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253 8th St #1
253 8th St #1, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA

Monthly rent	$2,900
Beds	2
Baths	1.5
Sqft	600

Monthly rent	$2,900
Beds	2
Baths	1.5
Sqft	600

48 Minutes Ago

Location

253 8th St #1, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA|Historic Downtown

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WALTER BURNS

Keller Williams City Life Realty

(844) 311-0438 ext. 5761

Amenities for 253 8th St #1, Historic Downtown

Features

Baseboard	Electric Heating
High Ceilings

Appliances

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Community

Exterior Type: Brick

Grounds

Outdoor Space

Other

Five Rooms

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One-time.

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One-time. Refundable.

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253 8th St #1, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA

Sweet deal!

This listing is 23% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in Historic Downtown.

Property Status: Active Spacious 2 bedroom, 1.5 duplex on Hamilton Park in classic historic brownstone. Unit features updated kitchen with cherry wood cabinets, granite counters, & stainless steel appliances including dishwasher. Living room & dining area have high ceilings & view of Hamilton Park. 2 spacious bedrooms with full bath on the lower level. Washer/dryer in unit. Enjoy all that Hamilton Park has to offer including tennis court, basketball court, dog run, & many shopping, dining & nightlife options. NYC bus and PATH stations close by. Pets would be considered on a case by case basis. Available September 1st. Office Phone: (201) 659-8600 Copyright © 2026 Realty MLS, Inc. 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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Property highlights

How 253 8th St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Fireplace: Upgraded in-unit features available
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Address details

Neighborhood	Historic Downtown
Zip code	07302
Type	House for rent

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Rent trends in Historic Downtown

2-bedroom apartments at 253 8th St #1 cost about 23% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Jersey City.

Median rents as of Jun 20 2026.

Historic Downtown

Jersey City

A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Jersey City
Month	Median Rent
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	$3,310
February 2026	$3,217
March 2026	$3,047
April 2026	$2,887
May 2026	$2,918
June 2026	$2,939

A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Historic Downtown
Month	Median Rent
July 2024	$4,010
August 2024	$4,313
September 2024	$4,117
October 2024	$4,344
November 2024	$4,335
December 2024	$4,459
January 2025	$4,513
February 2025	$4,085
March 2025	$3,736
April 2025	$4,240
May 2025	$3,887
June 2025	$3,567
July 2025	$3,949
August 2025	$4,343
September 2025	$4,205
October 2025	$3,895
November 2025	$3,904
December 2025	$4,317
January 2026	$4,016
February 2026	$3,869
March 2026	$3,946
April 2026	$3,591
May 2026	$3,990
June 2026	$3,865

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Rent history

Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 253 8th St, Jersey City, NJ.
			Bath
1 year ago	$2,700	1 bed	1 bath
1 year ago	$2,700	1 bed	1 bath
4 years ago	$2,400	1 bed	1 bath
4 years ago	$2,150	1 bed	1 bath
5 years ago	$2,250	2 bed	1 bath
5 years ago	$2,100	1 bed	1 bath
7 years ago	$2,295	2 bed	1.5 bath
8 years ago	$2,100	1 bed	1 bath
8 years ago	$1,700	1 bed	1.5 bath
10 years ago	$2,200	2 bed	1.5 bath

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Neighborhood

Historic Downtown | Jersey City, NJ

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE

Lively and energetic

You’ll be in the heart of the action in this bustling and vibrant area with plenty of shopping, nightlife, and culture.

Getting around Jersey City near 253 8th St #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

7/10

Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

9/10

Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 253 8th St #1, Jersey City

Groceries

10/10

At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

10/10

Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

8/10

Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

9/10

Exceptional 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

9/10

Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

7/10

Several bars within a few minutes’ walk

Other units at this address

253 8th St, Jersey City, NJ

253 8th St Jersey City, NJ

Occupied

3R

2 Beds

1 Bath

700 sqft

$2,250

Air Conditioning • Ceiling Fan

Listed by Brendan Clark

Days on market: 1958

--A MUST SEE, NO BROKER FEE - BOOK YOUR TOUR NOW VIA TEXT/CALL-IN! LARGE 2-BEDROOM / 1-BATHROOM APARTMENT, HIGHLY DESIRED LOCATION! Come live in your very own Historic Brownstone, near all the action Downtown Jersey City TAKE NEXT STEP TO MAKE YOUR MOVE!! CALL/TEXT TO BOOK YOUR TOUR TODAY!! Contact: 201-707-7358 or email **** LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION -- YOU CAN NOW LIVE IN HIGHLY DESIRED NEIGHBORHOOD, BUT SPECIFICALLY LIVE DIRECTLY ON & OVERLOOKING HAMILTON PARK, PARK SCENARY FROM BEDROOM WINDOWS!! SCHEDULE YOUR TOUR TODAY! CALL or TEXT: (201)-707-7358 Email:**** NOTE: PATH-TRAIN STATIONS VERY CLOSE, 7Min PATH Train direct to NYC or Hoboken - Imagine that! Apartment is Move-In Ready Now, Least Start December 1st (flexible) Overview Summary of Spacious Late-1800's Historic Brownstone directly on Hamilton Park: This spectacular SIX ROOM Brownstone home is spacious with an open floor plan, creating the perfect retreat for relaxing, hosting friends/family and everyday lifestyle needs. There are custom built-in cabinets, drawers, and a pantry, along with numerous high-end light fixtures and fans that can be dimmed up/down to set the perfect reading, tv, hosting, atmosphere, etc. 1 BEDROOM + 1 LARGE DEN (multi-functional room, bedroom) with charming French doors, large windows providing wonderful views perched over Hamilton Park, coupled with two original-period decorative fireplaces and elegant handcrafted mantles, provides a luxurious and peaceful retreat away from a busy lifestyle. So much to offer in convenience, lifestyle amenities, transportation access to NYC and NJ jobs, nightlife and family and community centered events, see more below. Unit features eat-in-kitchen with dishwasher, washer/dryer, custom closet, pantry and unique built-in shelving and drawers throughout. Full bath with two sets of windows and spacious living room. Enjoy the views of Hamilton Park directly from your bedroom window!! Spacious with an open floor plan, creating the perfect retreat for relaxing, hosting friends/family and everyday lifestyle needs. There are custom built-in cabinets, drawers, and a pantry, along with numerous high-end light fixtures and fans that can be dimmed up/down to set the perfect reading, tv, hosting, etc. atmosphere. Large bedroom, with charming French doors, views looking over the Park's gardens and tennis courts, coupled with the original-period fireplace and elegantly handcrafted wood mantle with a huge mirror, provides an enjoyable place to start and end each day. The large den, with a window and an entire wall of original handcrafted built-in wall shelves and drawers, provides a true "multi-functional" room to make your own, such as an office, extra bedroom, nursery, formal dining room or simply extra storage space. There is an additional room with an abundance of closet space containing various sized clothing racks and storage shelving. Placed nearly 10 feet high in this room is a unique light fixture of oxide-Brass with glass shade panels that expose candelabra lights that can be dimmed for an elegant design and functional feature. The living room is no exception to original-period details, it has another original-period fireplace and mantle with custom built-in wall shelves and drawers and handcrafted plaster and wood molding throughout, including a ceiling medallion with a vintage oil rubbed bronze chandelier that can be dimmed to create the perfect atmosphere. The kitchen is plentiful with cabinets and stor..