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242 Beacon Ave242 Beacon Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306, USA
Apartment for rent
| Monthly rent | $2,425–$3,070 |
|---|---|
| Beds | 1–2 |
| Baths | 1–2 |
| Sqft | 812–903 |
2 Days Ago
2 Bed 2 bath unit
Address details
| Units | 2 |
|---|---|
| Units available | 2 |
| Neighborhood | |
| City | |
| Zip code | 07306 |
Units
242 Beacon Ave, Jersey City, NJ
242 Beacon Ave Jersey City, NJ
New Listing
202
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,425
Air Conditioning • Balcony • Dishwasher • On-Site Laundry
New Listing
102
2 Beds
2 Baths
$3,070
Air Conditioning • Dishwasher • On-Site Laundry
Amenities for 242 Beacon Ave
Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.
Building
- On-Site Laundry
Unit Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Dishwasher
- On-Site Laundry
- Balcony
Policies at 242 Beacon Ave
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 242 Beacon Ave
Interested in leasing 242 Beacon Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306, USA? Currently, 242 Beacon Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306, USA is available to rent or lease. It is a 2-bedroom apartment with 2 bathrooms. Below, you can compare the rent price at 242 Beacon Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306, USA vs overall rent prices in The Heights, NJ. We have compiled nearby businesses and things to do close to 242 Beacon Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306, USA.
Address details
| Units | 2 |
|---|---|
| Units available | 2 |
| Neighborhood | |
| City | |
| Zip code | 07306 |
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 242 Beacon Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.0 mile away
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 667 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
- Outdoor space
- One or more rentals here have easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
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Rent trends in Jersey City
1-bedroom apartments here are priced 14% higher than 1-bedrooms in The Heights.
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 242 Beacon Ave #102 to be 28% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in The Heights.
Median rents as of Jan 10 2026.
The Heights
Jersey City
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $2,679 |
| March 2024 | $2,910 |
| April 2024 | $2,787 |
| May 2024 | $2,805 |
| June 2024 | $2,812 |
| July 2024 | $2,880 |
| August 2024 | $2,870 |
| September 2024 | $2,756 |
| October 2024 | $2,820 |
| November 2024 | $2,804 |
| December 2024 | $2,830 |
| January 2025 | $2,797 |
| February 2025 | $2,791 |
| March 2025 | $2,704 |
| April 2025 | $2,685 |
| May 2025 | $2,550 |
| June 2025 | $2,355 |
| July 2025 | $2,709 |
| August 2025 | $2,583 |
| September 2025 | $2,695 |
| October 2025 | $2,996 |
| November 2025 | $2,946 |
| December 2025 | $2,986 |
| January 2026 | $2,986 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $2,715 |
| March 2024 | $2,708 |
| April 2024 | $2,793 |
| May 2024 | $2,809 |
| June 2024 | $2,807 |
| July 2024 | $2,771 |
| August 2024 | $2,684 |
| September 2024 | $2,694 |
| October 2024 | $2,780 |
| November 2024 | $2,739 |
| December 2024 | $2,340 |
| January 2025 | $2,131 |
| February 2025 | $2,097 |
| March 2025 | $2,643 |
| April 2025 | $2,056 |
| May 2025 | $1,917 |
| June 2025 | $2,188 |
| August 2025 | $2,058 |
| September 2025 | $2,095 |
| October 2025 | $2,007 |
| November 2025 | $1,995 |
Affordability calculator
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Bedrooms
Rent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$97,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $97,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,425.
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Schools near 242 Beacon Ave #102
Jotham W. Wakeman School - P.S. 6
100 st pauls ave
jersey city, NJ, 7306
PK, K-5Public
B+
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 242 Beacon Ave
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Transit
8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 242 Beacon Ave, Jersey City
Groceries
9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
8/10
Variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within walking distance
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
10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
5/10
Some bars within walking distance
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Patel Brothers
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Pershing Field
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Corner M Deli
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NYC Deli & Smoke Shop
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El Paradero Restaurant
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Journal Square
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2ND STREET LIGHT RAIL STATION
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