
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 $2,500/month.
Read on for the listings. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)
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170 Lafayette St. (Bergen-Lafayette)
Listed at $2,441/month, this 841-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 170 Lafayette St.
In the residence, you can anticipate hardwood flooring, a dishwasher and in-unit laundry. Building amenities include secured entry and assigned parking. Pet lovers are in luck: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.
Walk Score indicates that this location is friendly for those on foot, has some bike infrastructure and offers many nearby public transportation options.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
45 River Drive South (The Waterfront)
Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment over at 45 River Drive South. It's listed for $2,450/month for its 802 square feet.
The building offers garage parking, on-site laundry, a swimming pool and a gym. In the unit, you'll find air conditioning. Animals are not permitted. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.
Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is quite walkable, is relatively bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.
(See the complete listing here.)
123 Cottage St. (Journal Square)
Here's a studio apartment at 123 Cottage St. that's going for $2,450/month.
In the apartment, you'll see a walk-in closet, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate garage parking. Pet owners, take heed: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.
Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address has excellent walkability, has minimal bike infrastructure and has excellent transit.
(Take a look at the full listing here.)
214 Ninth St.
Next, check out this 747-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom abode that's located at 214 Ninth St. It's listed for $2,450/month.
The residence comes with a fireplace, hardwood flooring, air conditioning and high ceilings. Animals are not welcome. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.
According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is convenient for biking and has excellent transit.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
158 Eighth St.
Located at 158 Eighth St., here's a studio apartment that's listed for $2,450/month.
The unit features hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. The building offers a gym and garage parking. Good news for animal lovers: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.
According to Walk Score, this location is a "walker's paradise," is very bikeable and has excellent transit.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
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