Cheap Homes for Rent in The Heights Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,200 (20 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the The Heights area of Jersey City.

property at 546 Summit Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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546 Summit Ave, Unit 107

546 Summit Ave
Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 201 St Pauls Ave

$1,900 - $2,500

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

201 St Pauls Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306

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property at 229 Griffith St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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229 Griffith St

Jersey CityNJ07307
property at 64 Cambridge Ave

$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

64 Cambridge Ave

Jersey CityNJ07307

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property at 464-470 Central Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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464-470 Central Ave, Unit B9

464-470 Central Ave
Jersey CityNJ07307
property at 100 Prospect St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

100 Prospect St, Unit Apt 202

100 Prospect St
Jersey CityNJ07307

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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 18, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
150 New York Ave, Unit 2150 New York Ave3BR,2BA$2.62
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
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 The Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in The Heights?

There are currently 1484 Apartments for Rent in The Heights, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $14,841. There are also 89 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in The Heights ranging from $1,200 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in The Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in The Heights ranges from $1,200 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,293.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in The Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in The Heights range from $2,200 to $14,841, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $5,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,500.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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