
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the The Waterfront Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $2,400 (24 Rentals)


206 Washington St

Newport Rentals

45 RIVER Dr S, Unit 415, Unit 415

20 2nd St

Avalon Cove

The Gotham

70 Greene
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280 Marin Blvd, Unit 5L, Unit 5L

113 Sussex St

500 Manila

Metropolis Towers Apartments

150 Bay St

NJ-204 SunBlossomLiberty

241 Marin Blvd

135 Montgomery St
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146 Sussex St

The Roosevelt

280 Marin Blvd

Hamilton Park by Newport

Parkside East

Waterside Square South

Parkside West

Columbian Towers
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Waterfront?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Waterfront Studio Apartments | $3,397 | $2,285 | $5,195 |
The Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,196 | $2,400 | $6,922 |
| The Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,822 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| The Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,154 | $4,300 | $10,000+ |
| The Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,900 | $3,900 | $3,900 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Waterfront Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in The Waterfront?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Waterfront is under $3,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Waterfront?
The cheapest apartment in The Waterfront is Newport Rentals which is listed at $3,128, while the average apartment in The Waterfront costs $6,695.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Waterfront?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in The Waterfront that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in The Waterfront?
Cheap apartments in The Waterfront have an average cost of $272 which is $6,423 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Waterfront.
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