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Apartments for rent in Jersey City: What will $2,000 get you?

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Published on August 16, 2019
Apartments for rent in Jersey City: What will $2,000 get you?590 Palisade Ave.  | Photo: Zumper

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Jersey City?

We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to hunting down affordable apartments in Jersey City if you're on a budget of up to $2,000/month.

Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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280 Fairmount Ave. (McGinley Square)

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,925/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 280 Fairmount Ave.

In the apartment, you can anticipate hardwood flooring, a walk-in closet and a dishwasher. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate garage parking and secured entry. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, this location is a "walker's paradise," is very bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

47 Duncan Ave. (McGinley Square)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this 850-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's located at 47 Duncan Ave. It's listed for $1,950/month.

Building amenities include secured entry and an elevator. The listing also promises hardwood flooring and a dishwasher in the unit. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address has excellent walkability, is quite bikeable and has good transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

590 Palisade Ave. (The Heights)

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Photo: Zumper

Then, there's this three-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment over at 590 Palisade Ave. It's also listed for $1,950/month for its 1,000 square feet.

In the unit, the listing promises air conditioning and stainless steel appliances. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," has some bike infrastructure and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

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This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.