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242 Claremont Ave
242 Claremont Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305, USA

Apartment for rent
Pet friendly
Monthly rent
$1,950
Beds2
Baths1
Sqft800
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Property Overview

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Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby
  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Pet owners

Highlights

  • Pet Friendly

Units

242 Claremont Ave Jersey City, NJ

New Listing

23M

2 Beds

1 Bath

$1,950

Listed on 08/07/2026
Listed by Abe
Days on market: 2
Charming 2-Bedroom Apartment in Jersey City! This inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath home at 242 Claremont Ave offers a functional layout that makes the most of its space. Located in a convenient Jersey City neighborhood, it provides easy access to transportation, shopping, and local essentials. Available Now | $1,950/month Message us today for more details or to schedule a showing.

New Listing

35M

2 Beds

1 Bath

$1,950

Listed on 08/06/2026
Listed by Hershey
Days on market: 3
Now available in Jersey City. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath apartment at 242 Claremont Ave offers a comfortable and functional layout in a convenient location close to transportation and local amenities. 📍 242 Claremont Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305 🛏️ 3 Beds | 🛁 2 Baths 💲 $1,950/month 📅 Available Immediately DM us or call/text (845) 400-6247 to schedule your tour today.

Amenities for 242 Claremont Ave

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Building
  • Dogs Ok
  • Cats Ok

Policies at 242 Claremont Ave

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About 242 Claremont Ave

HomeApartments in Jersey CityWest Side 242 Claremont Ave #23M, Jersey City, NJ 07305, USA

Interested in leasing 242 Claremont Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305, USA? Currently, 242 Claremont Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305, USA is available to rent or lease. It is a 2-bedroom apartment with 1 bathroom. Below, you can compare the rent price at 242 Claremont Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305, USA vs overall rent prices in West Side, NJ. We have compiled nearby businesses and things to do close to 242 Claremont Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305, USA.

Address details

Units2
Units available2
Neighborhood
City
Zip code07305

242 Claremont Ave #23M is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 pet hospitals in the area
  • 6 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby

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 Claremont Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.1 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.2 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

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Rent trends in Jersey City

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 242 Claremont Ave #23M to be 15% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in West Side.

Median rents as of Aug 1 2026.
West Side
Jersey City
A table of studio rental data trends in Jersey City
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$2,868
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$2,927
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
A table of studio rental data trends in West Side
MonthMedian Rent
July 2025$2,000
August 2025$1,825
September 2025$1,825

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near 242 Claremont Ave #23M

James F. Murray School - P.S. 38

339 stegman parkway

jersey city, NJ, 7305

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

Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26

164 laidlaw ave

jersey city, NJ, 7306

PK, K-5Public
B

P.S. 94M

55 battery pl

new york, NY, 10280

K-12Public

Early Childhood Center of the Ironbound

697 market st

newark, NJ, 7105

PKPublic
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Getting around Jersey City near 242 Claremont Ave

Walking

9/10
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

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 242 Claremont Ave, Jersey City

Groceries

9/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

8/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

8/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

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 short drive, including some within walking distance

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