Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Bergen Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $400 (43 Rentals)
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290 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Unit 2

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West Bergen, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Bergen?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Bergen Studio Apartments | $2,156 | $1,000 | $3,457 |
West Bergen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,552 | $1,100 | $6,500 |
West Bergen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,431 | $1,750 | $8,750 |
West Bergen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,063 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
West Bergen 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,539 | $1,200 | $3,150 |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the West Bergen Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ.
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Cheapest Available West Bergen Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Bergen area of Jersey City, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at The Agnes Co-Living priced from $1,555. The Sophia Tudor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable West Bergen apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Agnes Co-Living | Private Room with Shared Bath E | 1BR,1BA | $1,555 |
The Sophia Tudor Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
Hummingbird Heights 320 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Bergen, NJ
As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Bergen area is the $0.65 price per square foot 346 Arlington Ave Model at 346 Arlington Ave, Unit 346 Arlington Ave in the in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood starting from $6,500. The second greatest value West Bergen apartment is the 7 Wallis Ave Model at 7 Wallis Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,885 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Marion neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Bergen apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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346 Arlington Ave, Unit 346 Arlington Ave | 346 Arlington Ave | 5BR,5BA | $0.65 |
7 Wallis Ave, Unit 2 | 7 Wallis Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
540 Mercer St | 540 Mercer St | 1BR,1BA | $0.55 |
544 Mercer St, Unit 2 | 544 Mercer St | Studio ,1BA | $0.60 |
90 Prescott St, Unit 2 | 90 Prescott St | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
96 Orient Ave, Unit 2 | 96 Orient Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
96 Orient Ave, Unit 2 | 96 Orient Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.85 |
678 Communipaw Ave | 678 Communipaw Ave | Studio ,1BA | $1.00 |
290 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Unit 2 | 290 Martin Luther King Jr Dr | 3BR,1BA | $1.35 |
99 Atlantic St, Unit Garden | 99 Atlantic St | Studio ,1BA | $1.87 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Bergen, Jersey City, NJ
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Best Local Schools in West Bergen, Jersey City, NJ
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Bergen Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Bergen?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Bergen is under $1,700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Bergen?
The cheapest apartment in West Bergen is The Agnes Co-Living which is listed at $1,555, while the average apartment in West Bergen costs $6,500.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West Bergen?
Cheap apartments in West Bergen have an average cost of $247 which is $6,253 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Bergen.
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