Luxury rentals on New Jersey's Gold Coast offering up to three months free rent

By CityRealty Staff | From New Jersey Friday, July 10, 2020

Hamilton Cove in Weehawken

As renters priced out of Manhattan and Brooklyn turned their attention to New Jersey's Gold Coast, developers and architects stepped up their games. Buildings were designed with elevations and amenities to make the most of the skyline views, and apartments came equipped with finishes and fixtures to appeal to this discerning market. Most recently in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, a number of developments have also followed their New York counterparts' leads in making videos and virtual tours a part of their leasing plans.

The following buildings in Hoboken, Jersey City, Weehawken, and Bayonne offer gracious layouts, enviable amenities, and virtual tours to allow prospective renters to experience them at a safe distance. And for tenants who like what they see, several offer rent concessions to sweeten the deal.

BELA, Jersey City

74 Maple Street
6 one- through two-beds from $1,996 - $2,960/month

Move-in ready and offering up to 3 months free rent

All renderings of BELA via Halstead

In the Bergen-Lafayette section of Jersey City, a new, industrial-inspired rental has launched leasing in accordance with safety guidelines: 3D walk-throughs allow prospective tenants to virtually tour the one- and two-bedroom apartments as well as the building's amenities. Units of all sized feature oversized windows, NuWood flooring, in-unit washer/dryers, contemporary kitchens, and sleekly tiled baths.

The amenities include a fitness center with yoga studio, lounge, and roof deck with grilling and lounging areas. The building also offers a bike room, indoor covered parking, and close proximity to the Liberty State Park light rail station. Tenants who sign new leases are eligible for up to three months free rent.

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The Enclave, Jersey City

675 Monmouth Street
47 studio through two-beds from $2,035 - $3,455/month

One month free rent, and $500 rental incentive on select two-beds

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The Enclave is well situated on the cusp of Jersey City and Hoboken with easy access to the best dining, shopping, and transportation both neighborhoods have to offer. Select residences have private outdoor space, and all units feature plank flooring, in-unit washer/dryer, custom modular closets, gray subway tiled baths, and kitchens with white quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances.

Over 40,000 square feet of residential amenities includes a rooftop lounge, outdoor bar and fire pit, outdoor pool, fitness center, children's playroom, pet spa, game room, club lounge, and business center. A video tour is available, and the building is currently offering one month free rent on select units. An additional $500 rental incentive is available on select two-bedroom units.

Lofts Two22, Bayonne

222 Avenue E
20 one- through two-beds from $1,999 - $4,600/month

2 months free rent, 1 free parking space, and waived pet and amenity fees

All images of Lofts Two22 via LanTree Development

Located up the street from the 22nd Street light rail stop, Lofts Two22 was conceived as a response to the demand for upscale housing in Bayonne, which is emerging as an alternative to Manhattan and the outer boroughs. The leasing office closed in response to the COVID-19 crisis, but the building is offering virtual home and amenity tours via YouTube videos. If would-be tenants like what they see, they can complete the application process electronically.

The collection of 70 one- to two-bedroom apartments boasts 22’ ceilings, thoughtful floor plans, generous closet space, in-unit washer/dryers, and hardwood flooring throughout. The kitchens come outfitted with breakfast bars and stainless steel appliances. Select units have private terraces. Residential amenities include a fitness center with Peloton bikes, a lounge with pool table and fireplace, and a roof deck with Manhattan views. Lofts Two22 welcomes pets, and garage parking is available for an additional fee. Grand opening specials include one to two months free rent on select apartments, one free parking space, and waived amenity and pet fees.

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REVA Rahway

1245 Main Street
69 studio through three-beds from $1,670 - $2,610/month

2 months free rent

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REVA Rahway brings a contemporary luxury rental to a suburban setting. All apartments feature spacious layouts, LED lighting, smart-home capabilities, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, and in-unit washer/dryers. Select units have private terraces, and all residents have access to a fitness center and yoga studio, billiards room, tech lounge, landscaped courtyard, dog wash, bike room, and covered parking and car charging stations. Virtual presentations are available, and the building is currently offering two months free rent on 14-month leases.

Hamilton Cove, Weehawken

800 Harbor Boulevard
22 studio through three-beds from $2,680 - $6,650/month

Up to 3 months free rent

Hamilton Cove via Greystar

Across the river from Hudson Yards, Hamilton Cove has taken great inspiration from its Manhattan counterparts. The amenities were designed by CetraRuddy to make the most of river and skyline views, and include a two-story fitness center, a sports simulator, two pools, lounges, fully equipped co-working spaces, a screening room, and a bike room. Outdoor offerings include a roof deck with cabanas, bar, grills, and lounging and screening areas. The building also has an on-site garage and bike room, but is just up the street from the Lincoln Harbor light rail station.

Select apartments look out on Hudson River and skyline views, and all units feature roller shades on the windows, custom closet organizers, porcelain-tiled baths, in-unit washer/dryers, and hardwood flooring throughout. Kitchens are outfitted with custom cabinetry, chrome Moen finishes, and stainless steel Whirlpool appliances. Virtual tours are available upon request.

