For Gong, that balance led him to Jersey City’s Newport neighborhood after considering areas near Journal Square. "It’s one PATH stop away from my office in the West Village," he said. "I liked the ambiance in Newport, dense but not claustrophobic. It’s clean and orderly, and while it may not be Manhattan, there are still ample things to explore within walking distance." His experience reflects a broader trend of renters crossing the Hudson not just for lower prices, but for the distinct lifestyles offered by Jersey City’s different neighborhoods.
| Building | Price + Concessions | Neighborhood / Setting | Best For | Unit Mix | Transit | Signature Features | Amenities to Know |
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| 505 Summit 505 Summit Avenue |
Net effective rents starting from the $3,100/month including up to 2.5 months free. |
Journal Square New high-rise next to the PATH. |
On the PATH, skyline views, new high-rise living, and a full-service amenity package. | Studio to 3-bedroom residences. | Next to Journal Square PATH. |
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| The Greyson 25 Cottage Street |
Rents from the $2,700s. Up to 2 months free. |
Journal Square Quiet Cottage Street setting near PATH. |
Design-forward interiors, quiet-street living, PATH access, and the highest swimming pool in Jersey City. | Studio to 3-bedroom residences. | Moments from Journal Square PATH. |
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| AVIVA 189 Phillip Street |
Net effective rents from $2,272/month. Pre-leasing begins end of May 2026. |
SciTech Scity / Liberty State Park Park-side setting near the waterfront. |
Park access, harbor views, new construction, and a quieter waterfront-edge lifestyle. | Studio to 3-bedroom apartments. |
Nearby Light Rail access. Shuttle to Grove Street PATH. |
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| Radio Lofts 316 15th Street | Monthly rents from $2,825 including up to 2 months free. |
SoHo West / Hudson House Adaptive-reuse loft building near Hoboken. |
Authentic loft character, largest layouts, flexible dens, industrial details, and campus-style amenities. | Studio to 3-bedroom loft-style residences. | Shuttle to Hoboken PATH. |
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| The Journal 36 Journal Square Plaza |
Current listings include studios around $2,997/month. Up to 2 months free on a 20-month lease. |
Journal Square Major high-rise at 36 Journal Square Plaza. |
PATH access, skyline views, resort-style amenities, high-rise living, and the center of Journal Square. | Studio to 3-bedroom residences. | Steps from Journal Square Transportation Center. |
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Pricing, availability, concessions, fees, lease terms, parking, pet policies, shuttle service, and amenities are subject to change. Rents may reflect net effective pricing. Confirm all current details with each building’s leasing team before applying.
Top 5 newly launched luxury rentals in Jersey City
Featured Journal Square Rental
505 Summit
505 Summit Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306
A new 54-story Journal Square rental tower with Manhattan skyline and Statue of Liberty views, an extensive indoor-outdoor amenity collection, and immediate access to the Journal Square PATH station.
Pricing, availability, concessions, fees, lease terms, and features are subject to change. Rents may reflect net effective pricing. Confirm gross rent, applicable fees, parking availability, pet policies, and current incentives with the leasing team before applying.
Apartments at 505 Summit
Amenities at 505 Summit
Amenity list for 505 Summit
- 24-hour concierge
- Grand porte-cochère arrival
- Lobby lounge
- Resident lounge
- Co-working spaces
- Game room
- Multi-sport simulator
- Karaoke lounge
- Communal pantry
- Children’s playroom
- State-of-the-art fitness center with TechnoGym equipment
- Yoga studio
- Outdoor pool and sundeck
- Rooftop deck
- BBQ and outdoor dining areas
- Dedicated dog run
- Pet spa
- Package room
- Bike storage
- Valet parking
- Electric vehicle charging stations
- On-site retail
- Landscaped public plaza
505 Summit's Neighborhood
505 Summit’s location is one of its clearest advantages: the building sits next to the Journal Square PATH station, giving residents direct access to Lower Manhattan, Midtown Manhattan, Hoboken, Newark, and other Jersey City destinations. The neighborhood itself is also gaining momentum, with new residential development, shops, services, dining, and public spaces adding to Journal Square’s long-standing role as one of Jersey City’s most connected hubs. Cultural anchors like Mana Contemporary and the ongoing restoration of the historic Loew’s Theatre further add to the area’s appeal, making 505 Summit especially compelling for renters who want transit convenience, new-construction living, and a neighborhood with room to keep evolving.
Find more details and all current availabilities at 505 Summit here.
“505 Summit brings together the qualities that continue to draw residents to Journal Square, new high-rise living, curated amenities, and immediate access to PATH service alongside the neighborhood’s growing mix of shops, dining, services, and cultural destinations,” said Joseph A. Panepinto Sr., President & CEO of Panepinto Properties. “Interest has been strong among renters seeking a vibrant and convenient lifestyle in one of Jersey City’s most connected neighborhoods.”
