Cheap Homes for Rent in The Heights Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,500 (27 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 500 Central Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

500 Central Ave, Unit 719

500 Central Ave
Union CityNJ07087
property at 85 Laidlaw Ave

$1,850 - $2,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

85 Laidlaw Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306

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property at 10 Huron Ave

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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10 Huron Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 509 Palisade Ave

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

509 Palisade Ave

Union CityNJ07087
property at 10 Huron Ave

$1,900 - $3,000

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$1,900 - $3,000

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$1,900 - $3,000

Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Apr 1

10 Huron Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 3025 John F. Kennedy Blvd

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3025 John F. Kennedy Blvd

Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 201 St Pauls Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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201 St Pauls Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306

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property at 524 4th St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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524 4th St

Union CityNJ07087
property at 56 Cottage St

$2,250 - $3,450

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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56 Cottage St

Jersey CityNJ07306

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property at 500 Central Ave

$1,700 - $3,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

500 Central Ave

Union CityNJ07087
property at 658 Liberty Ave

$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 13

658 Liberty Ave

Jersey CityNJ07307
property at 225 Saint Pauls Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

225 Saint Pauls Ave, Unit 3A

225 Saint Pauls Ave
Jersey CityNJ07306

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property at 549 9th St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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549 9th St

Union CityNJ07087
property at 225 St Pauls Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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225 St Pauls Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306

Cheapest Available The Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Heights area of Jersey City, NJ is a 2 Beds unit found at 518 10th Street priced from $1,507. 6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable The Heights apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
518 10th Street2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,507
6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,950
812 - OM-812 New York Avenue LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,100
CMPND 9 HomesteadStudio: 4-2707 and 4-2711Studio,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Heights, NJ

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Heights area is the $2.73 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at 812 - OM-812 New York Avenue LLC in the in the The Heights neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value The Heights apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ starting at $1,950 with a $1.80 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.
812 - OM-812 New York Avenue LLC3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.73
6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.80
1402 6th St, Unit 21402 6th St2BR,1.5BA$2.35
242 Bowers St, Unit 3242 Bowers St4BR,1BA$2.60
549 9th St, Unit 1L549 9th St3BR,1BA$2.60
41 Leonard St, Unit First Floor Unit #141 Leonard St1BR,1BA$2.22
298 Hoboken Ave, Unit 1298 Hoboken Ave2BR,1BA$2.50
128 Poplar St, Unit GL128 Poplar St1BR,1BA$2.64
518 10th Street2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.20
14 Sherman Ave, Unit 414 Sherman Ave1BR,1BA$2.76

Frequently Asked Questions about The Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in The Heights?

There are currently 1464 Apartments for Rent in The Heights, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $40,000. There are also 93 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in The Heights ranging from $1,500 to $9,000.

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 $1,500 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,093.

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 $2,075 to $31,174, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $9,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,400.

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