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Apartments for rent in Jersey City: What will $3,000 get you?

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Published on September 30, 2019
Apartments for rent in Jersey City: What will $3,000 get you?379 Third St. | 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 locating apartment rentals in Jersey City if you're on a budget of up to $3,000/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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273 16th St.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

First, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment situated at 273 16th St. It's listed for $2,915/month for its 870 square feet.

The building offers garage parking. You can also expect in-unit laundry, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher in the unit. Pet owners, take heed: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is quite walkable, has some bike infrastructure and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

170 Lafayette St. (Bergen-Lafayette)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

And here's a 1,422-square-foot one-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment at 170 Lafayette St. that's going for $2,949/month.

Expect to see hardwood flooring, a dishwasher and in-unit laundry in the apartment. The building has secured entry and assigned parking. Pet lovers are in luck: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is very walkable, is fairly bikeable and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

116 Mercer St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this 2,000-square-foot two-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom apartment that's located at 116 Mercer St. It's listed for $2,950/month.

In the building, expect on-site laundry. The listing also promises high ceilings, hardwood flooring and a fireplace in the apartment. Animals are not allowed. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is a "walker's paradise," is very bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

379 Third St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Then, located at 379 Third St., here's a 1,240-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's also listed for $2,950/month.

Expect to see a walk-in closet, a dishwasher and hardwood flooring in the unit. The building boasts secured entry. Pet lovers are in luck: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is very bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

92 Essex St. (The Waterfront)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Last but not least, here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 92 Essex St. that's going for $2,975/month.

The building offers garage parking. Expect to find hardwood flooring, a walk-in closet and a dishwasher in the apartment. Good news for animal lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is friendly for those on foot, has some bike infrastructure and has excellent transit.

(See the full listing here.)

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