New York/ Real Estate & Development
Published on June 23, 2020
Apartments for rent in Jersey City: What will $1,600 get you?225 Academy St. | Photo: Zumper

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Jersey City?

We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to scoring affordable apartments in Jersey City if you're on a budget of up to $1,600/month.

Take a look at the listings, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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225 Academy St. (Journal Square)

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Listed at $1,509/month, this 650-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 225 Academy St.

In the unit, you can anticipate hardwood flooring, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Good news for pet lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that this location is extremely walkable, is fairly bikeable and has excellent transit.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

9 Garrison Ave. (Journal Square)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at 9 Garrison Ave. It's listed for $1,520/month.

Amenities offered in the building include an elevator. In the unit, expect to find a dishwasher. Pet owners, take heed: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is a "walker's paradise," is fairly bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1019 W. Side Ave. (Journal Square)

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a 300-square-foot short stay studio apartment at 1019 W. Side Ave. that's going for $1,525/month.

The unit offers high ceilings, air conditioning and central heating. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome.

Walk Score indicates that this location is a "walker's paradise," is relatively bikeable and has excellent transit.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

56 Rose Ave. (Greenville)

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Photo: Zumper

Located at 56 Rose Ave., here's a three-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $1,545/month.

You can expect to find stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and hardwood flooring in the apartment. Animals are not allowed.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is very walkable, is quite bikeable and has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

420 Rose Ave. (Bergen-Lafayette)

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Photo: Zumper

Finally, there's this two-and-a-half bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at 420 Rose Ave. It's listed for $1,548/month.

Expect to see high ceilings and hardwood flooring in the apartment. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is very walkable, is very bikeable and has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

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