Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Waterfront Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,800 (17 Rentals)

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Jersey CityNJ07302
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500 Manila
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

500 Manila

500 Manila AveJersey City, NJ 07302
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100 Montgomery St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

100 Montgomery St

100 Montgomery StJersey City, NJ 07302
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Parkside West
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside West

40 Newport PkyJersey City, NJ 07310
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150 Bay St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

150 Bay St

150 Bay StJersey City, NJ 07302
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Parkside East
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside East

30 Newport PkyJersey City, NJ 07310

Cheapest Available The Waterfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Waterfront area of Jersey City, NJ is a Studio unit found at Newport Rental Towers priced from $1,822. Parkside West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,632. Here are the most affordable The Waterfront apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Newport Rental TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,822
Parkside WestPARKSIDE WEST - Studio One BathroomStudio,1BA$2,632
Newport RentalsPARKSIDE WEST - Studio One BathroomStudio,1BA$2,632
Parkside EastPARKSIDE EAST - Studio One BathroomStudio,1BA$2,757
70 GreeneStudioStudio,1BA$2,803

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Waterfront, NJ

As of November 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Waterfront area is the $3.89 price per square foot 143 Sussex St Model at 143 Sussex St, Unit Apt. #4 in the in the Pavonia neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value The Waterfront apartment is the ATLANTIC - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom Model at Atlantic starting at $3,315 with a $3.69 price per square foot in the Pavonia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Waterfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
143 Sussex St, Unit Apt. #4143 Sussex St1BR,1BA$3.89
AtlanticATLANTIC - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.69
SouthamptonSOUTHAMPTON - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.82
PacificPACIFIC - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.90
Hamilton Park by NewportLINCOLN HOUSE - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.47
Avalon CoveA91BR,1BA$4.35
135 Sussex St, Unit 1135 Sussex St2BR,2BA$4.50
50 Columbus1 Bed 1 Bath K1BR,1BA$4.61
The One1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.56
Newport Rental TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$3.56

Getting Around the The Waterfront Neighborhood in Jersey City, NJ

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

83 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Waterfront Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in The Waterfront?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in The Waterfront is at Newport Rental Towers listed at $1,822.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom The Waterfront Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The Waterfront Apartment is $2,848 at Hamilton Park by Newport.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom The Waterfront Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in The Waterfront is starting from $3,259 at Newport Rentals.

What is the most affordable The Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap The Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Newport Rentals and starts from $4,404.

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