
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pavonia Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $800 (65 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Pavonia area of Jersey City.

69 Beacon Ave

67 Court House Pl

207 15th St

449 Pavonia Ave

60 Webster Ave

356 PALISADE Ave

264-268 Palisade Ave, Unit 2A

264 Palisade Ave, Unit 2A

11 Cuneo Pl
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87 Merseles St

89 Ferry St

138 Central Ave

164 Ogden Ave.

473 Newark Ave

381 Baldwin Ave

145 - Chestnut Apartments

100 Prospect St, Unit Apt 202

281 Monmouth St

138 Wayne St
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319 8th St

423 2nd St

280 Marin Blvd

5 Lienau Pl

345 Baldwin Ave

Sawyer

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335 3rd St, Unit 2

270 Marin Blvd, Unit 15Q

380 Baldwin Ave

392 Palisade Ave
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541 Newark Ave

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64 Franklin St, Unit 3L

123 Franklin St

108 Palisade Ave

227 Christopher Columbus Dr

Bay Grove Arms

100 Beacon Ave

68 Magnolia Ave

1 Magnolia Ave

378 3rd St
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708-714 Jersey Ave

238 5th St

45-47 Ravine Ave
16 Beacon Ave

500 Manila

25-27 Sherman Ave

119 Oakland Ave

323 Pine

The Bridget

Metropolis Towers Apartments
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Pavonia, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pavonia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pavonia Studio Apartments | $3,404 | $1,200 | $6,519 |
| Pavonia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,045 | $1,700 | $9,000 |
| Pavonia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,421 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| Pavonia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,816 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
| Pavonia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,189 | $3,500 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 65 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Pavonia Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ.
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Cheapest Available Pavonia Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pavonia area of Jersey City, NJ is a 2 Beds unit found at 449 Pavonia Ave priced from $1,850. 145 - Chestnut Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here are the most affordable Pavonia 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 |
| 145 - Chestnut Apartments | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| Gyalsten Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| 345 Baldwin Ave | S02 | Studio,1BA | $2,400 |
| 303-311 First Street | 303FS001 | Studio,1BA | $2,408 |
| Bay Grove Arms | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| Parkside West | PARKSIDE WEST - Studio One Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $2,605 |
| Newport Rentals | PARKSIDE WEST - Studio One Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $2,605 |
| Parkside East | PARKSIDE EAST - Studio One Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $2,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pavonia, NJ
As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pavonia area is the $2.62 price per square foot 150 New York Ave Model at 150 New York Ave, Unit 2 in the in the The Heights neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Pavonia apartment is the 209 Clinton St Model at 209 Clinton St, Unit 1 starting at $4,600 with a $3.83 price per square foot in the Maxwell Place on the Hudson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pavonia apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 New York Ave, Unit 2 | 150 New York Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.62 |
| 209 Clinton St, Unit 1 | 209 Clinton St | 3BR,1BA | $3.83 |
| Atlantic | ATLANTIC - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.82 |
| Southampton | SOUTHAMPTON - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.91 |
| 64 Franklin St, Unit 3L | 64 Franklin St | 2BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| 174 New York Ave, Unit 1R | 174 New York Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.56 |
| The Roosevelt | ROOSEVELT HOUSE - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
| Bay Grove Arms | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| 449 Pavonia Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Gyalsten Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $3.46 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pavonia Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Pavonia?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pavonia is under $2,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pavonia?
The cheapest apartment in Pavonia is Bay Grove Arms which is listed at $2,500, while the average apartment in Pavonia costs $6,363.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pavonia?
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 23 regular apartments in Pavonia 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 Pavonia?
Cheap apartments in Pavonia have an average cost of $150 which is $6,213 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pavonia.
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