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Budget apartments for rent in the Heights, Jersey City

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Published on November 27, 2019
Budget apartments for rent in the Heights, Jersey City516 Central Ave. | Photo: Zumper

The Heights is extremely walkable, is very bikeable and has excellent transit, according to Walk Score's rating system.

So what does the low-end pricing on a rental in the Heights look like these days — and what might you get for the price?

We took a look at local listings in the Heights via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out 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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352 New York Ave.

Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,030/month, this 900-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 352 New York Ave., is 29% less than the $1,450/month median rent for a one bedroom in the Heights.

Expect to find high ceilings, air conditioning and hardwood flooring in the unit. Cats and dogs are not allowed. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the complete listing here.)

55 Graham St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 55 Graham St., which, at 650 square feet, is going for $1,325/month.

The apartment features hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

(See the full listing here.)

3139 Kennedy Blvd.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Check out this 450-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 3139 Kennedy Blvd., listed at $1,400/month.

The apartment has central heating. 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.

(Here's the listing.)

516 Central Ave.

Photo: Zumper

Last but not least, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 516 Central Ave. It's listed for $1,425/month for its 650 square feet.

In the unit, expect central heating and hardwood flooring. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Building amenities include on-site laundry. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

(See the listing here.)


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