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Bay 151, Bayonne

151 Centre Street
19 studio through two-beds from $1,693 - $2,914/month

2 months free rent

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After taking Jersey City by storm with Journal Squared, Kushner Real Estate Group (KRE) turns its attention to Bayonne with Bay 151, a collection of three four-story buildings. A virtual leasing platform that allows prospective tenants to view apartment layouts and execute leases will allow the launch to take place in a safe manner. Additionally, Bay 151 will offer KRE Live, a virtual platform of fitness, entertainment, and social options, for people to enjoy during this period of social distancing.

When it is safe to gather again, Bay 151's suite of amenities includes a state-of-the-art fitness center, outdoor pool and sun deck, library, co-working space, lounges, billiards room, demonstration kitchen, children's playroom, and media room. And at any time, the apartments feature plank flooring, central air, in-unit washer/dryers, and kitchens with white quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. The building is currently offering two months free rent on 14-month leases.

295J, Jersey City

295 Johnston Avenue
21 studio through two-beds from $1,650 - $3,565/month

Now offering up to 2 months free rent

Images credit of Ironstate Development Company

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295J's address near the Liberty State Park light rail station, the Liberty Harbor Ferry, and the Grove Street PATH station allows for an easy trip all over Jersey City and into Manhattan. But a suite of amenities like a fully equipped fitness center, The Study workspace, a rooftop dog run, and a courtyard with grills and a pool means leaving the building might turn out to be entirely optional.

Units of all sizes enjoy open floor plans, high ceilings, hardwood floors, and abundant natural light. Modern kitchens come outfitted with custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, and Whirlpool appliances. Up to two months free rent is currently being offered, as are virtual and self-guided tours.

The BLVD Collection, Jersey City

475 Washington Boulevard
230 studio through three-beds from $2,292 - $6,037/month

Up to 2 months free rent

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The BLVD Collection stands out in the emergent Jersey City skyline for its dual-tower design, and the interiors are equal standouts. Select residences have Manhattan skyline views and private terraces. All residents enjoy 9' ceilings, hardwood floors, and in-unit washer/dryers. Kitchens are outfitted with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and dark espresso cabinetry.

Monaco offers virtual tours of a model apartment, not to mention its lobby, children's playroom, and karaoke room. Amenities also include concierge service, a fitness center with yoga studio, a dog run and pet washing station, a covered parking garage, a community greenscape, a sun deck with fireside seating, and an outdoor pool and hot tub. Up to two months free rent is being offered on select units.

7 Seventy House, Hoboken

770 Jackson Street
15 studio through three-beds from $2,641 - $6,635/month

Up to 2.5 months free rent

7 Seventy House via Bijou Properties

In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, Hoboken was the first city in New Jersey to implement a shelter-in-place policy with social distancing guidelines. In response, the team behind 7 Seventy House commissioned virtual tours to allow prospective tenants to safely and smartly continue their apartment hunt. These are part of interactive presentations conducted via personalized Zoom meetings.

Whatever layout a tenant ultimately chooses, it will feature an open floor plan, expansive windows, hardwood floors, premium kitchen, and in-unit washer/dryer. Approximately 90,000 square feet of amenities include a penthouse pool, roof deck, state-of-the-art gym, on-site dog park, co-working lounge and coffee station, and multiple outdoor gardens and terraces. All prices are net effective to reflect one month free rent on a 13-month lease.

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235 Grand Street, Jersey City

21 studio through two-beds from $2,495 - $4,895/month

Up to 2 months free rent

All images of 235 Grand Street via Ironstate Development Company

235 Grand Street would appear to be right on Manhattan's doorstep. It is well situated near the PATH and New York Waterway for an easy commute, and its 46-story height allows for dramatic views of the iconic skyline and New York Harbor. Amenities like a fitness center with yoga/barre studio, a lounge, a rooftop dog run, and a roof terrace with pool, screening area, and fire pit are well situated to make the most of these.

235 Grand Street presents virtual tours of its studio through two-bedroom units, all of which feature upscale finishes, dramatic views, and contemporary high-end appliances that include an in-unit washer/dryer. Prices are net effective to reflect one month free on a 13-month lease or two months free on a 26-month lease.

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MRK, Jersey City

87 Newkirk Street
36 studio through three-beds from $1,788 - $3,969/month

Now offering up to 2 months free rent and co-working desk

All images of MRK via Udi Almog, H5

MRK launched leasing right around the time New York and New Jersey closed all non-essential businesses as part of the effort to flatten the curve. However, the tech-savvy building quickly introduced a virtual tour to allow searchers to see prospective new homes from the safety of their current ones. Apartments feature floor-to-ceiling windows, gourmet kitchens, generous closet space, and in-unit washer/dryers. Amenities include a fitness center with yoga room, a lounge, and a common roof terrace.

All listed prices are net effective to reflect up to two months free rent. A co-working desk is included, and the building is also offering one month broker fee paid, free moving services, and waived pet and amenity fees.