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36 Journal Sq,
Jersey City, NJ 07306
$3,225 - $7,100
Studio - 3 Beds
5 Van Houten Ave
5 Van Houten Ave,
Jersey City,
NJ
07305
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About 5 Van Houten Ave Jersey City, NJ 07305
Discover your new home at 5 Van Houten Ave. This community is located in the Hackensack River Waterfront area of Jersey City. The leasing staff is ready to show off our wonderful community. Start living the good life at 5 Van Houten Ave. Contact us or stop in to discuss your new apartment.
5 Van Houten Ave is an apartment community located in Hudson County and the 07305 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Jersey City Public School District attendance zone.
5 Van Houten Ave,
Jersey City,
NJ
07305
Located on the west side of Jersey City, the Hackensack River Waterfront offers residents a suburban home environment with plenty of beautiful outdoor spaces to explore. The community boasts a broad range of apartments, condos, and townhomes available for rent in a scenic locale.
Although the community is largely residential, the Hackensack River Waterfront also provides excellent shopping and dining options at Hudson Mall, along with easy access to a vibrant stretch of diverse eateries, boutiques, and bars on West Side Avenue. The expansive Lincoln Park borders the community to the north, offering multi-use trails, athletic facilities, wildlife habitats, artistic statues, and a dog park close to home. Liberty State Park is also just a short drive away.
The community’s close proximity to New Jersey City University and Saint Peter’s University makes it a top choice for many students, faculty, and staff.
Learn more about living in Hackensack River Waterfront
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Hackensack River Waterfront | Jersey City, NJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,051 | $2,723 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,363 | $3,212 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,295 | $4,307 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,100 | $5,117 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 8.2 mi |
5 Van Houten Ave is within 8 minutes or 0.4 mile from New Jersey City University. It is also near Saint Peter's College and Hudson Co. Comm. College.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
805 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
849 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
2 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Jersey City include West Side Avenue, located 0.8 mile from 5 Van Houten Ave. 5 Van Houten Ave is near Newark Liberty International, located 7.2 miles or 12 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 17.0 miles or 35 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.9 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.5 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.7 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 12 min | 7.2 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 35 min | 17.0 mi |
Walkability Near 5 Van Houten Ave Jersey City, NJ 07305
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
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 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
Busy
Soundscore™
67
/ 100
Traffic
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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 5 Van Houten Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
5 Van Houten Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 16-minute walk. 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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Stephen Gregg Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
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Liberty Science Center
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
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Liberty Landing Marina
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.3 mi |
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Ellis Island National Monument
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Drive: | 12 min | 3.7 mi |
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Statue of Liberty
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Drive: | 12 min | 3.7 mi |
5 Van Houten Ave has 5 parks within 3.7 miles, including Stephen Gregg Park, Liberty Science Center, and Liberty Landing Marina.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.8 mi |
5 Van Houten Ave has 3 hospitals within 3.8 miles, the nearest is Jersey City Medical Center which is 2.6 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 18 min | 9.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 27 min | 12.1 mi |
5 Van Houten Ave has 3 military bases within 12.1 miles, the nearest is Military Ocean Terminal which is 3.8 miles away and a 9 minute drive.
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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.