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$1,600 / Month

491 Mercer St

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Jersey City, NJ 07306

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  • Bedrooms

    1

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

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  • Available

    Available Jul 8

Highlights

  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop
  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • Living Room
491 Mercer St
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About This Home

Available Jul 8

Well-maintained 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in the desirable Journal Square section of Jersey City. This inviting home features a spacious living area, an eat-in kitchen with a refrigerator, gas range/oven, and ample cabinet space, tile flooring in the kitchen for easy maintenance, and hardwood floors throughout the main living areas. Conveniently located approximately 8 blocks from the Journal Square PATH Station and just a short drive to the Holland Tunnel, offering easy access for commuters. Situated in a quiet residential neighborhood close to public transportation, restaurants, shopping, and everyday conveniences. A great opportunity to own in one of Jersey City's most sought-after locations. MLS ID 260013060

491 Mercer St is a house located in Hudson County and the 07306 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Jersey City Public School District attendance zone.

* 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 Main Level Bedroom 1 Full Bathroom

Home Design

Rowhouse Architecture Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

Living Room

Kitchen

Gas Oven or Range

Listing and Financial Details

Legal Lot and Block 2 / 13502

Location

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

Utilities

Radiator Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

Pet Policy

Pets Allowed

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 ERIN DOWNS | COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC
  • Phone Number
  • Contact
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    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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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
Neighborhood

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.

Learn more about living in McGinley Square 
Amenities
  • Oven
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Saint Peter's College
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Hudson Co. Comm. College
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
New Jersey City University
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
Stevens Inst. of Technology
Drive: 11 min 3.9 mi
491 Mercer St is within 8 minutes or 0.4 mile from Saint Peter's College. It is also near Hudson Co. Comm. College and New Jersey City University.
Schools
Martin Luther King, Jr No. 11 Elementary School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
752 Students
Attendance Zone
Grades 9-12
1,786 Students
Attendance Zone
Primary Prep Elementary School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
332 Students
Nearby
Grades 9-12
512 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Jersey City include Martin Luther King Drive, located 1.4 miles from 491 Mercer St. 491 Mercer St is near Newark Liberty International, located 9.0 miles or 13 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 14.1 miles or 31 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Martin Luther King Drive
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Garfield Avenue
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Jersey Avenue
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Liberty State Park
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
Marin Boulevard
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Journal Square
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Grove Street
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Exchange Place
Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
Pavonia/Newport
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Hoboken
Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Newark Liberty International
 Drive: 13 min 9.0 mi
LaGuardia
 Drive: 31 min 14.1 mi
Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100 / 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80 / 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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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
Active
Soundscore™
68 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Busy

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 491 Mercer St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
2819-2827 John F. Kennedy Blvd
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Old Colony Square Center
Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
741-743 Communipaw Ave
Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
491 Mercer St has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 2-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: 5 min 1.9 mi
Liberty Landing Marina
 Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
Ellis Island National Monument
 Drive: 11 min 3.3 mi
Statue of Liberty
 Drive: 11 min 3.3 mi
Hudson River Park
 Drive: 14 min 4.9 mi
491 Mercer St has 5 parks within 4.9 miles, including Liberty Science Center, Liberty Landing Marina, and Ellis Island National Monument.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Jersey City Medical Center
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
CarePoint Health at Christ Hospital
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Hoboken University Medical Center
Drive: 8 min 3.0 mi
491 Mercer St has 3 hospitals within 3.0 miles, the nearest is Jersey City Medical Center which is 1.3 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Governors Island Support Center
Drive: 15 min 6.3 mi
Military Ocean Terminal
Drive: 11 min 6.4 mi
Naval Station NY Stapleton Site
Drive: 30 min 13.9 mi
491 Mercer St has 3 military bases within 13.9 miles, the nearest is Governors Island Support Center which is 6.3 miles away and a 15 minute drive.

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