The Beacon Jersey City
20 Beacon Way,
Jersey City, NJ 07304
$2,045 - $4,395 | Studio - 2 Beds
Signs reading "The Heart of Jersey City: McGinley Square" line the streets of this bustling neighborhood. The up-and-coming area of Jersey City houses small businesses, diverse eateries, and large franchises alike. The streets buzz with commuters on their way to work, students heading to class, and locals running daily errands.
Saint Peter's College allots for much of historic McGinley Square. An active redevelopment plan and local organizations aim to make the neighborhood a highly desirable place to live by upgrading older buildings and bringing in new businesses, condos, and entertainment centers.
Locals can enjoy proximity to New York City and Downtown Jersey City while enjoying a more affordable cost of living. Unique shops, diverse cuisine, and a host of dynamic recreational parks await you in this thriving community.
As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in McGinley Square is $1,882 for a studio, $2,020 for one bedroom, $2,599 for two bedrooms, and $3,074 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in McGinley Square has increased by 5.2% in the past year.
Studio
428 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,882/month
Average Rent
1 BR
603 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,020/month
Average Rent
2 BR
776 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,599/month
Average Rent
3 BR
937 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$3,074/month
Average Rent
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Niche User
9 years and 4 months ago•Niche Review
The food and drink here are not the best. It is average and not something to be surprised about.
Niche User
9 years and 5 months ago•Niche Review
Jersey City has its bad and good areas. Personally, I live in the mid-point of it all, so I could analyze the difference in each section. The upper part of the city is very dirty and poor, there's garbage all over the streets and it stinks very bad. In general, I wouldn't recommend this city to live in, yes it has its views and positive sides but to visit only.
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