
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Heights Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $800 (47 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the The Heights area of Jersey City.


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220 New York Ave, Unit 1fl

149 Zabriskie St

114 Lake St

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66 Bevan St, Unit 6

17 Hancock Ave

203 South St

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19 Cliff St, Unit 1

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182 Terrace Ave

278 Magnolia Ave

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64 Irving St, Unit 303

3172 John F. Kennedy Blvd

114 Graham St

Magnolia Apartments

1138 Summit Ave

3027 John F. Kennedy Blvd

3310 John F. Kennedy Blvd
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100 Beacon Ave

162 Webster Ave

Quality Urban Properties

Summit Flats

86-88 Manhattan Ave

3603 John F Kennedy Blvd

3469 John F. Kennedy Blvd

233-239 Beacon Ave

144 Bowers Street
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165 Hopkins Ave

650 Palisade Ave

45-47 Ravine Ave

36 Bowers St

413 Palisade Ave

251 Beacon Ave

127 Carlton Ave

25-27 Sherman Ave

3656-The Hampshire House, LLC
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The Sherman Place Apartments

55 Skillman Ave

Mirador at Union City

1309 6th St

813 7th St

900 Bergenline Ave

1205 Bergenline Ave

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1205 Bergenline Ave, Unit 3

6th at West Hoboken
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510 Pavonia Ave

620 - OM-620 8th Street LLC
The Heights, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Heights Studio Apartments | $3,040 | $1,750 | $6,505 |
| The Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,551 | $800 | $7,446 |
| The Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,210 | $1,890 | $10,000+ |
| The Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,565 | $1,500 | $9,515 |
| The Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,937 | $2,900 | $4,600 |
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There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The Heights Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ.
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Cheapest Available The Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Heights area of Jersey City, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Mirador at Union City priced from $800. 620 - OM-620 8th Street LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable The Heights apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirador at Union City | 1 BR | 1BR, 1BA | $800 |
| 620 - OM-620 8th Street LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,500 |
| 6th at West Hoboken | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1,900 |
| Magnolia Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,961 |
| 3495 John F Kennedy Blvd | 406 | 2BR, 1BA | $2,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Heights, NJ
As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Heights area is the $1.00 price per square foot 220 New York Ave Model at 220 New York Ave, Unit 1fl in the The Heights neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value The Heights apartment is the 667 Liberty Ave Model at 667 Liberty Ave, Unit # 1 in the The Heights neighborhood starting at $2,195 with a $1.83 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220 New York Ave, Unit 1fl | 220 New York Ave | 3BR, 2BA | $1.00 |
| 667 Liberty Ave, Unit # 1 | 667 Liberty Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $1.83 |
| 477 Liberty Ave, Unit 2 | 477 Liberty Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $1.83 |
| 6th at West Hoboken | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1.75 |
| 40 Prospect Street, Unit #2 | 40 Prospect Street | 2BR, 1BA | $2.38 |
| 200 Bowers St, Unit 3 | 200 Bowers St | 1BR, 1BA | $2.15 |
| 23 Sherman Pl, Unit 3 | 23 Sherman Pl | 1BR, 1BA | $2.33 |
| 9 Saint Pauls Ave, Unit 4L | 9 Saint Pauls Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $2.75 |
| 3495 John F Kennedy Blvd | 406 | 2BR, 1BA | $2.56 |
| 1205 Bergenline Ave, Unit 3 | 1205 Bergenline Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $3.15 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in The Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Heights is under $2,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Heights?
The cheapest apartment in The Heights is Mirador at Union City which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in The Heights costs $3,425.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Heights?
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 57 regular apartments in The Heights 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 The Heights?
Cheap apartments in The Heights have an average cost of $473 which is $2,952 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Heights.
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