New York/ Real Estate & Development
Published on June 10, 2020
Budget apartments for rent in the Waterfront, Jersey City 65 Bay St. | Photo: Apartment Guide

It can be challenging to find a bargain when seeking a new spot to live. So what does an affordable price on a rental in the Waterfront look like these days — and what might you get for the price?

According to Walk Score, the neighborhood is quite walkable, is bikeable and is a haven for transit riders. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $2,850, compared to a $1,504 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 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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1 Greene St.

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Photo: Zumper

This studio condo, situated at 1 Greene St., is listed for $1,950/month for its 640 square feet.

In the unit, you'll find air conditioning and hardwood flooring. Amenities offered in the building include a swimming pool, garage parking and a gym. Pets are not allowed. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the complete listing here.)

116 Morris St.

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 116 Morris St., which, at 700 square feet, is going for $2,350/month.

The building offers outdoor space. The listing also promises air conditioning in the unit. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the full listing here.)

45 River Drive South

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Photo: Zumper

Then there's this 850-square-foot apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 45 River Drive South, listed at $2,400/month.

The apartment comes furnished and has hardwood flooring. Pets are not permitted. The building features a gym and a door person. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the listing here.)

65 Bay St.

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Check out this 546-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 65 Bay St., listed at $2,490/month.

The building features a swimming pool and a gym. The apartment also has a walk-in closet, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. This rental is dog-friendly.

(Here's the listing.)

389 Washington St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

And here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 389 Washington St., which, with 600 square feet, is going for $2,600/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect a gym and garage parking. In the unit, which comes furnished, expect a dishwasher, a balcony and hardwood flooring. Pets are not welcome. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(Check out the listing here.)


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