207 15th St
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Waterfront Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,800 (29 Rentals)
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260 Warren St
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220 Bay St
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280 Marin Blvd
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45 River Dr S, Unit 1108, Unit 1108
45 River Dr S
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105 Greene St
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$2,811 - $10,772Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Newport Rentals
121 Town Square PlJersey City, NJ 07310
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$2,903 - $6,520Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
70 Greene
70 Greene StJersey City, NJ 07302
700 Grove St
Jersey CityNJ07310
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$3,035 - $6,745Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
351 Marin
351 Marin BlvdJersey City, NJ 07302
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$3,080 - $9,540Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Sable
200 Greene StJersey City, NJ 07302
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$3,100 - $10,288Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The BLVD Collection
425 Washington BlvdJersey City, NJ 07310
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500 Manila
500 Manila AveJersey City, NJ 07302
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Metropolis Towers Apartments
270-280 Luis Munoz Marin BlvdJersey City, NJ 07302
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The Montgomery
100 Montgomery StJersey City, NJ 07302
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150 Bay St
150 Bay StJersey City, NJ 07302
241 Marin Blvd
Jersey CityNJ07302
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Parkside West
40 Newport PkyJersey City, NJ 07310
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Hamilton Park by Newport
204 10th StJersey City, NJ 07302
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Parkside East
30 Newport PkyJersey City, NJ 07310
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70 Columbus
70 Christopher Columbus DrJersey City, NJ 07302
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50 Columbus
50 Christopher Columbus DrJersey City, NJ 07302
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Modera Lofts
350 Warren StJersey City, NJ 07302
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The Roosevelt
180 10th StJersey City, NJ 07302
146 Sussex St
Jersey CityNJ07302
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Columbian Towers
76-78 Bloomfield StHoboken, NJ 07030
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The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide
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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 | $3,430 | $2,300 | $4,875 |
| The Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,101 | $2,350 | $7,318 |
| The Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,770 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| The Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,181 | $4,300 | $10,000+ |
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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 $2,811. Newport Rentals has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,811. 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 | $2,811 |
| Newport Rentals | PARKSIDE WEST - Studio One Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $2,811 |
| 70 Greene | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,903 |
| Parkside East | PARKSIDE EAST - Studio One Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $2,921 |
| 351 Marin | Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,035 |
| 50 Columbus | Studio D | Studio,1BA | $3,050 |
| Hamilton Park by Newport | LINCOLN HOUSE - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3,061 |
| Modera Lofts | S03 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,063 |
| Sable | S1 | Studio,1BA | $3,080 |
| The Roosevelt | ROOSEVELT HOUSE - Studio One Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $3,083 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Waterfront, NJ
As of May 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Waterfront area is the $4.70 price per square foot PACIFIC - 2 Bedrooms Two Bathroom Model at Pacific in the in the Pavonia neighborhood starting from $5,394. The second greatest value The Waterfront apartment is the WATERSIDE SQUARE SOUTH - Converted 2 Bedroom One B Model at Waterside Square South starting at $3,896 with a $3.87 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Pacific | PACIFIC - 2 Bedrooms Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $4.70 |
| Waterside Square South | WATERSIDE SQUARE SOUTH - Converted 2 Bedroom One B | 2BR,1BA | $3.87 |
| Waterside Square North | WATERSIDE SQUARE NORTH - Converted 2 Bedroom One B | 2BR,1BA | $3.95 |
| Atlantic | ATLANTIC - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.04 |
| Southampton | SOUTHAMPTON - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.09 |
| Aquablu | AQUABLU - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.42 |
| Hamilton Park by Newport | LINCOLN HOUSE - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.73 |
| Avalon Cove | A8 | 1BR,1BA | $4.07 |
| The One | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.97 |
| Liberty Towers | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.98 |
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 $3,083.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Waterfront?
The cheapest apartment in The Waterfront is Newport Rentals which is listed at $3,061, while the average apartment in The Waterfront costs $6,720.
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 6 regular apartments in The Waterfront that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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