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36 Journal Sq,
Jersey City, NJ 07306
$3,095 - $7,100
Studio - 3 Beds
OVM Affordable
683-689 Ocean,
Jersey City,
NJ
07305
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Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- Controlled Access
- Property Manager on Site
- Hardwood Floors
About OVM Affordable
Explore OVM... a collection of luxury apartment homes scattered throughout Jersey City's booming Lafayette neighborhood! Featuring a variety of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, you'll find a place to call home at OVM. Our apartments are designed with hardwood floors, central air, dishwashers, energy efficient appliances and more! Conveniently scattered near MLK Drive Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) Station, making all buildings central to several retail and transportation options. For more information and to obtain an application, please visit affordjc.com and please follow the directions for submittal.
OVM Affordable 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.
Community Amenities
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Controlled Access
Recycling
- Community-Wide WiFi
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- 24 Hour Access
- Recycling
- Public Transportation
- Key Fob Entry
- Fitness Center
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Cable Ready
- Security System
- Tub/Shower
- Intercom
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Hardwood Floors
683-689 Ocean,
Jersey City,
NJ
07305
The Bergen-Lafayette community, lying just southwest of the downtown area in Jersey City, represents many separate neighborhoods, including the Communipaw Junction and the Bergen Section. The residents of the community benefit from a close proximity not only with various other neighborhoods and cultural atmospheres, but also with the Liberty State Park, Science Center, and Liberty National Golf Course.. Bergen-Lafayette sits just 1.5 miles from the heart of the city.
Learn more about living in Bergen-Lafayette
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Bergen-Lafayette | Jersey City, NJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,465 | $2,723 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,595 | $3,231 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,111 | $4,337 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,055 | $5,121 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 7.6 mi |
OVM Affordable is within 14 minutes or 0.8 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
425 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
273 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
942 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
179 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
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 Martin Luther King Drive, located 0.3 mile from OVM Affordable. OVM Affordable is near Newark Liberty International, located 7.8 miles or 11 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 16.5 miles or 34 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.0 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.2 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 5.2 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 11 min | 7.8 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 34 min | 16.5 mi |
Walkability Near OVM Affordable
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
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 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
Active
Soundscore™
69
/ 100
Traffic
ActiveAirport
CalmBusinesses
BusyScores provided by
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 OVM Affordable.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
OVM Affordable has 3 shopping centers within 1.8 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 | ||
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Liberty Science Center
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
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Liberty Landing Marina
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.4 mi |
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Ellis Island National Monument
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Drive: | 11 min | 3.2 mi |
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Statue of Liberty
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Drive: | 11 min | 3.2 mi |
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Stephen Gregg Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.2 mi |
OVM Affordable has 5 parks within 3.2 miles, including Liberty Science Center, Liberty Landing Marina, and Stephen Gregg Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.3 mi |
OVM Affordable has 3 hospitals within 4.3 miles, the nearest is Jersey City Medical Center which is 1.7 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 8.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 28 min | 12.6 mi |
OVM Affordable has 3 military bases within 12.6 miles, the nearest is Military Ocean Terminal which is 5.2 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.
683-689 Ocean
Jersey City, NJ 07305