New Jersey Hudson County Jersey City Journal Square

$3,000 / Month

85 Chestnut Ave Unit 1

Jersey City, NJ 07306

201-895-6920

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

2
Square Feet

1,300 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Contemporary Architecture
Property is near park, schools, shops, and bus stop
Wood Flooring
Living Room
Central Air
Dining Room

85 Chestnut Ave Unit 1

About This Home

Available Now

Welcome to 85 Chestnut St, Unit 1 â€” a spacious and well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath apartment tucked away on a quiet, off-the-beaten-path street in the Journal Square section of Jersey City. Offering over 1,300 square feet of living space, this home combines comfort, convenience, and privacy all in one. The unit features hardwood floors, generous room sizes, central air conditioning, and a functional layout perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy the added bonus of your own private balcony, ideal for relaxing outdoors. Residents also have access to a free washer and dryer located on the ground floor level. Conveniently located within walking distance to the Journal Square PATH station, this home offers an easy commute to Downtown Jersey City, Hoboken, and New York City while still being set on a peaceful residential street away from the hustle and bustle. Close to local shops, restaurants, parks, and public transportation, this is an ideal opportunity for commuters and anyone looking for extra space in a prime Jersey City location.

85 Chestnut Ave 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

3 Main Level Bedrooms 2 Full Bathrooms

Home Design

Contemporary Architecture Brick Exterior Construction Multi-Family

Interior Spaces

Wood Flooring Living Room Dining Room 1,300 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Gas Oven or Range Microwave Dishwasher

Laundry

Washer and Dryer

Location

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

Utilities

Central Air Heating Available

Community Details

Amenities

Laundry Facilities

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 JESSICA CARRO | COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC
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Contact
Source

Hudson County Multiple Listing Service

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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

Oven

Hardwood Floors

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Hudson Co. Comm. College	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Saint Peter's College	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
New Jersey City University	Drive:	6 min	2.9 mi
Stevens Inst. of Technology	Drive:	10 min	3.2 mi

85 Chestnut Ave Unit 1 is within 11 minutes or 0.6 mile from Hudson Co. Comm. College. It is also near Saint Peter's College and Stevens Inst. of Technology.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Jersey City include Harsimus Cove, located 1.6 miles from 85 Chestnut Ave Unit 1. 85 Chestnut Ave Unit 1 is near Newark Liberty International, located 9.5 miles or 13 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 13.4 miles or 30 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Harsimus Cove	Drive:	5 min	1.6 mi
Pavonia Newport	Drive:	4 min	1.6 mi
Jersey Avenue	Drive:	4 min	1.6 mi
Marin Boulevard	Drive:	4 min	1.7 mi
Liberty State Park	Drive:	5 min	2.1 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Journal Square	Walk:	10 min	0.6 mi
Grove Street	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Exchange Place	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Pavonia/Newport	Drive:	5 min	1.9 mi
Hoboken	Drive:	5 min	2.1 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Newark Liberty International	Drive:	13 min	9.5 mi
LaGuardia	Drive:	30 min	13.4 mi

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Strong Public Transit

Transit

80 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

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Traffic

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 85 Chestnut Ave Unit 1.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Old Colony Square Center	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Newport Centre	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Metro Plaza at Jersey City	Drive:	5 min	1.6 mi

85 Chestnut Ave Unit 1 has 3 shopping centers within 1.6 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 Landing Marina	Drive:	7 min	2.5 mi
Liberty Science Center	Drive:	7 min	2.5 mi
Ellis Island National Monument	Drive:	11 min	3.4 mi
Laurel Hill Park	Drive:	10 min	4.0 mi
Hudson River Park	Drive:	12 min	4.2 mi

85 Chestnut Ave Unit 1 has 5 parks within 4.2 miles, including Liberty Landing Marina, Liberty Science Center, and Ellis Island National Monument.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
CarePoint Health at Christ Hospital	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Jersey City Medical Center	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Hoboken University Medical Center	Drive:	6 min	2.3 mi

85 Chestnut Ave Unit 1 has 3 hospitals within 2.3 miles, the nearest is CarePoint Health at Christ Hospital which is 0.7 mile away and a 13 minute walk.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Governors Island Support Center	Drive:	13 min	5.6 mi
Military Ocean Terminal	Drive:	12 min	6.9 mi
Naval Station NY Stapleton Site	Drive:	31 min	15.7 mi

85 Chestnut Ave Unit 1 has 3 military bases within 15.7 miles, the nearest is Governors Island Support Center which is 5.6 miles away and a 13 minute drive.