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36 Journal Sq,
Jersey City, NJ 07306
$3,260 - $7,100
Studio - 3 Beds
251 Beacon Ave
251 Beacon Ave,
Jersey City,
NJ
07306
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- Hardwood Floors
About 251 Beacon Ave Jersey City, NJ 07306
CALL JOHN STEVENSON, CERTIFIED LEASING CONSULTANT OR EMAIL, TEXT FOR A FREE VIDEO WALK AROUND OF THIS APARTMENT OR TO SCHEDULE AN IMMEDIATE SHOWING. Featuring designer kitchen, living room and 2 bedrooms. Hardwood flooring in living room, hallway and bedroom. Tile flooring in bathroom and kitchen. Granite Countertop. Kitchen features stainless steel built in microwave oven, gas stove, full size refrigerator. Full size tub in bathroom New medicine cabinet & sink. Freshly painted. 2 closets in master bedroom. Laundry facilities on premises. Jersey City "The Heights." Excellent location for quick access to PATH, NYC or local shopping. (Photos are of similar apartment)
251 Beacon Ave is an apartment community located in Hudson County and the 07306 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Jersey City Public School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Walking/Biking Trails
Apartment Features
Hardwood Floors
Granite Countertops
Microwave
Refrigerator
- Heating
- Intercom
- Granite Countertops
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Tile Floors
251 Beacon Ave,
Jersey City,
NJ
07306
Overlooking the New Jersey Palisades on the north end of Jersey City, the neighborhood known as the Heights offers breathtaking views of the New York City skyline. Mainly known as a residential area, this thriving historic community is home to a diverse population. Like much of Jersey City, there’s an eclectic mix of rentals available. Towering condos with incredible amenities meet traditional brownstones and understated apartment communities.
Residents enjoy a multitude of convenient shopping, dining, and entertainment options within a few blocks of anywhere in the neighborhood. Savor the unique fare of Central Avenue's 250 storefronts and restaurants. Explore the art of the Heights, from the public art found throughout the city to the galleries to the cultural fairs.
Just south of the Heights, Jersey City’s popular Journal Square district offers an even wider array of specialty eats, from regional Indian bistros to Filipino bakeries.
Learn more about living in The Heights
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| The Heights | Jersey City, NJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,471 | $2,723 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,598 | $3,212 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,949 | $4,307 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,147 | $5,117 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 3.5 mi |
251 Beacon Ave is within 12 minutes or 0.7 mile from Hudson Co. Comm. College. It is also near Saint Peter's College and Stevens Inst. of Technology.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
598 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
854 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
194 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,024 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
181 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
512 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Jersey City include Pavonia Newport, located 1.9 miles from 251 Beacon Ave. 251 Beacon Ave is near Newark Liberty International, located 8.2 miles or 13 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 13.8 miles or 30 minutes away.
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.6 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.4 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 13 min | 8.2 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 30 min | 13.8 mi |
Walkability Near 251 Beacon Ave Jersey City, NJ 07306
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 251 Beacon Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
251 Beacon Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.9 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Liberty Science Center
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.0 mi |
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Liberty Landing Marina
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.1 mi |
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Laurel Hill Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.1 mi |
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Hudson River Park
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Drive: | 13 min | 4.6 mi |
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The High Line
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Drive: | 14 min | 5.5 mi |
251 Beacon Ave has 5 parks within 5.5 miles, including Liberty Landing Marina, Liberty Science Center, and Laurel Hill Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.7 mi |
251 Beacon Ave has 3 hospitals within 2.7 miles, the nearest is CarePoint Health at Christ Hospital which is 0.7 mile away and a 13 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 14 min | 5.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.5 mi |
251 Beacon Ave is 5.9 miles from Governors Island Support Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Military Ocean Terminal.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
251 Beacon Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306