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242 Beacon Ave242 Beacon Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306, USA
Apartment for rent
| Monthly rent | $2,975–$3,100 The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details. |
|---|---|
| Beds | 2 |
| Baths | 2 |
| Sqft | 903–1,014 |
242 Beacon Ave242 Beacon Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306, USA
Apartment for rent
| Monthly rent | $2,975–$3,100 The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details. |
|---|---|
| Beds | 2 |
| Baths | 2 |
| Sqft | 903–1,014 |
Listed 4 Days Ago
2 Bed 2 bath unit
Address details
| Units | 3 |
|---|---|
| Units available | 2 |
| Neighborhood | |
| City | |
| Zip code | 07306 |
Units
242 Beacon Ave, Jersey City, NJ
242 Beacon Ave Jersey City, NJ
Available
102
2 Beds
2 Baths
$2,975
Dishwasher • On-Site Laundry • Air Conditioning
New Listing
101
2 Beds
2 Baths
$3,100
Dishwasher • Air Conditioning
Occupied Units
Occupied
202
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,375
Balcony • Dishwasher • On-Site Laundry • Air Conditioning
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
- Dishwasher
- Air Conditioning
- 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 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 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 0.1 miles away
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 158 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 miles away
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 0.7 miles away
- Distance from transit
- More than 4.2 miles from public transportation
- Pet restrictions
- Pets aren't allowed at this location.
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Rent trends in Jersey City
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 242 Beacon Ave #101 to be 22% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in The Heights.
Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
The Heights
Jersey City
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $2,927 |
| February 2026 | $2,859 |
| March 2026 | $2,827 |
| April 2026 | $2,393 |
| May 2026 | $2,425 |
| June 2026 | $2,529 |
| July 2026 | $2,550 |
| August 2026 | $2,550 |
| September 2026 | $2,601 |
| October 2026 | $2,646 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| January 2026 | $2,208 |
| February 2026 | $2,842 |
| March 2026 | $2,942 |
| April 2026 | $2,859 |
| May 2026 | $2,867 |
| June 2026 | $2,860 |
| July 2026 | $2,848 |
| August 2026 | $2,850 |
| September 2026 | $2,851 |
| October 2026 | $2,830 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 242 Beacon Ave?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$121,500/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $121,500 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $3,037.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This month | $3,100 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 8 months ago | $3,050 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 8 months ago | $2,400 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 242 Beacon Ave #101
Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26
164 laidlaw ave
jersey city, NJ, 7306
PK, K-5Public
B
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
P.S. 94M
55 battery pl
new york, NY, 10280
K-12Public
P.S. 226M
345 e 15th st
new york, NY, 10003
PK, K-12Public
Getting around Jersey City near 242 Beacon Ave
Walking
8/10
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
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
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
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
9/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
9/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Wide 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
8/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
Explore the area around 242 Beacon Ave
Sparrowhill Market & Liquor Store
3190 John F Kennedy Blvd
Krishna 3 Inc
3219 John F Kennedy Blvd
Minar Hilal Meat & Grocery
773 Newark Ave
RJ Grocery
2975 John F Kennedy Blvd
New Hilsa Grocery Store
822 Newark Ave
Deen Fashion
787 Newark Ave
Reema Jewelers
830 Newark Ave
Paranz
3294 John F Kennedy Blvd
Boat 54 Clothing Inc
574 Newark Ave
Prosper
558 Newark Ave
Choc O Pain French Bakery & Cafe-JC St Paul
244 Saint Pauls Ave
Modcup Coffee
25 Senate Pl
JB Coffee Machine Repair Service
55 Saint Pauls Ave
Nute Juice
457 Baldwin Ave Ghost Kitchen
Starbucks
3 Path Plz
Patel Brothers
782 Newark Ave
Bobby Dees
49 Beacon Ave
Ringside Lounge
475 Tonnele Ave
Churrasqueria JC
542 Newark Ave
Hutton Bar & Grill
225 Hutton St
Choc O Pain French Bakery & Cafe-JC St Paul
244 Saint Pauls Ave
Red Ribbon Bakeshop
591 Summit Ave
BNC Inc
780 Newark Ave
Welcome Halal Meat & Grocery
772 Newark Ave
Hot Breads of Jersey City
808 Newark Ave
Playground
Playground
Park
Pershing Field Playground
Canco Park
La Tambora Restaurante Corp
247 Beacon Ave
NYC Deli & Smoke Shop
694 Summit Ave
The Original New York Style Chicken & Gyro
91 Huron Ave
El Paradero Restaurant
3196 John F Kennedy Blvd
Square 1
283 Saint Pauls Ave
Summit Ave / Beacon Ave
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