
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Heights Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $800 (50 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the The Heights area of Jersey City.


3495 John F Kennedy Blvd

Le Leo Co-Living

277 Liberty Ave
69 Beacon Ave

207 15th St

164 Griffith St

67 Court House Pl

149 Zabriskie St

Magnolia Apartments
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434 Central Ave

129 Franklin St

119 Zabriskie St

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41 Leonard St, Unit First Floor #1

60 Webster Ave

356 PALISADE Ave

149 Zabriskie St

381 Liberty Ave

22 Liberty Ave

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187 Hopkins Ave, Unit 4
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245 Liberty Ave

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245 Liberty Ave, Unit 2R

264-268 Palisade Ave, Unit 2A

264 Palisade Ave, Unit 2A

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401 Central Ave, Unit B4

296 Central Ave

1138 Summit Ave

15 Reserve Ave

89 Ferry St

11 Cuneo Pl
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100 Beacon Ave

162 Webster Ave

Quality Urban Properties

Summit Flats

3656 John F Kennedy Blvd

86-88 Manhattan Ave

3603 John F Kennedy Blvd

3469 John F. Kennedy Blvd

233-239 Beacon Ave

650 Palisade Ave
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45-47 Ravine Ave

413 Palisade Ave

36 Bowers St

251 Beacon Ave

28-30 Sherman Pl

25-27 Sherman Ave

55 Skillman Ave

406 7th St

6th at West Hoboken

500 Central Ave
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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 | $3,041 | $1,200 | $8,257 |
| The Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,592 | $1,560 | $10,000+ |
| The Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,292 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| The Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,895 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| The Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,918 | $2,500 | $6,400 |
| The Heights 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,495 | $4,495 | $4,495 |
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There are currently 50 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 Le Leo Co-Living priced from $1,580. 3495 John F Kennedy Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,770. Here are the most affordable The Heights apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Leo Co-Living | Private Room with Shared Bath G | 1BR,1BA | $1,580 |
| 3495 John F Kennedy Blvd | 07 | 1BR,1BA | $1,770 |
| 6th at West Hoboken | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| CMPND 9 Homestead | Studio: 4-2707 and 4-2711 | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Heights, NJ
As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Heights 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 The Heights apartment is the 3256 John F Kennedy Blvd Model at 3256 John F Kennedy Blvd, Unit 2 starting at $2,500 with a $1.92 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 New York Ave, Unit 2 | 150 New York Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.62 |
| 3256 John F Kennedy Blvd, Unit 2 | 3256 John F Kennedy Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| 23 Sherman Pl, Unit 2 | 23 Sherman Pl | 3BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 667 Liberty Ave, Unit # 1 | 667 Liberty Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| 477 Liberty Ave, Unit 2 | 477 Liberty Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| 812 - OM-812 New York Avenue LLC | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $2.59 |
| 6th at West Hoboken | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 245 Liberty Ave, Unit 2R | 245 Liberty Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| 41 Leonard St, Unit First Floor Unit #1 | 41 Leonard St | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| 3495 John F Kennedy Blvd | 07 | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
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 CMPND 9 Homestead listed at $2,250.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom The Heights Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The Heights Apartment is $1,580 at Le Leo Co-Living.
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 $1,950 at 6th at West Hoboken.
What is the most affordable The Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap The Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 812 - OM-812 New York Avenue LLC and starts from $2,850.
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