Featured Journal Square Rental
The Greyson
25 Cottage Street, Jersey City, NJ 07306
A new 29-story Journal Square rental with studio to three-bedroom residences, an undulating glass facade with bay-window-style views toward Manhattan, hospitality-inspired amenities, and a quiet Cottage Street setting moments from the PATH.
Pricing, availability, concessions, fees, lease terms, and features are subject to change. Rents may reflect net effective pricing. Confirm gross rent, applicable fees, parking availability, pet policies, and current incentives with the leasing team before applying.
Apartments at The Greyson
Amenities at The Greyson
Wellness is also a major focus, with a fitness center, yoga studio, spa, sauna, steam room, locker room, and relaxation zone. The building offers the highest swimming pool in Jersey City. The rooftop pool has an adjacent sundeck, a bar, lawn deck, outdoor movie screen, landscaped terraces, observation areas with great views of the Jersey City and Manhattan skylines.
Amenity list for The Greyson
- 24/7 attended lobby lounge
- Baby grand piano
- Fitness center
- Yoga studio
- Spa
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Locker room
- Relaxation zone
- Garden room
- Co-working lounge
- Private workstations
- Conference rooms
- Library
- Content creation spaces
- Art gallery
- Art studio
- Game lounge
- Arcade and VR sports lounge
- Speakeasy and poker room
- Screening room
- Bowling alley
- Karaoke room
- Catering kitchen
- Children’s playroom
- Pet spa
- Indoor and outdoor pet play areas
- Outdoor kitchens and BBQs
- Fourth-floor outdoor deck
- Two roof decks
- Outdoor bar
- Lawn deck
- Outdoor movie screen with seating
- Sun deck
- Pool deck
- 29th-floor rooftop Sky Deck
- Highest rooftop pool in Jersey City
- Observation terraces
- Landscaped outdoor lounge areas
- Leasing and management office
The Greyson's Neighborhood
The Greyson’s Journal Square location gives renters a useful mix of connectivity and neighborhood texture. The building is set on quiet Cottage Street, but remains moments from the Journal Square PATH station, making it convenient for trips to Manhattan, Hoboken, Newark, and other Jersey City destinations. Along the Homestead Place Extension, planned shops and restaurants are intended to add more street-level vibrancy, while providing a direct connection to the PATH station. For renters who want PATH access without giving up a calmer residential setting, The Greyson offers one of Journal Square’s more compelling new addresses.
Find more details and all current availabilities at The Greyson here.
“Journal Square has emerged as one of Jersey City’s most dynamic neighborhoods and a reemerging hub of living, shopping, dining, entertainment and culture,” said Michael Sokoloff, a Partner at Nasser Freres, a New York–based real estate development firm with extensive experience across all asset classes in the U.S. and Europe. “The unique location of The Greyson on a quiet street allows residents to embrace the energy and pulse of the neighborhood and return home to a more relaxed setting in a contemporary building. We’re excited to open the doors to The Greyson to renters seeking modern homes, premium amenities, and convenient connectivity in Journal Square.”
Featured SciTech Scity Rental
AVIVA
189 Phillip Street, Jersey City, NJ 07305
A new 500-residence rental community in Jersey City’s emerging SciTech Scity, with twin 12-story buildings, park and harbor views, rooftop amenities, and a location adjacent to Liberty State Park.
Pricing, availability, concessions, fees, lease terms, features, and timing are subject to change. Rents may reflect net effective pricing. Confirm gross rent, applicable fees, parking availability, pet policies, shuttle details, and current incentives with the leasing team before applying.
Apartments at AVIVA
Amenities at AVIVA
Amenity list for AVIVA
- Rooftop pool and lounge
- Grilling stations
- Landscaped gardens
- Signature water garden atop the lobby
- Fitness center
- HIIT studio
- Co-working area
- Conference space
- Demonstration kitchen
- Playroom
- Pet salon
- Concierge service
- Bike facilities
- Resident storage facilities
- On-site garage parking
- Electric vehicle charging stations
- Ground-floor retail
- Shuttle to the Grove Street PATH Station
- City views
- Park views
- Harbor views
AVIVA's Neighborhood
“AVIVA offers modern homes, premium amenities, and a location that combines proximity to Liberty State Park with access via the nearby Light Rail to downtown Jersey City and Manhattan,” said William Rosato, Managing Partner of Alpine Residential. “We look forward to welcoming residents to this exciting new community.”
Featured SoHo West Rental
Radio Lofts
316 15th Street, Jersey City, NJ 07310
A new loft-style rental offering within Hudson House, bringing adaptive-reuse character, 11.5-foot ceilings, exposed brick, oversized windows, and some of Jersey City’s largest new rental layouts to SoHo West.
