
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Hill Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $422 (39 Rentals)
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The Agnes Co-Living

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59 Vroom St

176 Summit Ave, Unit G

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540 Mercer St

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97 Randolph Ave, Unit Studio Apt

111 Mallory Ave

162 Bergen Ave

Resurrection House
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191 Wegman Pkwy

218-220 Duncan Ave

30 Kensington Ave

170 Academy St

The Willows at Salem Lafayette

305 Fairmount Ave

574 Bergen Ave

Birchwood at Fairmount Hotel (62+ Community)

OVM Affordable
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85 Kearney Ave

80 Lexington Ave

31-33 High St

The Brevard Apartments

150 Belmont

2048 John F Kennedy Blvd

196 Clinton Ave

2267 John F Kennedy Blvd

106 Glenwood Ave
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Gold Star Realty

52 Newkirk St

2500 John F Kennedy Blvd

246 Summit Avenue

Glenwood Hill

354-358 Bergen Ave

117-119 Bostwick Ave

88-90 Kensington Ave

304 Ege Ave
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65 Newkirk St

166 Summit Ave

Baker Building
The Hill, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hill Studio Apartments | $2,382 | $1,500 | $2,773 |
| The Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,787 | $1,250 | $3,563 |
| The Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,382 | $1,750 | $8,245 |
| The Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,716 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
| The Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,992 | $2,200 | $7,000 |
| The Hill 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,500 | $3,000 | $6,000 |
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There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the The Hill Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ.
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Cheapest Available The Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Hill area of Jersey City, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at The Agnes Co-Living priced from $1,350. Hummingbird Heights 320 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable The Hill apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Agnes Co-Living | Private Room With Shared Bath J | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Hummingbird Heights 320 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| 30-32 McAdoo Ave - ASK ABOUT OUR RENT SPECIAL | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Hill, NJ
As of September 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Hill area is the $0.74 price per square foot 59 Vroom St Model at 59 Vroom St in the in the Journal Square neighborhood starting from $1,480. The second greatest value The Hill apartment is the 540 Mercer St Model at 540 Mercer St starting at $1,500 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Journal Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Vroom St | 59 Vroom St | 1BR,1BA | $0.74 |
| 540 Mercer St | 540 Mercer St | 1BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| 292 Claremont Ave, Unit 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Units | 292 Claremont Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 177 Clendenny Ave, Unit #2 | 177 Clendenny Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| 23 Williams Ave, Unit 2 | 23 Williams Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| 100 Wilkinson Ave, Unit 2 | 100 Wilkinson Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| 107 Wilkinson Ave, Unit 2 | 107 Wilkinson Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| 364 Woodlawn Ave, Unit 2 | 364 Woodlawn Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 44 Stegman St, Unit 2R | 44 Stegman St | 4BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 176 Summit Ave, Unit G | 176 Summit Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
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Best Local Schools in The Hill, Jersey City, NJ
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Hill Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in The Hill?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in The Hill is at 30-32 McAdoo Ave - ASK ABOUT OUR RENT SPECIAL listed at $1,775.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom The Hill Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The Hill Apartment is $1,350 at The Agnes Co-Living.
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