Cheap Homes for Rent in the West Bergen Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ from $1,500 (27 Rentals)

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

property at 271 Claremont Ave
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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271 Claremont Ave

Jersey CityNJ07305
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property at 115 Highland Ave
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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115 Highland Ave, Unit 3

115 Highland Ave
Jersey CityNJ07306

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property at 77 Wallis Ave
$1,995 - $2,600
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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77 Wallis Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 1 Gardner Ave
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1 Gardner Ave, Unit Back Unit

1 Gardner Ave
Jersey CityNJ07304

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property at 30 Emerson Ave
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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30 Emerson Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 118 Corbin Ave
$2,050

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Base Rent$2,050

Total Monthly Price$2,050
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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118 Corbin Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 687 Ocean Ave
$2,053

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Base Rent$2,053

Total Monthly Price$2,053
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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687 Ocean Ave

Jersey CityNJ07305
property at 421 M.L.K. Drive
$2,095

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Base Rent$2,095

Total Monthly Price$2,095
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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421 M.L.K. Drive

Jersey CityNJ07304

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property at 117 Corbin Ave
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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117 Corbin Ave, Unit 107

117 Corbin Ave
Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 301 West Side Ave
$2,146

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Base Rent$2,146

Total Monthly Price$2,146
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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301 West Side Ave, Unit 315

301 West Side Ave
Jersey CityNJ07305
property at 333 Fairmount Ave
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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Furnished

333 Fairmount Ave, Unit 1H

333 Fairmount Ave
Jersey CityNJ07306
property at 17 Orient Ave
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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Cost Per Sq.Ft.

17 Orient Ave

Jersey CityNJ07305
property at 301 West Side Ave
$2,215

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,215

Total Monthly Price$2,215
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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301 West Side Ave, Unit 328

301 West Side Ave
Jersey CityNJ07305

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property at 139 Monticello Ave
$2,300
2 Bedroom Rentals
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139 Monticello Ave

Jersey CityNJ07304
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West Bergen, Jersey City, NJ Local Guide

Best Value Homes for Rent in West Bergen, NJ

As of September 22, 2026 the best value rental home in the West Bergen area is the $1.16 price per square foot 17 Orient Ave Model at 17 Orient Ave in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value West Bergen rental home is the 117 Kensington Ave Model at 117 Kensington Ave, Unit 103 in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood starting at $3,700 with a $2.31 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Bergen homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
17 Orient Ave17 Orient Ave2BR, 1BA$1.16
117 Kensington Ave, Unit 103117 Kensington Ave3BR, 2BA$2.31
210 Wilkinson Ave210 Wilkinson Ave4BR, 1BA$1.79
301 West Side Ave, Unit 424301 West Side Ave2BR, 2BA$3.31
264 Summit Ave, Unit Unit 2264 Summit Ave3BR, 1BA$2.70
262 Summit Ave262 Summit Ave3BR, 1BA$2.70
1 Gardner Ave, Unit Back Unit1 Gardner Ave1BR, 1BA$2.22
271 Claremont Ave271 Claremont Ave1BR, 1BA$1.69
333 Fairmount Ave, Unit 1H333 Fairmount Ave1BR, 1BA$3.14
115 Highland Ave, Unit 3115 Highland Ave1BR, 1BA$3.22

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West Bergen, Jersey City, NJ

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Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Bergen

What type of rentals are currently available in West Bergen?

There are currently 1040 Apartments for Rent in West Bergen, NJ with pricing that ranges from $900 to $9,503. There are also 87 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Bergen ranging from $1,500 to $4,450.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Bergen?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Bergen ranges from $1,500 to $4,450 with an average monthly rent of $2,686.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Bergen?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Bergen range from $1,800 to $9,483, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,995 to $4,450. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,400.

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