Cheap Homes for Rent in The Waterfront Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $2,100 (10 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the The Waterfront area of Jersey City.

property at 207 15th St

207 15th St

Jersey CityNJ07310
property at 1 Greene St

1 Greene St

Jersey CityNJ07302
property at 280 Marin Blvd

280 Marin Blvd, Unit 6D

280 Marin Blvd
Jersey CityNJ07302
property at 145 Grand St

145 Grand St

Jersey CityNJ07302

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property at 149 Grand St

149 Grand St

Jersey CityNJ07302
property at 204 6th St

204 6th St

Jersey CityNJ07302
property at 201 Marin Blvd

201 Marin Blvd

Jersey CityNJ07302

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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 Rentals priced from $2,719. The Roosevelt has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,719. Here are the most affordable The Waterfront apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Newport RentalsROOSEVELT HOUSE - Studio One BathroomStudio,1BA$2,719
The RooseveltROOSEVELT HOUSE - Studio One BathroomStudio,1BA$2,719
Hamilton Park by NewportLINCOLN HOUSE - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,828

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Waterfront, NJ

As of December 15, 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 $3,098 with a $3.45 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$3.45
SouthamptonSOUTHAMPTON - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.80
East HamptonEAST HAMPTON - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.72
PacificPACIFIC - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.94
Hamilton Park by NewportLINCOLN HOUSE - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.83
The One1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.27
Waterside Square NorthWATERSIDE SQUARE NORTH - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.06
Waterside Square SouthWATERSIDE SQUARE SOUTH - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.18
Grove Pointe1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.72

Frequently Asked Questions about The Waterfront

What type of rentals are currently available in The Waterfront?

There are currently 240 Apartments for Rent in The Waterfront, NJ with pricing that ranges from $2,300 to $11,478. There are also 50 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in The Waterfront ranging from $2,100 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in The Waterfront?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in The Waterfront ranges from $2,100 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,258.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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