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Budget apartments for rent in the Waterfront, Jersey City

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Published on March 13, 2020
Budget apartments for rent in the Waterfront, Jersey City110 First St. | Photo: Apartment Guide

It can be challenging to find a bargain when on the hunt for a new apartment. So what does the budget rent on a rental in the Waterfront look like these days — and what might you get for your money?

Per Walk Score ratings, the neighborhood is somewhat walkable, is fairly bikeable and is a haven for transit riders. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $2,950, compared to a $1,511 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 price-conscious 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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112 Sussex St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 112 Sussex St., is listed for $2,450/month.

The building offers outdoor space and on-site laundry. The apartment has hardwood flooring. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

(See the complete listing here.)

65 Bay St.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 65 Bay St., which, at 552 square feet, is going for $2,504/month.

Amenities offered in the building include a gym and garage parking. The apartment comes furnished and has a dishwasher and in-unit laundry. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

(See the full listing here.)

65 Second St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Check out this 760-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 65 Second St., listed at $2,800/month.

The building features garage parking. The unit also has hardwood flooring, in-unit laundry and a dishwasher. 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.)

110 First St.

Photo: Apartment Guide

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 110 First St., is listed for $2,845/month for its 607 square feet.

In the unit, expect in-unit laundry, a dishwasher and a walk-in closet. The rental is cat-friendly. The building includes a gym.

(See the listing here.)


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