Apartments for Rent in Jersey City, NJ

Across 87 rentals in Jersey City, NJ, the cheapest we list is $1,320/mo and the average asking rent is around $2,903/mo. That runs about 29% above the NJ state average of $2,256/mo, toward the pricier end of the state. By size, expect one-bedrooms around $2,619/mo and two-bedrooms around $3,563/mo. Listings are ranked cheapest-first and updated regularly.

Updated Jun 9, 2026

Cheapest
$1,320
lowest listed rent
Average rent
$2,90329% above NJ
across all sizes
Average by sizevs NJ typical
Studio$2,86828% above NJ
1 bed$2,61922% above NJ
2 bed$3,56348% above NJ
3 bed$3,53229% above NJ

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How to find the cheapest place to rent in Jersey City

87 rentals in Jersey City, NJ

Every size & style, ranked by price

Studio apartment at 36 Union St in Jersey City, NJ
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Apartment · Jersey City
$1,546/mo
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Studio|1 ba|600 ft²

36 Union St

Unit G Rental - Jersey City, NJ

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1-bedroom apartment at 14 Kensington Ave in Jersey City, NJ
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Apartment · Jersey City
$1,895/mo
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1 bd|1 ba|600 ft²

14 Kensington Ave

14 Kensington Ave, Jersey City

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1-bedroom apartment at 5 Van Houten Ave in Jersey City, NJ
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Apartment · Jersey City
$1,895/mo
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1 bd|1 ba|700 ft²

5 Van Houten Ave

5 Van Houten Ave, Jersey City

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1-bedroom apartment at 9 Bentley Ave in Jersey City, NJ
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Apartment · Jersey City
$1,895/mo
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1 bd|1 ba|700 ft²

9 Bentley Ave

9 Bentley Ave, Jersey City

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Studio apartment at 295J Apartments in Jersey City, NJ
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Apartment · Jersey City
$2,348/mo
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Studio|1 ba|422 ft²

295J Apartments

295 Johnston Ave, Jersey City, NJ

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Studio apartment at Sawyer Apartments in Jersey City, NJ
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Apartment · Jersey City
$2,404/mo
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Studio|1 ba|508 ft²

Sawyer Apartments

39 New York Avenue, Jersey City, NJ

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Renting in Jersey City, NJ: common questions

How much is rent in Jersey City, NJ?
The average asking rent across the 87 listings we track in Jersey City, NJ is $2,903/mo, with the cheapest starting at $1,320/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.
What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Jersey City?
The Agnes Co-Living Apartments is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Jersey City, NJ at $1,320/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.
What is the average rent by bedroom in Jersey City?
Based on the listings we track in Jersey City, NJ: studios around $2,868/mo, one-bedrooms around $2,619/mo, two-bedrooms around $3,563/mo, three-bedrooms around $3,532/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.
Is Jersey City expensive to rent in?
Jersey City sits toward the higher end: its average rent of $2,903/mo is about 29% above the NJ state average of $2,256/mo.

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