityS2BStudio,1BA$2,438
StarlingS2Studio,1BA$2,536
Modera LoftsS03 - StudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Gotham2 Bed 2 Bath J2BR,2BA$4.43
28 Center St, Unit 128 Center St2BR,1BA$2.30
351 Marin1BR1BR,1BA$4.08
177 YORK St, Unit 2177 YORK St2BR,1BA$2.99
298 Newark Ave, Unit 2298 Newark Ave2BR,1BA$2.81
Avalon CoveA61BR,1BA$4.77
Grove Pointe1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.77
BelaBela A41BR,1BA$4.57
523 Jersey Ave, Unit 2523 Jersey Ave2BR,1BA$3.83
The Hazel Jersey CityS2Studio ,1BA$4.64

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Paulus Hook, Jersey City, NJ

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Jersey City, NJ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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