
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Journal Square
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,000
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,100
540 Mercer St
540 Mercer St, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,200
544 Mercer St Unit 2
544 Mercer St, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,225
2700 John F. Kennedy Blvd
2700 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,300
2 br, 1 bath Condo - 95 Jordan Avenue
95 Jordan Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,450
66 Tuers Ave Unit 3A
66 Tuers Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 BED$1,510
Le Leo Co-Living
244 St Paul's Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,533
203 Academy St Unit 313
203 Academy St, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,533
203 Academy St Unit 207
203 Academy St, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
STUDIO$1,600
The Sophia Tudor Apartments
68 Van Reypen St, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,650
665 Summit Ave Unit 4
665 Summit Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,700
551 Mercer St Unit A
551 Mercer St, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,700
2700 John F. Kennedy Blvd Unit 408
2700 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
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Good Value
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STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,750
821 Bergen Ave Unit C0305
821 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,750
117 Corbin Ave Unit 303
117 Corbin Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,750
22 Liberty Ave Unit 4 B
22 Liberty Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 Month Free|STUDIO$1,799+1 BED$2,000+2 BEDS$2,543+3 BEDS$3,500+
Magnolia Apartments
125-129 Magnolia Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,800
2720 John F. Kennedy Blvd Unit 1
2720 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jc, Journal Square, NJ 07306 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,800
2720 John F. Kennedy Blvd Unit 1
2720 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,800
857 Bergen Ave Unit 202
857 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,800
121 Garrison Ave
121 Garrison Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,836
203 Academy St Unit 422
203 Academy St, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,850
45A Van Reypen St
45A Van Reypen St, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,850
253 Academy St Unit 209
253 Academy St, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 BED$1,850
2685-Highland Arms Realty, LLC
2685 John F Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,900
851 Bergen Ave Unit 3B
851 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,900
821 Bergen Ave Unit D14
821 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,900
55 Tonnelle Ave Unit 502
55 Tonnelle Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
3 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,900
88 Oakland Ave
88 Oakland Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,925
253 Academy St Unit 504
253 Academy St, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,950
185 Beacon Ave Unit 6A
185 Beacon Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,950
185 Beacon Ave Unit 3A
185 Beacon Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,950
198 Academy St
198 Academy St, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,975
35 Rock St Unit 22
35 Rock St, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
Price Drop. $384 Off
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Jersey City at a Glance
Cheap Apartments in Journal Square Neighborhood in Jersey City, NJ
When looking for cheap apartments in Journal Square, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Journal Square.
Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.
Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 204 cheap apartments available in Journal Square, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Jersey City
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- West Slope 685 Sq Ft $1,838/mo
- Centre Hill 697 Sq Ft $1,912/mo
- W Bergen-E Lincoln Park District 680 Sq Ft $2,019/mo
- The Hill 733 Sq Ft $2,064/mo
- West Side-Hudson 686 Sq Ft $2,075/mo
- Sherwood 771 Sq Ft $2,150/mo
- McGinley Square 652 Sq Ft $2,249/mo
- The Junction 747 Sq Ft $2,293/mo
- The Beacon 641 Sq Ft $2,297/mo
- Bergen-Lafayette 669 Sq Ft $2,369/mo
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