
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Waterfront Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,800 (26 Rentals)
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262 Warren St

270 Marin Blvd, Unit 15Q

218 8th St

45 River Dr S, Unit 1108

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270 Marin Blvd, Unit 9G
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45 River Dr S, Unit 1108

270 Marin Blvd

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135 Montgomery St

45 River Dr S

227 8TH St
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389 Washington St

500 Manila

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The Montgomery

Parkside West

150 Bay St
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The Roosevelt

70 Columbus

Modera Lofts

146 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 | $3,457 | $2,400 | $4,845 |
| The Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,123 | $2,350 | $8,722 |
| The Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,809 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
| The Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,637 | $4,200 | $10,000+ |
| The Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,613 | $4,900 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 26 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 $2,662. Newport Rentals has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,662. 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 | $2,662 |
| Newport Rentals | PARKSIDE WEST - Studio One Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $2,662 |
| Parkside East | PARKSIDE EAST - Studio One Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $2,707 |
| Hamilton Park by Newport | LINCOLN HOUSE- Studio One Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $2,812 |
| 70 Columbus | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $3,010 |
| Modera Lofts | S03 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,022 |
| The Roosevelt | ROOSEVELT HOUSE - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3,099 |
| 146 Sussex St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3,100 |
| Aquablu | AQUABLU - Studio One Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $3,113 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Waterfront, NJ
As of June 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Waterfront area is the $4.28 price per square foot 2 Bedroom-2 Bath Model at 485 Marin in the in the Pavonia neighborhood starting from $4,995. The second greatest value The Waterfront apartment is the 1BR Model at 351 Marin starting at $3,895 with a $4.28 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 485 Marin | 2 Bedroom-2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $4.28 |
| 351 Marin | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $4.28 |
| Atlantic | ATLANTIC - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.83 |
| Southampton | SOUTHAMPTON - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.21 |
| Pacific | PACIFIC - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.11 |
| The Roosevelt | ROOSEVELT HOUSE - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.88 |
| Waterside Square South | WATERSIDE SQUARE SOUTH - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.18 |
| Waterside Square North | WATERSIDE SQUARE NORTH - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.35 |
| Avalon Cove | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.98 |
| 359 Grove St, Unit 2nd Fl | 359 Grove St | 1BR,1BA | $3.92 |
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 $3,113.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Waterfront?
The cheapest apartment in The Waterfront is Hamilton Park by Newport which is listed at $2,909, while the average apartment in The Waterfront costs $7,027.
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 20 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 $263 which is $6,764 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Waterfront.
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