Student Housing in Journal Square, Jersey City

Journal Square is a centrally-located business district, residential neighborhood, and the transportation hub in Jersey City, New Jersey. With named after the newspapar Jersey Journal, Journal Square perfectly combines the historical stories with urban atmosphere. Overview all the apartments in Jersey City, at Journal Square, you can find not only the great pre-war apartment buildings and housing with walk-ups but also the contemporary private houses and JSQ apartments building towers, like Journal Squared.

Nestled around 2 miles from Downtown Jersey City, Journal Square ensures that students can enjoy the same level of dining, shopping and leisure options as in the city center, while having a lower cost of living and more affordable housing options. Also, with 10 miles from Manhattan, the well-developed public transport system (PATH, bus, major highways, etc.), and the lower rents, Journal Square contines to attract residents of Manhattan and Brooklyn to rent apartments here. Renting apartments in Journal Square means you are living in the heart of Jersey City and can enjoy everything the city offered within arms reach. Meanwhile, booking Journal Square Apartments for rent with uhomes.com means you can live a cost-effective but still wonderful living experience during your collegiate life.

If you choose the Journal Square apartments in Jersey City, you can reach New Jersey City University, Saint Peter's University, the landmark Loew's Jersey Theatre and the Mana Contemporary Arts Center only within a short distance. Meanwhile, go shopping at the Newport Centre, relax and immerse in the natural beauty at Lincoln Park and Hamilton Park, or enjoy the views of Mahattan skyline, Hudson River and the Status of Liberty. So, Journal Square is a fantastic choice for students looking for urban scene, natural beauty, cost-effective housing, convenience, and vibrant atmosphere.

Our best apartments in Journal Square are with upscale amenities, well-equipped kitchens, fully-fitted bathrooms, great social spaces, safe living environment, close proximity to university campuses, and convenient transportation, as well as with the affordable price. We aiming to provide all the best Journal Square apartments for students and help you find an ideal one to call home. So exploring the best JSQ apartments via uhomes.com is a wise choice. To help you make informed decision, we list the popular best Journal Square apartments Jersey City, NJ, as follows:

• The Journal Apartments
• Journal Squared
• Journal Square Urby Apartments
• 26 VAN REIPEN
• 28 COTTAGE

uhomes.com offers plenty of cheap apartments in Journal Square, with the rental price starting from $1664.99 per month. Meanwhile, some of them may include part of the utility bills, such as the water, electricity, gas, garbage disposal and sewage treatment fees. Our cheap apartments near Journal Square are also with good quality, high security, and are in the ideal locations with close proximity to campuses, public transportation and student-friendly amenities. To help save your time, we list the popular cheap Journal Square apartments Jersey City, NJ:

• Nest Micro Apartment
• 9 HOMESTEAD
• 28 COTTAGE
• Le Leo
• 26 VAN REIPEN

Finding Journal Square luxury apartments with uhomes.com is indeed a nice choice, as there are indeed several luxury flat buildings on our listings. Those senior and luxury apartments in Journal Square boast thoughtful and modern designs, lavish decorations, and high-end amenities, such as rooftop swimming pool, rooftop garden, state-of-the-art fitness centre, golf simulator, etc., as well as many attentive services provided by the community, like concierge service, 24-hour security, keyless access system, 24/7 video surveillance, dry cleaning service and more. Meanwhile, our Journal Square luxury apartments are also convenient access to the transportation, universities, and other tourist attractions. Here we list the highly recommended luxury apartments Journal Square NJ:

• Altura Journal Square
• The Journal
• Journal Squared 3
• Journal Squared 2
• Journal Squared
• Journal Square Urby Apartments
• Overlook Flats
• 3 Journal Square

Journal Square apartments boast various room types, mainly including studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom. Each room type will bring you a unique living experience. To help you better make informed decision, we list the key features of each room type of JSQ apartments as follows:

• Studio Apartments: Self-contained studios offers enough privacy, independence and freedome. There is a separate bathroom and a living space combining the bedroom, living area and kitchen. If you prefer to living alone and not care about the fumes produced when cooking, you can try the studio apartments in Journal Square NJ.

• 1-Bedroom Apartments: One-bedroom apartment is larger than the studio. Meanwhile, the bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, and living room are all separate from each other. Also, the rental price is higher than the studio. If you value the privacy, independence and freedom, and also have enough budget for renting an apartment, one-bedroom is your nice choice.

• 2-Bedroom Apartments: Along with the living room and separate kitchen area, 2-bedroom apartments boast two bedrooms and one or two separate bathrooms. If you not mind to share common areas with others and plan to share the rents with roommates, you can try the two-bedroom Journal Square apartments in Jersey City, NJ.

• 3-Bedroom Apartments: Nearly all the same with 2B, except the number of the bedroom and bathroom. If you want to share the JSQ apartments rents with roommates to save some housing budget, you can try the 3B, as renting the 3B may get the lower rents for per person than the 2B in some properties.

