New Jersey Hudson County Jersey City Journal Square

$2,200 / Month

253 Academy St Unit 503

Jersey City, NJ 07306

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Bedrooms

Studio
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

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Highlights

Doorman
Fitness Center
Rooftop Deck
Views of New York
Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop
Wood Flooring

253 Academy St Unit 503

About This Home

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Welcome to The Moxie @ Journal Square! NO AMENITY FEE Experience modern luxury steps from the JSQ PATH Stationâ€”minutes to NYC! This elegant studio features condo-grade finishes, a deep sink, dishwasher, gas stove, built-in microwave, and refrigerator. Amenities include Virtual Doorman (ButterflyMX), gym, billiards lounge, rooftop deck with skyline views, outdoor patio with BBQs, laundry, package & storage rooms. Parking nearby. Security deposit options via Obligo Insurance.

253 Academy St is an apartment community located in Hudson County and the 07306 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom

Finished Basement

Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Home Security

Intercom

Interior Spaces

Wood Flooring Multi-Level Property

Kitchen

Electric Oven or Range Microwave Dishwasher

Laundry

Laundry Room

Listing and Financial Details

Exclusions: Owners personal property

Location

Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop

Utilities

Heating Available Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening

Views

Views of New York

Community Details

Amenities

Doorman Rooftop Deck Elevator Laundry Facilities Recreation Room

Pet Policy

Pets Allowed

Recreation

Fitness Center Community Playground

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Dogs
- Allowed
Cats
- Allowed

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Contact

Listed by KASEY ROSALES-GARCES | HAUSS & DWELL REAL ESTATE LLC
Contact
Source

Hudson County Multiple Listing Service

Copyright © 2026 Hudson County Multiple Listing Service. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness

Neighborhood

Located about two miles from Historic Downtown Jersey City and ten miles from Manhattan, Journal Square is a centrally-located commercial and residential neighborhood that keeps on growing. Access to major highways and the PATH train as well as lower rent prices continue to attract residents from Manhattan and Brooklyn. Apartments in Journal Square are found in great pre-war buildings, walk-ups, and private houses.

If you choose to rent in Journal Square, you will have the chance to catch a performance at the Landmark Loew’s Jersey Theatre, take Fido to run around at Hamilton Park, peruse the shops at Newport Centre, and visit Liberty State Park to savor waterfront views of Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island.

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Amenities

Intercom
Oven

Hardwood Floors
Doorman

Elevator
Storage Space

Fitness Center
Playground

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Hudson Co. Comm. College	Walk:	6 min	0.3 mi
Saint Peter's College	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
New Jersey City University	Drive:	5 min	2.3 mi
Stevens Inst. of Technology	Drive:	11 min	3.8 mi

253 Academy St Unit 503 is within 6 minutes or 0.3 mile from Hudson Co. Comm. College. It is also near Saint Peter's College and New Jersey City University.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Jersey City include Martin Luther King Drive, located 1.7 miles from 253 Academy St Unit 503. 253 Academy St Unit 503 is near Newark Liberty International, located 9.3 miles or 13 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 14.0 miles or 31 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Martin Luther King Drive	Drive:	4 min	1.7 mi
Garfield Avenue	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Jersey Avenue	Drive:	5 min	1.8 mi
Liberty State Park	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
2Nd Street	Drive:	6 min	2.4 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Journal Square	Walk:	6 min	0.4 mi
Grove Street	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Exchange Place	Drive:	6 min	2.4 mi
Pavonia/Newport	Drive:	6 min	2.5 mi
Hoboken	Drive:	7 min	2.7 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Newark Liberty International	Drive:	13 min	9.3 mi
LaGuardia	Drive:	31 min	14.0 mi

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

90 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

40 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

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68 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Busy

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 253 Academy St Unit 503.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Old Colony Square Center	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
MLK DRIVE PLAZA	Drive:	4 min	1.7 mi
Newport Centre	Drive:	5 min	2.0 mi

253 Academy St Unit 503 has 3 shopping centers within 2.0 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Liberty Science Center	Drive:	6 min	2.2 mi
Liberty Landing Marina	Drive:	7 min	2.6 mi
Ellis Island National Monument	Drive:	11 min	3.5 mi
Laurel Hill Park	Drive:	10 min	3.8 mi
Hudson River Park	Drive:	14 min	4.8 mi

253 Academy St Unit 503 has 5 parks within 4.8 miles, including Liberty Science Center, Liberty Landing Marina, and Ellis Island National Monument.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
CarePoint Health at Christ Hospital	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Jersey City Medical Center	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi
Hoboken University Medical Center	Drive:	8 min	2.9 mi

253 Academy St Unit 503 has 3 hospitals within 2.9 miles, the nearest is CarePoint Health at Christ Hospital which is 1.3 miles away and a 3 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Governors Island Support Center	Drive:	15 min	6.2 mi
Military Ocean Terminal	Drive:	11 min	6.7 mi

253 Academy St Unit 503 is 6.2 miles from Governors Island Support Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Military Ocean Terminal.