
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Heights Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $800 (29 Rentals)
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3495 John F Kennedy Blvd

170 St Pauls Ave

Magnolia Apartments

64 Franklin St

139 Hopkins Ave

187 Hopkins Ave, Unit 5
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40 Beacon Ave

40 Booraem Ave

175 Manhattan Ave

218 Hopkins Ave
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6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ

607 Bergenline Ave, Unit 2
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 |
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The Heights Studio Apartments | $2,914 | $1,860 | $6,519 |
The Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,600 | $1,000 | $9,408 |
The Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,765 | $1,750 | $10,000+ |
The Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,971 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
The Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,536 | $2,900 | $3,995 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 29 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 2 Beds unit found at 6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ priced from $2,000. 22 Fleet St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here are the most affordable The Heights apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,000 |
22 Fleet St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
26 Van Reipen | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
345 Baldwin Ave | S01 | Studio,1BA | $2,210 |
3 Journal Square | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,324 |
632 Newark | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,446 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Heights, NJ
As of October 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Heights area is the $1.23 price per square foot 253 Bowers St Model at 253 Bowers St, Unit #1 in the in the The Heights neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value The Heights apartment is the 262 North St Model at 262 North St, Unit 2A starting at $3,200 with a $2.13 price per square foot in the The Heights neighborhood. 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. |
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253 Bowers St, Unit #1 | 253 Bowers St | 4BR,1BA | $1.23 |
262 North St, Unit 2A | 262 North St | 3BR,2BA | $2.13 |
604 Palisade Ave, Unit 1 | 604 Palisade Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.33 |
190 Terrace Ave, Unit # 2 | 190 Terrace Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.27 |
273 Liberty Ave, Unit 1F | 273 Liberty Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.46 |
3256 John F Kennedy Blvd, Unit 2 | 3256 John F Kennedy Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $2.12 |
55 Grace St, Unit 1 | 55 Grace St | 3BR,2BA | $2.38 |
6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
2600 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Unit 5C | 2600 John F. Kennedy Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
607 Bergenline Ave, Unit 2 | 607 Bergenline Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThe Heights, Jersey City, NJ
Ranked #16
Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the The Heights Neighborhood in Jersey City, NJ
Walk Score®
93 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
68 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
72 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Heights Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in The Heights?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in The Heights is at 22 Fleet St listed at $2,050.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom The Heights Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The Heights Apartment is $2,665 at 345 Baldwin Ave.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom The Heights Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in The Heights is starting from $2,000 at 6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ.
What is the most affordable The Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap The Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cast Iron Lofts and starts from $5,440.
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