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Number of BedroomsNumber of BathroomsRent RangeSquare FootageName of Floor PlanUnit NumberAvailabilityNewly AddedView More Details
Beds Baths Rent Sq. Ft. Availability
1 Bathroom

Total Monthly Price

$3,450
12 Month Lease
700 6/1/26
6/1/26
Total Monthly Price
$3,450
12 Month Lease
700Sq. Ft.
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Dogs Allowed

  • Fee Not Specified

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  • Undergraduates
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278 Monmouth St

Bright, airy, and freshly updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in Van Vorst Park Historic Downtown Jersey City. Located on the corner of Bright Street and Monmouth Street in a charming 6-unit historic building, this 3rd-floor walk-up gets incredible... natural light throughout the day and beautiful sunset views thanks to its many windows. The apartment features approximately 700 sq ft of living space, including a bonus area perfect for a dining room, home office, plus renovated wood floors, fresh paint, mini-split AC/heat, and a private terrace.
The kitchen includes a refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, and microwave, and laundry is conveniently located in the building lobby. Heat and hot water are included in the rent. Conveniently located just a 10 minute walk to the PATH, 6 minutes to the Jersey Avenue Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Station, and 10 min walk to Liberty State Park. Available 6/1/2026 for $3,450/month with no broker fee. Small dogs up to 20 lbs allowed for an additional fee.

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Smoke-Free

Laundry

  • Laundry Access
  • Laundry Room in Community

Community Features

  • Outdoor Rec Space
  • Walking/Jogging Trails

Shopping Centers

Old Colony Square Center Walk: 1 min Distance: 0.1 mi
Metro Plaza at Jersey City Walk: 18 min Distance: 1.0 mi
Newport Centre Walk: 23 min Distance: 1.2 mi

Military

Governors Island Support Center Drive: 14 min Distance: 5.9 mi
Military Ocean Terminal Drive: 11 min Distance: 6.3 mi

Transit / Subway

Jersey Avenue Walk: 7 min Distance: 0.4 mi
Marin Boulevard Walk: 11 min Distance: 0.6 mi
Grove Street Walk: 11 min Distance: 0.6 mi
Liberty State Park Walk: 17 min Distance: 0.9 mi
Essex Street Walk: 19 min Distance: 1.0 mi
Harsimus Cove Walk: 19 min Distance: 1.0 mi
Exchange Place Walk: 20 min Distance: 1.1 mi
Pavonia/Newport Walk: 27 min Distance: 1.4 mi
Journal Square Walk: 27 min Distance: 1.4 mi
Hoboken Walk: 35 min Distance: 2.9 mi

Airports

Newark Liberty International Drive: 12 min Distance: 9.0 mi
LaGuardia Drive: 31 min Distance: 13.7 mi

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Saint Peter's College Walk: 26 min Distance: 1.4 mi
Hudson Co. Comm. College Walk: 28 min Distance: 1.5 mi
New Jersey City University Walk: 46 min Distance: 2.4 mi
Boro. of Manhattan Comm. Coll. Drive: 11 min Distance: 4.1 mi

Parks and Recreation

Liberty Science Center Walk: 20 min Distance: 1.1 mi
Liberty Landing Marina Walk: 22 min Distance: 1.2 mi
Ellis Island National Monument Walk: 48 min Distance: 2.5 mi
Statue of Liberty Walk: 71 min Distance: 3.7 mi
Castle Clinton National Monument Drive: 13 min Distance: 5.0 mi

Schools

Frank R. Conwell No. 3 Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
4
Out of 10
Number 4 Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
5
Out of 10
James J. Ferris High School
Grades 9-12
Public
2
Out of 10
First Christian Pentecostal
Grades PK-8
Private
NR
Out of 10
St Peters Preparatory School
Grades 9-12
Private
NR
Out of 10

Ratings

Walkability

Exceptionally friendly

Walkability

100/ 100

Transit

Very friendly

Transit

80/ 100

Bikeability

Moderately friendly

Bikeability

70/ 100

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