
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Bergen Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $400 (40 Rentals)
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688 Communipaw Ave

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779 Montgomery St

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59 Vroom St

The Agnes Co-Living

Wangdu Apartments

90 Harmon St

2048 John F Kennedy Blvd
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75 Fairview Ave, Unit B4

Resurrection House

218-220 Duncan Ave

30 Kensington Ave

The Willows at Salem Lafayette

305 Fairmount Ave

574 Bergen Ave

Birchwood at Fairmount Hotel (62+ Community)
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OVM Affordable

85 Kearney Ave

80 Lexington Ave

The Brevard Apartments

150 Belmont

85 Van Reypen Street

2048 John F Kennedy Blvd

196 Clinton Ave
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The Garrison Apartments

61 Corbin Ave

2267 John F Kennedy Blvd

106 Glenwood Ave

Gold Star Realty

2500 John F Kennedy Blvd

Glenwood Hill

246 Summit Avenue
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354-358 Bergen Ave

88-90 Kensington Ave

304 Ege Ave

17-19 Van Reypen St

102 Corbin Ave

166 Summit Ave

317-319 Fairmount Ave

The Hampshire House
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bergen Studio Apartments | $2,631 | $1,000 | $3,492 |
| West Bergen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,999 | $900 | $5,992 |
| West Bergen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,236 | $1,650 | $8,356 |
| West Bergen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,434 | $2,123 | $10,000+ |
| West Bergen 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,274 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 40 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 $1,550. Wangdu Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable West Bergen apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Agnes Co-Living | Private Room with Private Bath K | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Wangdu Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Hummingbird Heights 320 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Bergen, NJ
As of July 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Bergen area is the $0.74 price per square foot 59 Vroom St Model at 59 Vroom St in the in the Journal Square neighborhood starting from $1,480. The second greatest value West Bergen apartment is the 779 Montgomery St Model at 779 Montgomery St starting at $1,400 with a $0.70 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 | 1BR,1BA | $0.74 |
| 779 Montgomery St | 779 Montgomery St | Studio ,1BA | $0.70 |
| 688 Communipaw Ave | 688 Communipaw Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.67 |
| 177 Clendenny Ave, Unit #2 | 177 Clendenny Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| 942 Westside Ave, Unit 4 | 942 Westside Ave | 4BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| 364 Woodlawn Ave, Unit 2 | 364 Woodlawn Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 16 Westervelt Pl, Unit Apt 3 | 16 Westervelt Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| 416 Bergen Ave, Unit 416 Bergen Ave #1 | 416 Bergen Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 204 Union St, Unit 2 | 204 Union St | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| 134 Grant Ave, Unit B2 | 134 Grant Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.19 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Bergen Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Bergen?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Bergen is at Wangdu Apartments listed at $1,595.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Bergen Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Bergen Apartment is $1,550 at The Agnes Co-Living.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Bergen Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Bergen is starting from $2,100 at Glenwood Arms.
What is the most affordable West Bergen Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West Bergen Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Glenwood Arms and starts from $2,400.
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