Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Heights Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $800 (45 Rentals)

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property at 695 Summit Ave

695 Summit Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306

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property at 15 Irving St

15 Irving St

Jersey CityNJ07307

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property at 88 SOUTH St

88 SOUTH St

Jersey CityNJ07307
property at 65 Washburn St

65 Washburn St

Jersey CityNJ07306
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100 Beacon Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

100 Beacon Ave

100 Beacon AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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162 Webster Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

162 Webster Ave

162 Webster AveJersey City, NJ 07307
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Quality Urban Properties
1 Bedroom Apartments

Quality Urban Properties

3695 John F Kennedy BlvdJersey City, NJ 07307
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Summit Flats
Studio Apartments

Summit Flats

1103 Summit AveJersey City, NJ 07307

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3656 John F Kennedy Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

3656 John F Kennedy Blvd

3656 John F Kennedy BlvdJersey City, NJ 07307
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86-88 Manhattan Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

86-88 Manhattan Ave

86-88 Manhattan AveJersey City, NJ 07307
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3603 John F Kennedy Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

3603 John F Kennedy Blvd

3603 John F Kennedy BlvdJersey City, NJ 07307
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233-239 Beacon Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

233-239 Beacon Ave

233-239 Beacon AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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650 Palisade Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

650 Palisade Ave

650 Palisade AveJersey City, NJ 07307
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45-47 Ravine Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

45-47 Ravine Ave

45-47 Ravine AveJersey City, NJ 07307
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36 Bowers St
2 Bedroom Apartments

36 Bowers St

36 Bowers StJersey City, NJ 07307

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413 Palisade Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

413 Palisade Ave

413 Palisade AveJersey City, NJ 07307
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55 Skillman Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

55 Skillman Ave

55 Skillman AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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Laidlaw Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Laidlaw Lofts

136 Oakland AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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812 New York
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

812 New York

812 New YorkUnion City, NJ 07087

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The Heights, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

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 3495 John F Kennedy Blvd priced from $1,475. Magnolia Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,799. Here are the most affordable The Heights apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3495 John F Kennedy Blvd0061BR,1BA$1,475
Magnolia ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,799
22 Fleet StStudioStudio,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Heights, NJ

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Heights area is the $0.40 price per square foot 86 Prospect St Model at 86 Prospect St, Unit #1 in the in the The Heights neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value The Heights apartment is the 189 Terrace Ave Model at 189 Terrace Ave, Unit 1 starting at $3,800 with a $2.71 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
86 Prospect St, Unit #186 Prospect St4BR,2BA$0.40
189 Terrace Ave, Unit 1189 Terrace Ave3BR,3BA$2.71
113 Palisade Ave, Unit 2113 Palisade Ave3BR,2BA$2.56
20 Western Ave, Unit 320 Western Ave3BR,1BA$2.55
245 Liberty Ave, Unit 2R245 Liberty Ave2BR,1BA$1.99
708 6th St, Unit 2708 6th St2BR,1BA$2.33
3144 John F Kennedy Blvd, Unit 3053144 John F Kennedy Blvd2BR,1BA$2.50
607 Bergenline Ave, Unit 2607 Bergenline Ave1BR,1BA$2.30
3144 John F Kennedy Blvd, Unit 2013144 John F Kennedy Blvd2BR,1BA$2.75
11 Saint Pauls Ave, Unit 4R11 Saint Pauls Ave2BR,1BA$2.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Heights, Jersey City, NJ

Ranked #20

Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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 Magnolia Apartments listed at $1,799.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom The Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The Heights Apartment is $1,475 at 3495 John F Kennedy Blvd.

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 $2,543 at Magnolia Apartments.

What is the most affordable The Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap The Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Journal Squared and starts from $5,850.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.