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278 Magnolia Ave #2, Jersey City, NJ 07306, USA|Journal Square
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| Three Rooms |
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About 278 Magnolia Ave #2
Sweet deal!
This listing is 37% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in Journal Square.
Property Status: Active Bright and spacious 1bd apartment in the heart of Journal Square, Jersey City! This inviting home features plenty of windows that fill the space with beautiful natural sunlight throughout the day. Enjoy convenient location close to the PATH train and public transportation making commuting to NYC and surrounding area easy. You'll also be just minutes from shopping, restaurants, cafe and everyday essentials. Office Phone: (201) 474-0500 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 278 Magnolia Ave Apt 12, Jersey City, NJ 07306, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 miles away
Considerations
- Distance from transit
- More than 4.3 miles from public transportation
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 0.5 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Journal Square |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 07306 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Journal Square
1-bedroom apartments at 278 Magnolia Ave #2 cost about 37% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Jersey City.
Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Journal Square
Jersey City
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $3,251 |
| December 2024 | $3,235 |
| January 2025 | $3,095 |
| February 2025 | $3,231 |
| March 2025 | $3,152 |
| April 2025 | $3,017 |
| May 2025 | $2,851 |
| June 2025 | $2,675 |
| July 2025 | $2,842 |
| August 2025 | $2,640 |
| September 2025 | $2,892 |
| October 2025 | $2,913 |
| November 2025 | $2,946 |
| December 2025 | $3,089 |
| January 2026 | $3,291 |
| February 2026 | $3,227 |
| March 2026 | $3,173 |
| April 2026 | $2,850 |
| May 2026 | $2,852 |
| June 2026 | $2,916 |
| July 2026 | $2,811 |
| August 2026 | $2,839 |
| September 2026 | $2,754 |
| October 2026 | $2,740 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,456 |
| December 2024 | $2,256 |
| January 2025 | $2,100 |
| February 2025 | $2,525 |
| March 2025 | $2,387 |
| April 2025 | $2,462 |
| May 2025 | $2,530 |
| June 2025 | $2,625 |
| July 2025 | $2,550 |
| August 2025 | $2,370 |
| September 2025 | $2,752 |
| October 2025 | $3,021 |
| November 2025 | $3,020 |
| December 2025 | $3,003 |
| January 2026 | $2,808 |
| February 2026 | $2,911 |
| March 2026 | $3,052 |
| April 2026 | $3,018 |
| May 2026 | $2,985 |
| June 2026 | $3,070 |
| July 2026 | $3,063 |
| August 2026 | $3,120 |
| September 2026 | $3,006 |
| October 2026 | $3,057 |
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Can I afford to live at 278 Magnolia Ave #2?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$76,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $76,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,900.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Beds, 1 Bath | Last month | $2,500 | 2 bed | 1 bath | |
| 2 Beds, 1 Bath | 2 years ago | $2,200 | 2 bed | 1 bath | |
| 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 3 years ago | $1,650 | 1 bed | 1 bath | |
| 5 years ago | $1,695 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 Beds, 1 Bath | 5 years ago | $1,695 | 2 bed | 1 bath | |
| 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 5 years ago | $1,500 | 1 bed | 1 bath | |
| 5 years ago | $1,500 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 5 years ago | $1,475 | 1 bed | 1 bath | |
| 5 years ago | $2,100 | 3 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 278 Magnolia Ave #2
Mahatma K. Gandhi School Community School - P.S. 23
143 romaine ave
jersey city, NJ, 7306
PK, K-8Public
C+
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
Early Childhood Center of the Ironbound
697 market st
newark, NJ, 7105
PKPublic
Getting around Jersey City near 278 Magnolia Ave #2
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
4/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
6/10
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 278 Magnolia Ave #2, Jersey City
Groceries
10/10
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
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
8/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
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