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

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Published on October 31, 2019
Apartments for rent in Jersey City: What will $2,000 get you?280 Fairmount 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've got 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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23 University Place Blvd. (Greenville)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $1,910/month, this 502-square-foot studio apartment is located at 23 University Place Blvd.

The apartment has in-unit laundry. Amenities offered in the building include a gym and a resident lounge. Good news for animal lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, this location is somewhat walkable, is very bikeable and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

280 Fairmount Ave. (McGinley Square)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment situated at 280 Fairmount Ave. It's listed for $1,925/month.

The building has garage parking. The apartment also offers a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is quite bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

170 Lafayette St. (Bergen-Lafayette)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's an 827-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 170 Lafayette St. that's going for $1,933/month.

In the unit, you'll find a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and in-unit laundry. The building boasts secured entry and assigned parking. Pet owners, take heed: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is quite walkable, is relatively bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

19 Clinton Ave. (Bergen-Lafayette)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Finally, check out this three-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 19 Clinton Ave. It's listed for $1,950/month.

The building has garage parking and on-site laundry. The apartment also comes with high ceilings, a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and air conditioning. 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.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is very walkable, is bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)


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