The Journal
36 Journal Sq,
Jersey City, NJ 07306
$3,145 - $7,100
Studio - 3 Beds
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The Courtyard Apartments
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The Courtyard Apartments
225 Academy St,
Jersey City,
NJ
07306
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About The Courtyard Apartments
Experience Jersey City living at The Courtyard Apartments. The 225 Academy St location in the Journal Square neighborhood of Jersey City is convenient to everything. Choose from 1 to 2 bedroom floor plans and then come by for a tour of the community. The professional leasing team is excited to help you find your ideal place. So get a head start on your move. Contact or stop by The Courtyard Apartments to discuss your new apartment!
The Courtyard Apartments is an apartment community located in Hudson County and the 07306 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Jersey City Public School District attendance zone.
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225 Academy St,
Jersey City,
NJ
07306
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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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Journal Square | Jersey City, NJ | |
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| Studio | $2,613 | $2,726 |
| 1 Bedroom | $3,109 | $3,240 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,911 | $4,353 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $5,370 | $5,143 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 3.7 mi |
The Courtyard Apartments is within 7 minutes or 0.4 mile from Hudson Co. Comm. College. It is also near Saint Peter's College and New Jersey City University.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
776 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,024 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
194 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
173 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
332 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
512 Students
Nearby
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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 1.6 miles from The Courtyard Apartments. The Courtyard Apartments is near Newark Liberty International, located 9.2 miles or 13 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 14.0 miles or 31 minutes away.
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 13 min | 9.2 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 31 min | 14.0 mi |
Walkability Near The Courtyard Apartments
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.
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Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
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Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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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
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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 The Courtyard Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
The Courtyard Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 2.0 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| 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 | 2.5 mi |
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Ellis Island National Monument
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Drive: | 11 min | 3.4 mi |
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Laurel Hill Park
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Drive: | 10 min | 3.9 mi |
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Hudson River Park
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Drive: | 13 min | 4.8 mi |
The Courtyard Apartments has 5 parks within 4.8 miles, including Liberty Science Center, Liberty Landing Marina, and Ellis Island National Monument.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.9 mi |
The Courtyard Apartments has 3 hospitals within 2.9 miles, the nearest is CarePoint Health at Christ Hospital which is 1.2 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 14 min | 6.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 6.6 mi |
The Courtyard Apartments is 6.1 miles from Governors Island Support Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Military Ocean Terminal.
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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.
225 Academy St
Jersey City, NJ 07306