
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Heights Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $800 (64 Rentals)
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53 Washburn St

3495 John F Kennedy Blvd

107 Sherman Ave

125-127-127 Beacon Ave

213 Ogden Ave.

434 Central Ave

5 GRAHAM St

64 Franklin St

39 Paterson St
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170 St Pauls Ave

Magnolia Apartments

2521 John F. Kennedy Blvd

96 Central Ave

291 Central Ave

164 Griffith St

296 Webster Ave

579 Liberty Ave, Unit Basement

212 15th St

164 Carlton Ave
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445 Ogden Ave.

40 Beacon Ave

235 Liberty Ave

15 Bleecker St, Unit 2

245 Liberty Ave

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41 Leonard St, Unit First Floor Unit #1

569 Liberty Ave, Unit 2

2 Laidlaw Ave

412 Palisade Ave
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84 Irving St

227 Liberty Ave

200 Central Ave

346 Liberty Ave

169 BEACON Ave

87.5 Laidlaw Ave

201 St Pauls Ave

159 NORTH St

22 Fleet St

CMPND 9 Homestead
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767 Newark Ave

100 Beacon Ave

162 Webster Ave

Quality Urban Properties

Summit Flats

86-88 Manhattan Ave

3656 John F Kennedy Blvd

3603 John F Kennedy Blvd

3469 John F. Kennedy Blvd

233-239 Beacon 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 | $2,912 | $1,695 | $6,519 |
| The Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,355 | $1,350 | $7,006 |
| The Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,076 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
| The Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,874 | $1,456 | $10,000+ |
| The Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,089 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 64 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 3495 John F Kennedy Blvd priced from $1,500. 518 10th Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,507. Here are the most affordable The Heights apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3495 John F Kennedy Blvd | 004 | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| 518 10th Street | 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,507 |
| 6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| 812 New York | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| 22 Fleet St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
| CMPND 9 Homestead | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Heights, NJ
As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Heights area is the $2.04 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 $2,650. The second greatest value The Heights apartment is the 266 Central Ave Model at 266 Central Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,650 with a $2.12 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3256 John F Kennedy Blvd, Unit 2 | 3256 John F Kennedy Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| 266 Central Ave, Unit 2 | 266 Central Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| 716 11TH St, Unit 1 | 716 11TH St | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| 6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 80 Lake St, Unit 8 | 80 Lake St | 3BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| 120 Nelson Ave, Unit 1 | 120 Nelson Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| 2600 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Unit 5C | 2600 John F. Kennedy Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| 41 Leonard St, Unit First Floor Unit #1 | 41 Leonard St | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| 518 10th Street | 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 9 Saint Pauls Ave, Unit B2 | 9 Saint Pauls Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
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 $1,500 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 $1,507 at 518 10th Street.
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 New York and starts from $3,000.
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