Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Heights Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $800 (50 Rentals)

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property at 68 Jefferson Ave

$1,200

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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68 Jefferson Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 69 Beacon Ave

$1,600 - $3,300

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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69 Beacon Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306

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property at 129 Franklin St

$1,895

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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129 Franklin St

Jersey CityNJ07307
property at 381 Liberty Ave

$1,950 - $2,300

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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381 Liberty Ave

Jersey CityNJ07307
property at 22 Liberty Ave

$1,950 - $2,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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22 Liberty Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
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187 Hopkins Ave, Unit 4
$1,975
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

187 Hopkins Ave, Unit 4

187 Hopkins AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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property at 1138 Summit Ave

$1,999

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1138 Summit Ave

Jersey CityNJ07307

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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 to 2 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
2 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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

45-47 Ravine Ave

45-47 Ravine AveJersey 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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36 Bowers St
2 Bedroom Apartments

36 Bowers St

36 Bowers StJersey City, NJ 07307
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251 Beacon Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

251 Beacon Ave

251 Beacon AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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28-30 Sherman Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

28-30 Sherman Pl

28-30 Sherman PlJersey City, NJ 07307
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25-27 Sherman Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

25-27 Sherman Ave

25-27 Sherman 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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property at 500 Central Ave

$2,000 - $3,300

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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500 Central Ave

Union CityNJ07087

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Le Leo Co-LivingPrivate Room with Shared Bath G1BR,1BA$1,580
3495 John F Kennedy Blvd071BR,1BA$1,770
6th at West Hoboken2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,950
CMPND 9 HomesteadStudio: 4-2707 and 4-2711Studio,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 $1.92 price per square foot 3256 John F Kennedy Blvd Model at 3256 John F Kennedy Blvd, Unit 2 in the in the The Heights neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value The Heights apartment is the 23 Sherman Pl Model at 23 Sherman Pl, Unit 2 starting at $2,200 with a $1.83 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.
3256 John F Kennedy Blvd, Unit 23256 John F Kennedy Blvd3BR,1BA$1.92
23 Sherman Pl, Unit 223 Sherman Pl3BR,1BA$1.83
667 Liberty Ave, Unit # 1667 Liberty Ave2BR,1BA$1.96
477 Liberty Ave, Unit 2477 Liberty Ave2BR,1BA$1.92
812 - OM-812 New York Avenue LLC3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.59
6th at West Hoboken2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.80
245 Liberty Ave, Unit 2R245 Liberty Ave2BR,1BA$1.99
708 6th St, Unit 2708 6th St2BR,1BA$2.33
41 Leonard St, Unit First Floor Unit #141 Leonard St1BR,1BA$2.11
3495 John F Kennedy Blvd071BR,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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