
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Journal Square
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STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,200
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,533
203 Academy St Unit 208-208
203 Academy St, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,575
18 Vroom St
18 Vroom St, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
STUDIO$1,600
The Sophia Tudor Apartments
68 Van Reypen St, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 BED$1,725
Le Leo Co-Living
244 St Paul's Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 BED$1,735
45-47 Newkirk St
45-47 Newkirk St, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
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|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 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,800
322 Baldwin Ave Unit 1R
322 Baldwin Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 BED$1,800
Renovated Apartments Near Journal Square P...
2685 John F Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
STUDIO$1,840
85 Van Reypen Street Apts
85 Van Reypen St, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,849
331 Baldwin Ave Unit 1B
331 Baldwin Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,850
636 Newark Ave Unit 1
636 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,850
695 Summit Ave Unit 2B
695 Summit Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,850
434 Hoboken Ave Unit 2
434 Hoboken Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,850
636 Newark Ave Unit 1-1
636 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,895
2690 John F Kennedy Blvd Unit 12
2690 John F Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,895
2680 John F. Kennedy Blvd Unit 12
2680 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,895
42 Van Wagenen Ave Unit 16-16
42 Van Wagenen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
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STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,900
201 St Pauls Ave
201 St Pauls Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,900
821 Bergen Ave Unit D14
821 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,900
201 St Pauls Ave Unit 12B
201 St Pauls Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,900
2521 John F. Kennedy Blvd Unit 1st Floor
2521 John F. Kennedy Blvd, , NJ 07306 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,900
65 Washburn St Unit 2
65 Washburn St, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,900
201 St Pauls Ave Unit 12B-12B
201 St Pauls Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,950
857 Bergen Ave
857 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,950
857 Bergen Ave
857 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,950
60 Newkirk St Unit 3L
60 Newkirk St, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,950
139 Hopkins Ave Unit 3R
139 Hopkins Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,950
87 Wales Ave Unit 2
87 Wales Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,950
155 Chestnut Ave Unit 2
155 Chestnut Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,950
155 HOPKINS Ave Unit 6
155 HOPKINS Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,958
179 Academy St Unit 405
179 Academy St, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,958
179 Academy St Unit 403
179 Academy St, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
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2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,000
11 Saint Pauls Ave Unit 4R
11 Saint Pauls Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$2,000
271 Sip Ave Unit 609
271 Sip Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
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 202 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
- Centre Hill 605 Sq Ft $1,927/mo
- The Hill 693 Sq Ft $1,960/mo
- West Slope 594 Sq Ft $1,982/mo
- The Junction 748 Sq Ft $2,232/mo
- W Bergen-E Lincoln Park District 728 Sq Ft $2,242/mo
- McGinley Square 669 Sq Ft $2,299/mo
- West Side-Hudson 776 Sq Ft $2,304/mo
- The Beacon 636 Sq Ft $2,345/mo
- Bergen-Lafayette 667 Sq Ft $2,365/mo
- Hackensack River Waterfront 637 Sq Ft $2,415/mo
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