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Budget apartments for rent in Journal Square, Jersey City

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Published on December 04, 2019
Budget apartments for rent in Journal Square, Jersey City32 Magnolia Ave. | Photo: Zumper

Housing costs got you down? Though apartment hunting can be frustrating, there are deals to be had. So what does an affordable price on a rental in Journal Square look like these days — and what might you get for your money?

Per Walk Score ratings, the neighborhood is extremely walkable, is fairly bikeable and boasts excellent transit options. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $1,495, compared to a $1,548 one-bedroom median for Jersey City as a whole.

A look at local listings in Journal Square via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide yields a look at 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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122 Corbin Ave.

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $963/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 122 Corbin Ave., is 35.6% less than the $1,495/month median rent for a one bedroom in Journal Square.

The unit includes 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.

(See the complete listing here.)

941 Pavonia Ave.

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 941 Pavonia Ave., which, at 650 square feet, is going for $1,465/month.

Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry. In the unit, anticipate hardwood flooring, granite countertops and a dishwasher. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

(See the full listing here.)

75 Liberty Ave.

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Photo: Zumper

Then there's this 667-square-foot apartment at 75 Liberty Ave., listed at $1,700/month.

In the unit, anticipate a dishwasher and a balcony. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. Amenities offered in the building include assigned parking, a gym, a swimming pool and secured entry. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the listing here.)

32 Magnolia Ave.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Check out this studio apartment at 32 Magnolia Ave., listed at $1,850/month.

Building amenities include a gym. The listing also promises a dishwasher and both air conditioning and central heating in the unit. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. There is no broker's fee for this apartment.

(Here's the listing.)


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