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256 Bowers St, Jersey City, NJ 07307, USA|The Heights
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About 256 Bowers St
Property Status: Active Spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath rental located at 256 Bowers St, Jersey City. This well-located home offers a comfortable living space with two bedrooms and a full bath, conveniently situated near shopping, restaurants, transportation, and neighborhood amenities. 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.
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 256 Bowers St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 1350 sqft larger than other listings nearby
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- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.3 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | The Heights |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 07307 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in The Heights
2-bedroom apartments at 256 Bowers St cost about 4% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Jersey City.
Median rents as of Sep 19 2026.
The Heights
Jersey City
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $2,941 |
| July 2026 | $2,900 |
| August 2026 | $2,849 |
| September 2026 | $2,800 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $2,618 |
| November 2024 | $2,590 |
| December 2024 | $2,537 |
| January 2025 | $2,500 |
| February 2025 | $2,500 |
| March 2025 | $2,485 |
| April 2025 | $2,445 |
| May 2025 | $2,438 |
| June 2025 | $2,492 |
| July 2025 | $2,532 |
| August 2025 | $2,571 |
| September 2025 | $2,440 |
| October 2025 | $2,442 |
| November 2025 | $2,400 |
| December 2025 | $2,467 |
| January 2026 | $2,413 |
| February 2026 | $2,488 |
| March 2026 | $2,525 |
| April 2026 | $2,643 |
| May 2026 | $2,685 |
| June 2026 | $2,700 |
| July 2026 | $2,700 |
| August 2026 | $2,670 |
| September 2026 | $2,533 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 256 Bowers St
Nicolaus Copernicus School - P.S. 25
3385 kennedy blvd
jersey city, NJ, 7307
PK, K-5Public
B
Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26
164 laidlaw 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. 35
317 w 52nd st
new york, NY, 10019
K-12Public
B
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Getting around Jersey City near 256 Bowers St
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
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 256 Bowers St, Jersey City
Groceries
10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Several 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
6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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