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The cheapest apartments for rent in the Waterfront, Jersey City

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Published on May 08, 2020
The cheapest apartments for rent in the Waterfront, Jersey City389 Washington St. | Photo: Zumper

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in the Waterfront are hovering around $2,850, compared to a $1,502 one-bedroom median for Jersey City as a whole.

So how does the low-end pricing on a The Waterfront rental look these days — and what might you get for the price?

We took a look at local listings from Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in the neighborhood, which, according to Walk Score ratings, is a "walker's paradise," is fairly bikeable and has excellent transit.

Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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188 S. St. Fourth

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,194/month, this 550-square-foot studio apartment, located at 188 S. St. Fourth, is 45.7% less than the $2,200/month median rent for a studio in the Waterfront.

In the unit, expect to find stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and hardwood flooring. Good news for animal lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

(See the complete listing here.)

45 River Drive South

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 45 River Drive South, which, at 850 square feet, is going for $2,400/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect a gym and a door person. You can also expect hardwood flooring and a dishwasher in the furnished apartment. 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 full listing here.)

65 Bay St.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Check out this 552-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 65 Bay St., listed at $2,454/month.

The building offers garage parking. In the unit, you're promised hardwood flooring, in-unit laundry and a dishwasher. The rental is dog-friendly.

(Here's the listing.)

389 Washington St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo, situated at 389 Washington St., is listed for $2,600/month for its 600 square feet.

You'll find a balcony, air conditioning and a dishwasher in the furnished condo. Pets are not welcome. The building offers a gym. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the listing here.)

20 Second St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Over at 20 Second St., there's this 750-square-foot one-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom apartment, going for $2,750/month.

The unit includes hardwood flooring, a dishwasher and a walk-in closet. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The building features garage parking. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

(View the listing here.)


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