Our apartments near Journal Square include a range of quality facilities and upscale shared amenities, such as in-unit laundry, stainless steel appliances, shower rooms, state-of-the-art fitness centre, comfy lounges, game rooms, package rooms, and more. Some apartment buildings also provide the 24-hour security and video surveillance, concierge services, and garage parking.

In-Unit Facilities Highlights:

• Modern Kitchen: dishwasher, refridgerator, stove, oven, microwave, stainless steel appliances, stylish countertops and cabinetry.
• Fully-Fitted Bathroom: shower room/ shower&bath tub, toilet, sink, and mirror.
• Others: in-unit washer & dryer, , walk-in closets, carpets/hardwood floors, private balconies, and city/waterfront views.

Shared Amenities Highlights:

• Indoor: fitness centre, swimming pool, lounge, study room, game room, elevators, and package room
• Outdoor: rooftop terrace, rooftop swimming pool, sundeck, outdoor grilling areas, courtyard, and pet park/dog run.

Security Methods:

• 24-hour security
• video surveillance
• controlled access system
• keyless entry

Attentive Services:

• concierge services
• on-site management services
• on-site maintenance

The total cost of living in Journal Square is generally $3,500 per month - $4,500 per month. The living expenses in Journal Square is higher than both the Jersey City average and the national average. However, the rent of Journal Square apartments is more affordable than some of the areas in Jersey City, NJ. Here is a breakdown of the cost of living for a student in Journal Square:

• Rents: Around $2,834 per month
• Utilities: About $400 per month
• Dining: Roughly $300 per month on groceries; between $300 and $500 per month on dining out and delivery.
• Transportation: About $180 per month
• Entertainment: Starting from $200 per month

The top universities in Journal Square include Saint Peter's University and New Jersey City University. Each of both boasts unique academic programs and a lively student community. The distance between Saint Peter's University and New Jersey City University is only 1.4 miles, around 30-min walking. So students study at the above universities can also consider to rent the apartments near Journal Square together to save the housing rental budget by sharing the rents.

Saint Peter's University: Saint Peter's University is a private, Jesuit university, known for its attention to individuals, liberal arts foundation, and the supportive and inclusive learning environment. Saint Peter's University offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, and also emphasizes students' intellectual development, critical thinking, and communication skills. The university serves a diverse student body, and also offers compassionate service with accepting many low-income students. In the 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings, Saint Peter's University got the position of 39th among Regional Universities North.

New Jersey City University: New Jersey City University is a public university in Journal Square area, with the main campus situated on Kennedy Boulevard. NJCU is known for its strong programs in music, education, and fire science, diverse student body, community engagement, and affordable education commitment. New Jersey City University boasts 4 colleges, which are the School of Business, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education, and College of Professional Studies. In 2025 U.S. News & World Report, New Jersey City University is ranked 147th out of 171 Regional Universities North.

Journal Square is a major transportation hub in Jersey City, New Jersey, boasting the PATH train station, the bus terminal, and parking facilities. The transportation in Journal Square is convenient, fast, friendly, and reliable, and Journal Square is also walkable. However, during the commuting hours, the roads in JSQ is busy with commuters. So if you plan to ride a bike in Journal Square, take cautions while cycling or avoid cycling during commuting hours. Nevertheless, thanks to the abundant transportation system in Journal Square, students and commuters can conveniently access to the university campuses and working areas from your Journal Square apartments in Jersey City, NJ. Here we list the detailed information of the popular transportation mode in Journal Square:

PATH Train Station: The Journal Square Path Station in Journal Square well connects Manhattan, Hoboken, Newark, and Jersey City, offering a fast, convenient, and safe transportation mode for students, commuters and travelers living in Journal Square rental apartments.

Bus Terminal: The Journal Square Transportation Center also offers multiple bus lines connecting the Jersey City to Hoboken, Newark, and Manhattan. For example, NJ Transit 87 bus directly from Journal Square to Hoboken Terminal. NJ Transit 1 bus also provide the services from Journal Square to Newark. To reach Mahattan, you can take the NJ Transit 125 bus at the through Journal Square Transportation Center to reach the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan.

Driving/Rideshare: In order to bring much convenience for residents to drive and stop cars, Journal Square sets several pubic parking lots and garages, which also offer some discounts for commuter parking monthly. Outside the Journal Square Transportation Center, cabs are always available. Meanwhile, you can also call for the Uber services via the phone app. Commuters who drive cars can conveniently access to Route 139, Interstate 78, Route 1/9, and the Pulaski Skyway, making the commuting much more efficiently.

Journal Square in Jersey City offers numerous famous tourist attractions which combines the history, culture, and recreation. Living in the apartments near Journal Square Jersey City means you can convenient access those iconic attractions, some even just within walking distance from your student apartments. For your consideration, we list the famous tourist attractions in Journal Square as follows:

• Loew's Jersey Theatre
• Mana Contemporary
• Empty Sky Memorial
• White Eagle Hall
• Hamilton Park
• Liberty Science Center
• Liberty State Park