
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Bergen Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $400 (27 Rentals)
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688 Communipaw Ave

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59 Vroom St

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779 Montgomery St

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21 Wright Ave, Unit 1

66 Tuers Ave
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The Agnes Co-Living

Resurrection House

218-220 Duncan Ave

30 Kensington Ave

The Willows at Salem Lafayette

305 Fairmount Ave
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574 Bergen Ave

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OVM Affordable

85 Kearney Ave

80 Lexington Ave

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150 Belmont

2048 John F Kennedy Blvd

196 Clinton Ave

The Garrison Apartments

61 Corbin Ave

2267 John F Kennedy Blvd
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106 Glenwood Ave

Gold Star Realty

2500 John F Kennedy Blvd
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bergen Studio Apartments | $1,990 | $1,000 | $2,415 |
| West Bergen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,197 | $900 | $4,680 |
| West Bergen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,652 | $1,550 | $6,366 |
| West Bergen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,118 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| West Bergen 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,805 | $2,075 | $3,400 |
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There are currently 27 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
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Agnes Co-Living | Private Room with Private Bath F | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Hummingbird Heights 320 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Bergen, NJ
As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Bergen area is the $0.60 price per square foot 59 Vroom St Model at 59 Vroom St in the in the Journal Square neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value West Bergen apartment is the 779 Montgomery St Model at 779 Montgomery St starting at $1,200 with a $0.60 price per square foot in the Journal Square 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Vroom St | 59 Vroom St | Studio ,1BA | $0.60 |
| 779 Montgomery St | 779 Montgomery St | Studio ,1BA | $0.60 |
| 338 Sip Ave, Unit Unit 2 | 338 Sip Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| 688 Communipaw Ave | 688 Communipaw Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.67 |
| 186 Summit Ave, Unit 2 | 186 Summit Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| 40 Gardner Ave, Unit 1 | 40 Gardner Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| 86 Tonnele Ave, Unit 1 | 86 Tonnele Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| 218 Fairmount Ave, Unit 2 | 218 Fairmount Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| 115 Fairview Ave | 23 | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| 21 Wright Ave, Unit 1 | 21 Wright Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest 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 $1,650, while the average apartment in West Bergen costs $6,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Bergen?
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 2 regular apartments in West Bergen 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 West Bergen?
Cheap apartments in West Bergen have an average cost of $175 which is $5,825 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Bergen.
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