New York/ Real Estate & Development
Published on October 23, 2019
The cheapest apartments for rent in the Waterfront, Jersey City155 Washington St. | Photo: Apartment Guide

Apartment hunting on a budget can be difficult. So what does the low-end price on a rental in the Waterfront look like these days — and what might you get for the price?

Per Walk Score ratings, the neighborhood has excellent walkability, is relatively bikeable and is a haven for transit riders. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $2,550, compared to a $1,525 one-bedroom median for Jersey City as a whole.

A look at local listings in the Waterfront via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide offers an overview of what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in this Jersey City neighborhood.

Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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45 River Drive South

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 45 River Drive South, which, at 802 square feet, is going for $2,450/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect a gym, on-site laundry, garage parking and a swimming pool. In the unit, expect to find air conditioning. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the full listing here.)

192 Washington St.

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Check out this 575-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 192 Washington St., listed at $2,500/month.

The apartment includes a renovated kitchen, a dishwasher, air conditioning, stainless steel appliances and hardwood flooring. Cats and dogs are not allowed. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(Here's the listing.)

155 Washington St.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 155 Washington St., is listed for $2,517/month for its 763 square feet.

In the unit, look for a balcony, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. For those with furry friends in tow, this rental is pet-friendly. When it comes to building amenities, expect a gym.

(See the listing here.)


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