Powerhouse Arts District

Jersey City, NJ

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Powerhouse Arts District - Jersey City, NJ

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A historic district that’s a modern-day haven for artists

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Everything you need to know about this neighborhood is in its name. The Powerhouse Arts District is a historic warehouse district that is home to a vibrant arts scene. Along with towering office buildings, the Powerhouse Arts District is home to several art galleries, studios, paint stores, laid-back eateries, and a brewery. This colorful cultural hub is named after the Hudson and Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse, an unused generating station. The Powerhouse Arts District is one of the city’s smallest neighborhoods but has plenty to offer. This historic district brings an industrial-chic feel when it comes to rentals. While searching for your next home, you’ll find upscale high-rise apartments, edgy lofts, and cozy brownstones available for rent. Living in the Powerhouse Arts District also places you within walking distance of Downtown Jersey City’s best restaurants and nightlife spots. Perfect for artists, professionals, and urbanites, uncover your new home in the colorful Powerhouse Arts District.

Transportation

99

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

84

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

71

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Liberty Landing Marina
  • Liberty Science Center
  • Ellis Island National Monument
  • Battery Park
  • Castle Clinton National Monument

Airports

  • Newark Liberty International
  • Laguardia

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.