
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bergen Hill Neighborhood of New York, NY from $400 (74 Rentals)
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688 Communipaw Ave

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59 Vroom St

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540 Mercer St

503 M.L.K. Drive, Unit 503 M.L.King Drive. Unit

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241 Stegman St, Unit Attick apartment, Unit Attick apartment

784 Ocean Ave

Art Deco Apartments on Lincoln Park

124 Storms Ave

422 West Side Ave
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90 Harmon St

1052 Garfield Ave

165 Vroom St

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327 Summit Ave, Unit 103, Unit 103

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333 Summit Ave, Unit 103, Unit 103

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104 Belmont Ave, Unit 4C, Unit 4C

141 Duncan Ave

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158 Bergen Ave, Unit 43, Unit 43

Furnished Micro Studios

Hummingbird Heights 320
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550 West Side Ave

35 Kensington Ave, Unit D2

769 West Side Ave

Resurrection House

191 Wegman Pkwy

218-220 Duncan Ave

30 Kensington Ave

170 Academy St

The Willows at Salem Lafayette

305 Fairmount Ave
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574 Bergen Ave

Birchwood at Fairmount Hotel (62+ Community)

OVM Affordable

85 Kearney Ave

80 Lexington Ave

31-33 High St

The Brevard Apartments

150 Belmont

68 Magnolia Ave

2048 John F Kennedy Blvd
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196 Clinton Ave

25-27 Jones Pl

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2267 John F Kennedy Blvd

61 Corbin Ave

106 Glenwood Ave

Gold Star Realty

52 Newkirk St

2500 John F Kennedy Blvd

Glenwood Hill
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bergen Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen Hill Studio Apartments | $2,760 | $1,000 | $3,630 |
| Bergen Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,105 | $900 | $4,765 |
| Bergen Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,532 | $1,400 | $8,217 |
| Bergen Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,472 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| Bergen Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,646 | $2,075 | $9,000 |
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There are currently 74 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Bergen Hill Neighborhood of New York, NY.
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Cheapest Available Bergen Hill Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Deco Apartments on Lincoln Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bergen Hill, NY
As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bergen Hill area is the $0.65 price per square foot 540 Mercer St Model at 540 Mercer St in the in the Journal Square neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Bergen Hill apartment is the 59 Vroom St Model at 59 Vroom 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 Bergen Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 540 Mercer St | 540 Mercer St | 1BR,1BA | $0.65 |
| 59 Vroom St | 59 Vroom St | Studio ,1BA | $0.60 |
| 688 Communipaw Ave | 688 Communipaw Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.67 |
| 132 Bayview Ave, Unit 2 | 132 Bayview Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| 23 Williams Ave, Unit 2 | 23 Williams Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| 722 Westside Ave, Unit 2 | 722 Westside Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| 267 Forrest St, Unit 1 | 267 Forrest St | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 152 Van Horne St, Unit 3 | 152 Van Horne St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 500 W Side Ave, Unit a | 500 W Side Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| 241 Stegman St, Unit Attick apartment | 241 Stegman St | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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Best Local Schools in Bergen Hill, New York, NJ
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bergen Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bergen Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bergen Hill is under $1,595.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bergen Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Bergen Hill is Hummingbird Heights 320 which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in Bergen Hill costs $5,375.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bergen Hill?
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 4 regular apartments in Bergen Hill 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 Bergen Hill?
Cheap apartments in Bergen Hill have an average cost of $103 which is $5,272 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bergen Hill.
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