
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Waterfront Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,800 (17 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the The Waterfront area of Jersey City.


155 Sussex St

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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 | $3,303 | $1,822 | $7,346 |
| The Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,016 | $2,100 | $8,173 |
| The Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,245 | $2,600 | $9,538 |
| The Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,913 | $4,404 | $10,000+ |
| The Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,156 | $6,645 | $9,278 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 17 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Rental Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,822 |
| Parkside West | PARKSIDE WEST - Studio One Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $2,632 |
| Newport Rentals | PARKSIDE WEST - Studio One Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $2,632 |
| Parkside East | PARKSIDE EAST - Studio One Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $2,757 |
| 70 Greene | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143 Sussex St, Unit Apt. #4 | 143 Sussex St | 1BR,1BA | $3.89 |
| Atlantic | ATLANTIC - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
| Southampton | SOUTHAMPTON - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.82 |
| Pacific | PACIFIC - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.90 |
| Hamilton Park by Newport | LINCOLN HOUSE - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.47 |
| Avalon Cove | A9 | 1BR,1BA | $4.35 |
| 135 Sussex St, Unit 1 | 135 Sussex St | 2BR,2BA | $4.50 |
| 50 Columbus | 1 Bed 1 Bath K | 1BR,1BA | $4.61 |
| The One | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.56 |
| Newport Rental Towers | Studio | Studio ,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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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