Apartment hunting on a budget can be difficult. So what does a cheap price on a rental in Journal Square look like these days — and what might you get for your money?
According to Walk Score's assessment, the neighborhood is a "walker's paradise," is bikeable and boasts excellent transit options. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $1,475, compared to a $1,625 one-bedroom median for Jersey City as a whole.
A look at local listings in Journal Square via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide paints a picture 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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64 Tuers Ave.
Listed at $1,150/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom address, located at 64 Tuers Ave., is 22.0% less than the $1,475/month median rent for a one bedroom in Journal Square.
You'll find air conditioning in the residence. Cats and dogs are not welcome.
(See the complete listing here.)
943 Pavonia Ave.
Then there's this 650-square-foot apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 943 Pavonia Ave., listed at $1,325/month.
The unit features hardwood flooring. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The building features secured entry. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.
(See the listing here.)
18 Wright Ave.
Check out this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 18 Wright Ave., listed at $1,425/month.
You can expect hardwood flooring and central heating in the unit. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.
(Here's the listing.)
75 Liberty Ave.
And finally here's a studio apartment at 75 Liberty Ave., which, with 667 square feet, is going for $1,600/month.
Building amenities include garage parking, secured entry, a gym and a swimming pool. In the unit, you'll find a dishwasher and a balcony. 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.
(Check out the listing here.)
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