With waterfront parks, iconic views, diverse communities, and easy access to New York City, Jersey City’s popularity is no surprise. Fueled by a development boom happening across Hudson County, Jersey City’s population increased by more than 20 percent between 2010 and 2024. Not only is there a plethora of new housing options, but the city is also a transit-rich area with PATH, NJ Transit, bus, and ferry options that reach Manhattan in minutes. If you’re looking for a Jersey City apartment and an easy commute to NYC, here are some of the best rentals in the area to consider.
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After breaking ground in Journal Square in 2014, the three-building rental development Journal Squared was completed last year. Developed by KRE Group and National Real Estate Advisors, the $900 million project includes three luxury high-rise towers, reaching 53, 60, and 68 stories, with a total of 1,840 rental apartments. In terms of quick commutes to Manhattan, it’s hard to beat Journal Squared, which sits directly above the Journal Square Transportation Center, home to a PATH station and private and NJ Transit bus lines. A covered walkway leads residents directly to and from the station.
Designed by HWKN Architects and Handel Architects, Journal Squared has a collection of bright and open studios to three-bedroom homes, all with white oak flooring, Bosch washers and dryers, and sweeping views.
The development offers an impressive amenity suite measuring over 100,000 square feet across the three towers. There’s something for every resident, from rooftop pools with panoramic skyline views to fully-equipped gyms with a boxing ring and rock-climbing wall. Other perks include a “sky lounge” found atop each tower with amazing views, co-working areas, game rooms, and much more.
Current availabilities start at $2,644/month for a studio. The development is offering one month free on select units. See available apartments at Journal Squared here.
By the waterfront in Paulus Hook, The Gotham is a 22-story building with 220 apartments. The building is about two blocks from both the Grove Street and Exchange Place PATH train stations and about a 10-minute walk from the NY Waterway ferry, making Manhattan only minutes away. In addition to its proximity to public transit, The Gotham stands out for its Art Deco-inspired facade, spacious units, and easy access to the many restaurants and shops that line Grove Street.
The Gotham offers studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, with private balconies for select units.
Amenities include a roof deck with barbecue grills, fire pits, and bocce ball, a fitness center, a children’s playroom, a 24-hour concierge, and a parking garage on-site.
The building is currently offering $2,500 look and lease for December move-ins and up to one month free for January move-ins. Availabilities at the Gotham currently start at $3,450 for a one-bedroom. See the full list of available units here.
Ideal for New York City commuters, the Columbus Collection sits adjacent to the Grove Street PATH station, giving residents access to the train without even crossing the street. The Downtown Jersey City development comprises three interconnected rental towers: the 36-story 50 Columbus, 50-story 70 Columbus, and 51-story 90 Columbus.
There are over 1,470 residences across the three towers, offering a mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. Apartments are full of natural light, with many boasting views of Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, and the New York Harbor.
Amenities at the Columbus Collection include a two-story recreation center with a rooftop pool, basketball court, grills, and lounging areas, a 30,000-square-foot Base gym, a media room, a children’s playroom, a 24-hour concierge, and more. The convenient development is near the best of Jersey City’s dining and entertainment scene, as well as the Newark Avenue pedestrian plaza.
Current concessions being offered on select apartments include a $2,500 look and lease for December move-ins, up to one month free for January move-ins, and up to six months free storage. Learn more about the Columbus Collection and see all available apartments here.
A city within a city, the master-planned neighborhood of Newport sits on 600 acres of waterfront in Jersey City. The neighborhood, which is six times the size of Battery Park City, has been built by LeFrak over the last four decades, transforming an abandoned swath of land into a mixed-use community of more than 10,000 residents living in nearly two dozen residential buildings.
Marketed as “Manhattan’s best-kept secret,” Newport offers luxury living, scenic views, shopping, and a seven-minute commute to New York City via the PATH train. Plus, the light rail can be found at Newport Centre mall, allowing for easy access to other NJ neighborhoods along the waterfront, and with multiple stops nearby, the ferry makes for a quick and pleasant trip into New York.
Bisby is a new luxury rental in Newport that opened last year. Designed by Minno & Wasko with interiors and amenities by Woods Bagot, the 34-story building at 30 Park Lane North contains 365 units, ranging from studios to four-bedroom penthouses. Apartments feature open layouts, in-unit washer/dryers, oversized windows, and private balconies with Manhattan views in select units.
The development offers a comprehensive collection of amenities, particularly a massive, 33,000-square-foot landscaped rooftop garden with a pickleball court, dog run, sun deck, and outdoor kitchen with grills and dining areas. Additional perks include a two-story co-working space, content creator studios, a fitness center with outdoor workout space, a game room, a playroom, and a parking garage.
Rentals at Bisby currently start at $4,138/month for a one-bedroom. See all availabilities here.
The Journal
36 Journal Square Plaza
Jersey City’s long-awaited mega-development in Journal Square began leasing this fall. Developed by Kushner and designed by Woods Bagot, The Journal is a $1 billion mixed-use development with two 710-foot-tall towers and about 1,700 apartments. After breaking ground in 2022, the first phase of 966 rentals launched leasing this summer. The property sits steps away from the Journal Square PATH station, with direct access to Midtown, Lower Manhattan, Newark, and Hoboken.
Residences feature soaring 9-foot ceilings, wide-plank flooring, smart-home technology, stainless steel appliances, spa-like bathrooms, and oversized windows that offer expansive views and lots of sunlight.