Radio Lofts brings a rare adaptive-reuse rental option to Jersey City’s SoHo West neighborhood, converting a five-story industrial building into 140 loft-style residences within the larger Hudson House community. Originally built in the 1920s for the Continental Can Company and later occupied by Emerson Radio, the building now preserves its industrial character while introducing contemporary apartments, services, and shared amenities. For renters who want something more distinctive than a typical glass tower, Radio Lofts offers a Tribeca-style experience in Jersey City, with expansive layouts, authentic loft details, and access to the full Hudson House lifestyle collection.
Pricing, availability, concessions, fees, lease terms, and features are subject to change. Rents and incentives may vary by home type and lease term. Confirm gross rent, applicable fees, parking availability, pet policies, shuttle details, and current incentives with the leasing team before applying.
Apartments at Radio Lofts
Radio Lofts' Amenities
Amenity list for Radio Lofts
- Concierge
- Lobby lounges
- Multiple resident lounges
- Sky lounge
- Outdoor pools and sundeck
- Cabanas and loungers
- BBQs and dining areas
- Recreation areas
- State-of-the-art fitness centers
- Yoga studios
- Indoor basketball court
- Indoor soccer field
- Dry saunas
- Co-working spaces
- Private conference rooms
- Coffee bar
- Game room
- Golf simulators
- Children’s playrooms
- Pet spas
- Package room
- Resident storage
- Cold storage
- Bike storage
- On-site parking
- Electric vehicle charging stations
- On-site retail
- Vending machines
- RXO resident experience offering
- Resident programming
- Shuttle service to the Hoboken PATH station
Radio Lofts' Neighborhood
Radio Lofts sits at 316 15th Street in SoHo West, a location that gives renters access to Jersey City, Hoboken, and Manhattan while offering a more industrial, loft-driven neighborhood feel than the waterfront or Journal Square. The building is part of Hudson House, a larger three-phase residential community with on-site retail, services, and shared amenities designed to make daily life feel more self-contained. For commuters, the private shuttle to the Hoboken PATH station adds an important connection to Manhattan, while the nearby Hoboken border, Hudson-Bergen Light Rail access, and broader Downtown Jersey City area keep restaurants, retail, parks, and transit within reach.
Find more details and all current availabilities at Radio Lofts here.
“Radio Lofts embodies Hudson House’s broader philosophy of creating distinct identities for each building within a thoughtfully curated community,” said Whitney Arcaro, Chief Revenue Officer at RXR. “In particular, Radio Lofts preserves an authentic piece of Jersey City’s industrial heritage while introducing a collection of larger, more flexible residences that deliver added value through their generous layouts and luxury, condo level finishes.”
"Few projects illustrate the potential of thoughtful adaptive reuse quite like Radio Lofts, honoring a building's history while creating a genuinely new offering for the market," said Michael Ritz, Chief Investment Officer at Columbia Property Trust. "The loft-style residences at Hudson House fill a real gap in Jersey City's rental landscape, and we're proud to be part of a partnership that is elevating the standard for urban living in this neighborhood."
Featured Journal Square Rental
The Journal
36 Journal Square Plaza, Jersey City, NJ 07306
A 64-story rental community at one of Journal Square’s most prominent addresses, with studio to three-bedroom residences, skyline views, resort-style amenities, and immediate access to transit, dining, and culture.
Pricing, availability, concessions, fees, lease terms, and features are subject to change. Rents may reflect net effective pricing. Confirm gross rent, applicable fees, pet policies, amenity access, and current incentives with the leasing team before applying.
Apartments at The Journal
Amenities at The Journal
Amenity list for The Journal
- 24-hour attended lobby
- The Journal Club
- State-of-the-art fitness center
- Indoor basketball court
- Rock climbing wall
- Golf and bowling
- Yoga/barre studio
- Indoor pool
- Cold plunge
- Sauna and steam rooms
- Outdoor pool
- Indoor and outdoor lounges
- Coworking lounge
- Library
- Screening room
- Sports lounge
- Game room
- Kids’ Club
- Party room
- Two roof terraces
- Landscaped outdoor areas
- Rooftop spaces
- Resident lounges
- Fitness and wellness spaces
The Journal's Neighborhood
The Journal’s address is one of its biggest selling points: 36 Journal Square Plaza places residents steps from the Journal Square Transportation Center, making PATH access central to the building’s appeal. The location also puts renters near the restaurants, cafes, services, and cultural destinations that continue to define Journal Square’s ongoing transformation. For renters who want the convenience of a major transit hub, the energy of an evolving neighborhood, and the scale of a full-service high-rise, The Journal offers one of the most complete rental experiences in Jersey City.
Find more details and all current availabilities at The Journal here.
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