New Jersey City University

Jersey City, NJ

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Chartered in 1927 as a teachers’ training school, New Jersey City University is now among the most comprehensive universities in the state offering a range of undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs. NJCU is dedicated to helping motivated learners build the skills necessary for lifelong success by cultivating an understanding of community diversity, tapping into the assets of the surrounding urban area, and fostering collaboration to identify and solve urban challenges.

A wide variety of apartments are available for rent near the NJCU campus. Areas most convenient to campus include Bergen-Lafayette, Hackensack Riverfront, Greenville, and West Side. Proximity to I-78 and Route 440 as well as public transportation makes commuting to NJCU simple.

NJCU is a vibrant place to live and learn with an array of student organizations, athletic programs, support services, study abroad opportunities, cooperative education internships, and a robust Greek system. Jersey City offers plenty of options for shopping, dining, and recreation in addition to Liberty State Park access. All the world-class amenities of New York City are just a short train ride away.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Jersey City, NJ is $2,567 for a studio, $3,094 for one bedroom, $4,010 for two bedrooms, and $4,834 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jersey City has increased by 2.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 463 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,567/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 706 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,094/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 989 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,010/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,296 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,834/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

89

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

72

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

66

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Cornelia F. Bradford No. 16 Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

962 Students

9
out of 10

Dr. Michael Conti School

Public

Grades PK-8

672 Students

8
out of 10

Jotham W. Wakeman No. 6 Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

598 Students

7
out of 10

Christa McAuliffe School

Public

Grades PK-8

918 Students

6
out of 10

Alfred E. Zampella No. 27 Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

802 Students

6
out of 10

Infinity Institute

Public

Grades 6-12

326 Students

10
out of 10

Dr. Michael Conti School

Public

Grades PK-8

672 Students

8
out of 10

Academy I

Public

Grades 6-8

403 Students

8
out of 10

Christa McAuliffe School

Public

Grades PK-8

918 Students

6
out of 10

Alfred E. Zampella No. 27 Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

802 Students

6
out of 10

Dr. Ronald Mc Nair Academy High School

Public

Grades 9-12

701 Students

10
out of 10

Infinity Institute

Public

Grades 6-12

326 Students

10
out of 10

Liberty High School

Public

Grades 9-12

194 Students

7
out of 10

Innovation High School

Public

Grades 9-12

272 Students

4
out of 10

William L Dickinson High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,024 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Liberty Science Center
  • Stephen Gregg Park
  • Liberty Landing Marina
  • Ellis Island National Monument
  • Statue of Liberty

Airports

  • Newark Liberty International
  • Laguardia

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