
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Journal Square
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STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,200
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STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,434
203 Academy St Unit 101
203 Academy St, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,450
50 Glenwood Ave Unit 5
50 Glenwood Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 BED$1,465
Le Leo Co-Living
244 St Paul's Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,600
24 Gray St Unit 2
24 Gray St, Jersey City, NJ 07302 -
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The Sophia Tudor Apartments
68 Van Reypen St, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
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2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,750
170 St Pauls Ave Unit 3
170 St Pauls Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
Rent Special|STUDIO$1,799+1 BED$2,000+2 BEDS$2,303+3 BEDS$3,500+
Magnolia Apartments
125-129 Magnolia Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,800+1 BED, 1 BATH$2,500+
10 Huron Ave
10 Huron Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,800
821 Bergen Ave Unit D14
821 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,800
118 Corbin Ave Unit 102
118 Corbin Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
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2685 - Highland Arms Apartments
2685 John F Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,850
40 Glenwood Ave Unit 1J
40 Glenwood Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,850
695 Summit Ave Unit 2B
695 Summit Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,895
139 Hopkins Ave Unit 3R
139 Hopkins Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,895
2767 John F. Kennedy Blvd
2767 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,900
151 Sip Ave Unit 7
151 Sip Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,900
3027 John F. Kennedy Blvd
3027 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
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2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,000
2982 John F. Kennedy Blvd
2982 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,000
570 Newark Ave Unit 3
570 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,000
218 Hopkins Ave
218 Hopkins Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
3 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,000
169 Beacon Ave Unit 2
169 Beacon Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,000
85 Broadway Unit E1-1E
85 Broadway, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
1 Month Free
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STUDIO$2,050+1 BED$2,450+2 BEDS$3,075+
Kennedy Lofts
100 Newkirk St, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,050
170 St Pauls Ave Unit 2
170 St Pauls Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$2,050
225 St Pauls Ave Unit 17B
225 St Pauls Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,075
160 Vroom St Unit 45
160 Vroom St, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$2,095
541 Newark Ave Unit 2R
541 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$2,100
225 St Pauls Ave Unit S1
225 St Pauls Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$2,100
55 Jordan Ave Unit 3088
55 Jordan Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$2,114
75 Jordan Ave Unit 305
75 Jordan Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
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2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,150
72 Wales Ave Unit FL2
72 Wales Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$2,150
56 Cottage St
56 Cottage St, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
STUDIO$2,190+1 BED$2,568+2 BEDS$3,700+3 BEDS$4,550+
39 High Street
39 High St, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -
Price Drop. $550 Off
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 206 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 641 Sq Ft $1,874/mo
- West Slope 724 Sq Ft $1,982/mo
- The Hill 1,162 Sq Ft $1,995/mo
- W Bergen-E Lincoln Park District 756 Sq Ft $2,248/mo
- The Junction 1,297 Sq Ft $2,286/mo
- The Beacon 645 Sq Ft $2,288/mo
- McGinley Square 687 Sq Ft $2,304/mo
- West Side-Hudson 788 Sq Ft $2,314/mo
- Bergen-Lafayette 744 Sq Ft $2,381/mo
- Hackensack River Waterfront 627 Sq Ft $2,387/mo
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