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Budget apartments for rent in the Heights, Jersey City

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Published on August 22, 2019
Budget apartments for rent in the Heights, Jersey City420 Liberty Ave. | Photos: Zumper

It can be challenging to find a good spot for a reasonable price when on the hunt for new digs. So what does a cheap rent on a rental in the Heights look like these days — and what might you get for the price?

According to Walk Score's assessment, the neighborhood is extremely walkable, is very bikeable and boasts excellent transit options. It also features median rents for a one-bedroom that hover around $1,495, compared to a $1,750 one-bedroom median for Jersey City as a whole.

A look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in the Heights via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide paints a picture of what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in this Jersey City neighborhood.

Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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415 417 Central Ave.

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,200/month, this 400-square-foot studio apartment, located at 415 417 Central Ave., is 1.9% less than the $1,223/month median rent for a studio in the Heights.

Building amenities include on-site laundry and assigned parking. You'll also find air conditioning in the unit. Cats and dogs are not permitted. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the complete listing here.)

432 Central Ave.

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Photo: Zumper

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 432 Central Ave., is listed for $1,300/month.

The unit includes both air conditioning and central heating. Pets are not allowed. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the complete listing here.)

3719 John F. Kennedy Blvd.

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 3719 John F. Kennedy Blvd., which, at 650 square feet, is going for $1,344/month.

Building amenities include secured entry and on-site laundry. The unit also includes hardwood flooring. For those with furry friends in tow, this rental is pet-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

(See the full listing here.)

949 1/2 1/2 Summit Ave.

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Photo: Zumper

And here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 949 1/2 1/2 Summit Ave., which is going for $1,450/month.

The unit features air conditioning. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(Check out the listing here.)

420 Liberty Ave.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Finally, over at 420 Liberty Ave., there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, going for $1,485/month.

You'll see hardwood flooring and both air conditioning and central heating in the unit. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(View the listing here.)


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