
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pavonia Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $861 (94 Rentals)
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92 Laidlaw Ave

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108 Prospect St, Unit 1R

44 Sherman Ave

61 Concord St, Unit 3A

61 Concord St, Unit 1A

125 Palisade Ave

104 Palisade Ave

542 Newark Ave

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40 Prospect Street, Unit #2
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380 Baldwin Ave

56 Center St

118 Erie St

100 Central Ave

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523 Jersey Ave, Unit 2

Sawyer

31 Hopkins Ave

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77 Colgate St

461 Newark Ave

41 Washburn St
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17 Ravine Ave

140 Hopkins Ave

476 Monmouth St

270 Marin Blvd

30 Troy St

270 Marin Blvd, Unit 11B

32 Magnolia Ave

9 Concord St

69 Washburn St

316 5th St
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77 Colgate St

340 Third

186 Wayne St

95 Prospect St

22 Webster Ave

298 Coles St

One Ten

Newport Rentals

100 Beacon Ave

68 Magnolia Ave
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1 Magnolia Ave

378 3rd St

165 Hopkins Ave

708-714 Jersey Ave

45-47 Ravine Ave

238 5th St

500 Manila

25-27 Sherman Ave

496 Pavonia Ave

112 Waverly St
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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 | $3,475 | $2,350 | $6,505 |
| Pavonia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,030 | $2,200 | $8,951 |
| Pavonia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,432 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
| Pavonia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,843 | $2,390 | $10,000+ |
| Pavonia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,201 | $3,750 | $7,250 |
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There are currently 94 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. 152 New York Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,250. 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 |
| 152 New York Ave | 152 New York Ave - 08 | 2BR, 1BA | $2,250 |
| Cast Iron Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $2,750 |
| Parkside West | PARKSIDE WEST - Studio One Bathroom | Studio, 1BA | $2,765 |
| One Ten | S1-a | Studio, 1BA | $2,780 |
| Newport Rentals | PARKSIDE WEST - Studio One Bathroom | Studio, 1BA | $2,798 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pavonia, NJ
As of September 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pavonia area is the $2.25 price per square foot 179 Oakland Ave Model at 179 Oakland Ave, Unit 1 in the Journal Square neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Pavonia apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath C Model at Hudson Square South in the Maxwell Place on the Hudson neighborhood starting at $5,695 with a $4.15 price per square foot. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 179 Oakland Ave, Unit 1 | 179 Oakland Ave | 3BR, 1.5BA | $2.25 |
| Hudson Square South | 3 Bed 2 Bath C | 3BR, 2BA | $4.15 |
| Avalon Cove | B2 | 2BR, 2BA | $3.93 |
| Hamilton Park by Newport | LINCOLN HOUSE - 2 Bedrooms Two Bathroom | 2BR, 2BA | $3.80 |
| 40 Prospect Street, Unit #2 | 40 Prospect Street | 2BR, 1BA | $2.38 |
| 77 Colgate St | 77 Colgate St | 2BR, 1BA | $3.12 |
| 108 Prospect St, Unit 1R | 108 Prospect St | 2BR, 1BA | $2.69 |
| Sawyer | A4 | 1BR, 1BA | $4.09 |
| 152 New York Ave | 152 New York Ave - 05 | 2BR, 1BA | $3.21 |
| 449 Pavonia Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $2.85 |
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Best Local Schools in Pavonia, Jersey City, NJ
Dr. Ronald Mc Nair Academic High School
Dr. Michael Conti School
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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 $2,798.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pavonia?
The cheapest apartment in Pavonia is Newport Rentals which is listed at $3,028, while the average apartment in Pavonia costs $4,090.
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 47 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 $377 which is $3,713 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pavonia.
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