Residents of The Journal will have access to “The Journal Club,” 45,000 square feet of high-end amenities. There’s an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a cold plunge pool, a whirlpool spa, a bowling alley, a golf simulator, co-working spaces, multiple lounges, and a kids’ club. More perks include a fitness center, a yoga room, a full-sized indoor basketball court, a rock climbing wall, a squash court, and two landscaped rooftop terraces.
At the base of the development, there’s a public plaza with green space and seating and retail spaces, anchored by a new Target.
Rentals at The Journal currently start at $2,934/month, with up to two months free on a 20-month lease. See all availabilities at the building here.
Haus25
25 Christopher Columbus Drive
Standing among the tallest buildings in Jersey City, Haus25 was completed in 2022. Located at 25 Christopher Columbus Drive, the 57-story luxury rental tower rises 600 feet and offers 750 sustainability-focused apartments, a range of resort-style amenities, and a public school at its base. The rental sits conveniently between the Grove Street and Exchange Place PATH train stations. Ferry and light rail services are also close by, and there’s a bus stop in front of the building.
Developed by Veris Residential, the building was designed by Elkus Manfredi Architects, with interiors by Fogarty Finger and outdoor landscapes by Melillo Bauer Carman.
Haus25 offers a mix of studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, each featuring modern kitchens with quartz countertops, full-height backsplashes, and Energy Star stainless steel appliances. Bathrooms include Moen, Kohler, and Sterling fixtures. For added convenience, every unit comes with an in-unit washer and dryer, smart thermostats, and a video intercom system.
Haus25 offers more than 37,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities. Residents can enjoy a 60-foot by 35-foot pool with spa features, a fitness area, firepits, grilling stations, cabanas, foosball and billiards, and an amphitheater. Inside, the building has a co-working space with conference rooms, a fitness center, spin and yoga studios, a sky terrace for private dining and skyline views, and a “makerspace” for creative projects. Additional amenities include a shared chef’s kitchen, a bowling alley, a karaoke lounge, a game room, a golf simulator, a children’s playroom, a pet spa, and a dog run.
Apartments at Haus25 currently start at $3,125/month for studios. Learn more about availability here.
Opened in 2019, The Lively at 321 Warren Street also sits in the Powerhouse Arts District. As a nod to its historic neighborhood, the 18-story luxury rental also includes a large-scale theater and spaces dedicated to the arts. There are 180 modern apartments, ranging from studios to three-bedrooms. The commute to Manhattan is quick, with the Grove Street PATH station around the corner.
Apartments feature modern kitchens with stainless steel appliances, high ceilings, and oversized windows. Residents have access to community amenities like a residents’ lounge, a speakeasy-themed recreation room, an outdoor terrace, a pool, a fitness center, a children’s playroom, and more.
Available units at The Lively start at $3,420 for a studio. Get more details on the building and see the floor plans here.
Sable
200 Greene Street
Sable, Jersey City’s distinctive Jenga-like 69-story residential tower, opened to the public in 2017. Situated prominently on the waterfront, Sable (formerly Urby) puts residents just steps from the Exchange Place PATH station and the light rail at Harborside.
Apartments feature sustainable bamboo flooring, in-unit washers and dryers, individual climate control systems, built-in cabinets and closet drawers, pocket doors, custom blinds, and oversized windows with integrated bookcases.
Tebas black quartz countertops are featured throughout the kitchens and bathrooms, complemented by stainless steel appliances, integrated Blomberg stoves and cooktops, and concealed dishwashers in the kitchens. Bathrooms showcase marble hex-tile floors, black subway-tile wall accents, and oversized glass walk-in showers.
Indoor amenities include a fitness center with Peloton bikes, a yoga studio, a lobby lounge, a resident lounge, and a reservable kitchen. Outdoors, residents can enjoy a heated rooftop pool with lounge space, a pocket park with a fireplace, seating, grilling stations, dining areas, and a dog park.
Current availability at Sable starts at $3,170/month for studios. Learn more about availabilities here.
In a prime waterfront location, Liberty Towers comprises two 36-story towers with over 640 apartments. Designed by Jordan Gruzen, the development was built two decades ago, but has undergone renovations to modernize the apartments, many of which have great views of the Statue of Liberty, Liberty State Park, and New York Harbor. Liberty Towers is next to the light rail at Essex Street, across from the ferry at Paulus Hook, and about five minutes from the PATH at Exchange Place.
The newly renovated units feature spa-inspired bathrooms, quartz countertops, dual-tone cabinetry, Energy Star stainless steel appliances, ELFA closet systems, and in-unit laundry.
Also upgraded, amenities at Liberty Towers include a rooftop pool, co-working spaces, a fitness center with studios for yoga, spin, and boxing, a golf simulator room, a game room, a lounge with a fireplace, and a hydroponic farm with fresh produce for residents.
Rentals at Liberty Towers start at $3,410/month for studios. See all availabilities at the building here.
Located in the Powerhouse Arts District, The One is a 35-story luxury rental that opened about a decade ago. The residential building, among the first to rise as part of the district’s redevelopment, has 439 studio, one-, and two-bedroom units. The building is a less than 10-minute walk from the Grove Street PATH train.
Apartments boast open layouts, stainless steel appliances, and views of the Hudson River. Amenities include a fitness center with a yoga studio and dedicated weight room, a children’s playroom, a theater room, two gaming rooms, and a community lounge. There’s also a landscaped roof deck with an outdoor pool, cabanas, grills, fire pits, and covered parking.
Rents at The One start at $3,145/month for a studio. Take a look at the floor plans here.
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