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138 Kensington Ave #1, Jersey City, NJ 07304, USA|West Side
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Amenities for 138 Kensington Ave #1, West Side
Apartment Amenities
| Natural Gas |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Storage |
Other
| Other Heating | Six Rooms |
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One-time. Refundable.
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Assigned Parking
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About 138 Kensington Ave #1
Property Status: Active JOURNAL SQUARE'S LARGE 2 BEDROOM GEM !! Take a look at this 1st floor rental opportunity with lots of room for comfort! This unit provides you with a kitchen, 2 Bedrooms 1 full bath, Great sized living room and separate dining room which is rare nowadays. The unit includes a parking space, extra storage in the basement and a laundry room Easy & fast commute into NYC THIS IS THE ONE! Take advantage now & schedule a private tour to see your next potential Journal Square apartment! Heat And Hot Water included!!! Office Phone: (201) 766-2565 Copyright © 2026 Hudson County Multiple Listing Service. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
Address details
| Neighborhood | West Side |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 07304 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in West Side
2-bedroom apartments at 138 Kensington Ave #1 cost about 28% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Jersey City.
Median rents as of Jan 17 2026.
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Jersey City
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $3,550 |
| March 2024 | $3,769 |
| April 2024 | $3,673 |
| May 2024 | $3,949 |
| June 2024 | $3,530 |
| July 2024 | $4,061 |
| August 2024 | $3,963 |
| September 2024 | $3,941 |
| October 2024 | $3,907 |
| November 2024 | $3,778 |
| December 2024 | $3,553 |
| January 2025 | $3,495 |
| February 2025 | $3,356 |
| March 2025 | $3,324 |
| April 2025 | $3,115 |
| May 2025 | $3,043 |
| June 2025 | $3,012 |
| July 2025 | $3,188 |
| August 2025 | $3,028 |
| September 2025 | $3,157 |
| October 2025 | $3,187 |
| November 2025 | $3,024 |
| December 2025 | $3,054 |
| January 2026 | $3,281 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $2,800 |
| March 2024 | $2,490 |
| April 2024 | $2,437 |
| May 2024 | $2,625 |
| June 2024 | $2,650 |
| July 2024 | $2,293 |
| August 2024 | $2,165 |
| September 2024 | $2,256 |
| October 2024 | $2,222 |
| November 2024 | $2,179 |
| December 2024 | $2,247 |
| January 2025 | $2,256 |
| February 2025 | $2,150 |
| March 2025 | $2,222 |
| April 2025 | $2,243 |
| May 2025 | $2,168 |
| June 2025 | $2,195 |
| July 2025 | $2,192 |
| August 2025 | $2,174 |
| September 2025 | $2,150 |
| October 2025 | $2,076 |
| November 2025 | $2,072 |
| December 2025 | $2,147 |
| January 2026 | $2,183 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 138 Kensington Ave #1
Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School - P.S. 39
214 plainfield ave
jersey city, NJ, 7306
PK, K-8Public
C+
Gerard J. Dynes New Jersey Regional Day School at Jersey City
425 johnston ave
jersey city, NJ, 7304
PK, K-12Public
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Getting around Jersey City near 138 Kensington Ave #1
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 138 Kensington Ave #1, Jersey City
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
8/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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