New York/ Real Estate & Development
Published on June 25, 2020
Apartments for rent in Jersey City: What will $2,000 get you?280 Fairmount Ave. | 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 hunting down apartment rentals in Jersey City if you've got a budget of up to $2,000/month.

Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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22 Gifford Ave. (McGinley Square)

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,924/month, this three-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 22 Gifford Ave.

The apartment comes with stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, hardwood flooring, granite countertops and in-unit laundry. Pets are not permitted.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location has excellent walkability, is convenient for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

280 Fairmount Ave. (McGinley Square)

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Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment situated at 280 Fairmount Ave. It's listed for $1,925/month.

The building has a resident lounge, additional storage space, an elevator, a roof deck and a door person. You can also expect stainless steel appliances in the apartment. Animals are not permitted. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score, this location is extremely walkable, is very bikeable and has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

186 Wayne St.

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Photo: Zumper

Located at 186 Wayne St., here's a 562-square-foot studio apartment that's listed for $1,950/month.

The apartment has hardwood flooring, high ceilings and air conditioning. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate outdoor space, a gym and a resident lounge. Pets are not allowed. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is quite bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

16 Bennett St. (West Side)

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Photo: Zumper

Also listed at $1,950/month, this 712-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 16 Bennett St.

The building has a gym and a roof deck. In the unit, you can anticipate hardwood flooring, a walk-in closet and stainless steel appliances. Cats and dogs are not allowed. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is very walkable, is convenient for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

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