
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Waterfront Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,817 (44 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the The Waterfront area of Jersey City.


270 Marin Blvd, Unit 11B

Newport Rentals

70 Greene

The Gotham

522 Manila Ave

201 Marin Blvd

Total Monthly Price
The Morgan Provost Square
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Sable

Columbus Collection

77 Hudson St

351 Marin

Liberty Towers

20 2nd St
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The Lively

Essex Commons

201 Marin Blvd, Unit APT 4140

500 Manila

Metropolis Towers Apartments

The Montgomery

Quinn

223 8th St
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45 River Dr S

150 Bay St

Parkside West

280 Marin Blvd

Parkside East

Hamilton Park by Newport

Waterside Square South

146 Sussex St
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The Roosevelt

50 Columbus

70 Columbus

145 Grand St

Modera Lofts

Southampton

Atlantic

East Hampton
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Waterside Square North

Bisby at Newport

77 Park Avenue

Columbian Towers
The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Waterfront?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Waterfront Studio Apartments | $3,518 | $2,500 | $4,615 |
| The Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,259 | $3,028 | $7,796 |
| The Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,804 | $3,670 | $10,000+ |
| The Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,742 | $4,800 | $10,000+ |
| The Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,115 | $7,115 | $7,115 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The Waterfront Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ.
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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 Parkside West priced from $2,771. Newport Rentals has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,798. Here are the most affordable The Waterfront apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside West | PARKSIDE WEST - Studio One Bathroom | Studio, 1BA | $2,771 |
| Newport Rentals | PARKSIDE WEST - Studio One Bathroom | Studio, 1BA | $2,798 |
| Parkside East | PARKSIDE EAST - Studio One Bathroom | Studio, 1BA | $2,901 |
| Waterside Square South | WATERSIDE SQUARE SOUTH - Studio One Bathroom | Studio, 1BA | $2,961 |
| Lenox | S4 | Studio, 1BA | $2,995 |
| Hamilton Park by Newport | LINCOLN HOUSE - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $3,055 |
| The BLVD Collection | B425 S2 | Studio, 1BA | $3,260 |
| Atlantic | ATLANTIC - Studio One Bathroom | Studio, 1BA | $3,331 |
| 70 Greene | Studio Alcove | Studio, 1BA | $3,351 |
| 77 Park Avenue | Compass | Studio, 1BA | $3,369 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Waterfront, NJ
As of September 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Waterfront area is the $4.34 price per square foot 2 Bedroom-2 Bath Model at 485 Marin in the Pavonia neighborhood starting from $5,060. The second greatest value The Waterfront apartment is the B2 Model at Avalon Cove in the Pavonia neighborhood starting at $4,490 with a $3.94 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Waterfront apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 485 Marin | 2 Bedroom-2 Bath | 2BR, 2BA | $4.34 |
| Avalon Cove | B2 | 2BR, 2BA | $3.94 |
| Hamilton Park by Newport | LINCOLN HOUSE - 2 Bedrooms Two Bathroom | 2BR, 2BA | $3.81 |
| 65 Bay Street Apartments | 1 BR 1 BA w/ Office Res 05: FL 3 - 6 | 1BR, 1BA | $4.77 |
| Southampton | SOUTHAMPTON - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $4.49 |
| East Hampton | EAST HAMPTON - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $4.33 |
| Pacific | PACIFIC - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $4.44 |
| Waterside Square North | WATERSIDE SQUARE NORTH - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $4.55 |
| The Gotham | 1 Bed 1 Bath F | 1BR, 1BA | $5.05 |
| Atlantic | ATLANTIC - Studio One Bathroom | Studio, 1BA | $5.12 |
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 $3,369.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Waterfront?
The cheapest apartment in The Waterfront is Newport Rentals which is listed at $3,028, while the average apartment in The Waterfront costs $4,290.
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 24 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 $315 which is $3,975 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Waterfront.
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