Listed 5+ Days Ago
Highlights
- Beautiful tree-lined street
- No smoking
- Renovated kitchen and bathroom
- Heat and hot water included
Location
281 Monmouth St #3, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA|Historic Downtown
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Amenities for 281 Monmouth St #3, Historic Downtown
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One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 281 Monmouth St #3
Sweet deal!
This listing is 33% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in Historic Downtown.
Property Status: Active Bright 3rd floor unit, fleshly painted, renovated kitchen and bathroom. Well maintained home located on beautiful tree-lined street in close proximity to Van Vorst Park. Near PATH and Light Rail Stations, shopping, park, schools, major highways and Newark Airport. In the heart of the Downtown Jersey City scene. No smoking. No pets. Minimum credit score of 650, employment verification and 1.5 security deposit. HEAT AND HOT WATER INCLUDED. Unit is available June 15th. Office Phone: (888) 501-6953 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 281 Monmouth St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.1 mile away
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.2 mile away
Considerations
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
Address details
| Neighborhood | Historic Downtown |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 07302 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Historic Downtown
1-bedroom apartments at 281 Monmouth St #3 cost about 33% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Jersey City.
Median rents as of Aug 15 2026.
Historic Downtown
Jersey City
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $3,169 |
| September 2024 | $3,167 |
| October 2024 | $3,228 |
| November 2024 | $3,253 |
| 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 | $2,833 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $2,798 |
| September 2024 | $2,790 |
| October 2024 | $2,859 |
| November 2024 | $3,014 |
| December 2024 | $3,047 |
| January 2025 | $2,912 |
| February 2025 | $3,203 |
| March 2025 | $3,078 |
| April 2025 | $3,117 |
| May 2025 | $3,034 |
| June 2025 | $2,928 |
| July 2025 | $3,200 |
| August 2025 | $3,002 |
| September 2025 | $2,924 |
| October 2025 | $2,818 |
| November 2025 | $2,843 |
| December 2025 | $2,841 |
| January 2026 | $3,010 |
| February 2026 | $2,942 |
| March 2026 | $2,982 |
| April 2026 | $2,850 |
| May 2026 | $2,832 |
| June 2026 | $2,976 |
| July 2026 | $3,116 |
| August 2026 | $3,086 |
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Can I afford to live at 281 Monmouth St #3?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$82,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $82,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,050.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 years ago | $2,050 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $2,100 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $1,600 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $1,700 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $1,650 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $1,650 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 9 years ago | $1,650 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 281 Monmouth St #3
Frank R. Conwell School - P.S. 3
111 bright st
jersey city, NJ, 7302
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
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
P.S. 226M
345 e 15th st
new york, NY, 10003
PK, K-12Public
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Getting around Jersey City near 281 Monmouth St #3
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
6/10
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
8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 281 Monmouth St #3, Jersey City
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
7/10
Several 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
8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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