New York/ Real Estate & Development
Published on June 12, 2020
The most affordable apartments for rent in the Heights, Jersey City 500 Baldwin Ave. | Photo: Zumper

Housing costs got you down? Though apartment hunting can be frustrating, there are deals to be had. So what does a cheap price on a rental in the Heights look like these days — and what might you get for the price?

Walk Score indicates that the neighborhood is extremely walkable, is very bikeable and has good transit options. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $1,471, compared to a $1,505 one-bedroom median for Jersey City as a whole.

A look at local listings in the Heights via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide yields a look at what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in this Jersey City neighborhood.

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

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500 Baldwin Ave.

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This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 500 Baldwin Ave., is listed for $1,290/month for its 650 square feet.

The unit features a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and central heating. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

(See the complete listing here.)

184 Zabriskie St.

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 184 Zabriskie St., which is going for $1,300/month.

The apartment comes with hardwood flooring, large windows and a dishwasher. Good news for animal lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

(See the full listing here.)

169 Manhattan Ave.

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Photo: Zumper

Then there's this 650-square-foot apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 169 Manhattan Ave., listed at $1,390/month.

In the unit, expect to find granite countertops, central heating and hardwood flooring. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The building boasts on-site laundry. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

(See the listing here.)

384 Baldwin Ave.

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Photo: Zumper

Check out this 650-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 384 Baldwin Ave., listed at $1,394/month.

In the unit, you're promised a dishwasher, granite countertops, central heating and hardwood flooring. Good news for pet lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

(Here's the listing.)

112 Lincoln St.

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Photo: Zumper

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 112 Lincoln St., is listed for $1,400/month.

The unit has air conditioning. Cats and dogs are not welcome. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the listing here.)


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