626 Newark Ave
626 Newark Ave,
Jersey City, NJ 07306
$2,308 - $4,108 | Studio - 2 Beds
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ
New Jersey City University - Jersey City, NJ
Area Guide
Gothic Knights enter to learn and exit to serve
NJCU
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Chartered in 1927 as a teachers’ training school, New Jersey City University is now among the most comprehensive universities in the state offering a range of undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs. NJCU is dedicated to helping motivated learners build the skills necessary for lifelong success by cultivating an understanding of community diversity, tapping into the assets of the surrounding urban area, and fostering collaboration to identify and solve urban challenges.
A wide variety of apartments are available for rent near the NJCU campus. Areas most convenient to campus include Bergen-Lafayette, Hackensack Riverfront, Greenville, and West Side. Proximity to I-78 and Route 440 as well as public transportation makes commuting to NJCU simple.
NJCU is a vibrant place to live and learn with an array of student organizations, athletic programs, support services, study abroad opportunities, cooperative education internships, and a robust Greek system. Jersey City offers plenty of options for shopping, dining, and recreation in addition to Liberty State Park access. All the world-class amenities of New York City are just a short train ride away.
Rent Trends
As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Jersey City, NJ is $2,712 for a studio, $3,207 for one bedroom, $4,267 for two bedrooms, and $5,204 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jersey City has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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468 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,712/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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708 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,207/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,003 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,267/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,298 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$5,204/month
Average Rent
Transportation
89
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
72
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
66
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Cornelia F. Bradford No. 16 Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
962 Students
Jotham W. Wakeman No. 6 Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
598 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
672 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
918 Students
James F. Murray No. 38 Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
805 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
326 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
403 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
672 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
918 Students
James F. Murray No. 38 Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
805 Students
Dr. Ronald Mc Nair Academic High School
Public
Grades 9-12
701 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
326 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
194 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
272 Students
William L Dickinson High School
Public
Grades 9-12
2,024 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Liberty Science Center
- Stephen Gregg Park
- Liberty Landing Marina
- Ellis Island National Monument
- Statue of Liberty
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- LaGuardia
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.