CMPND 15 Central
626 Newark Ave,
Jersey City, NJ 07306
$2,232 - $4,200
Studio - 2 Beds
Area Guide
New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ
Gothic Knights enter to learn and exit to serve
NJCU
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Gothic Knights
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Public
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 July 2026, the average apartment rent in Jersey City, NJ is $2,773 for a studio, $3,290 for one bedroom, $4,381 for two bedrooms, and $5,367 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jersey City has increased by 2.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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463 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,773/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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707 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,290/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,002 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,381/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,297 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$5,367/month
Average Rent
Learn More About New Jersey City University
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly New Jersey City University - Jersey City, NJ (University) is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In New Jersey City University - Jersey City, NJ (University), daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
90
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
70
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Recreation
New Jersey City University - Jersey City, NJ (University) provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in New Jersey City University - Jersey City, NJ (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
70
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
40
/ 100
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Schools
Cornelia F. Bradford No. 16 Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
1,082 Students
Soaring Heights Charter School
Public
Grades K-8
272 Students
Learning Community Charter School
Public
Grades PK-8
634 Students
Jersey City Global Charter School
Public
Grades K-8
423 Students
Beloved Community Charter School
Public
Grades K-12
1,573 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
326 Students
Soaring Heights Charter School
Public
Grades K-8
272 Students
Learning Community Charter School
Public
Grades PK-8
634 Students
Jersey City Global Charter School
Public
Grades K-8
423 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
163 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
892 Students
Beloved Community Charter School
Public
Grades K-12
1,573 Students
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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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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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.