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291 Forrest Street291 Forrest Street, Jersey City, NJ 07304, USA
House for rent
| Monthly rent | $2,800–$2,950 |
|---|---|
| Beds | 2–3 |
| Baths | 2 |
| Sqft | 1,600 |
5+ Days Ago
2 Bed 2 bath unit
Address details
| Units | 2 |
|---|---|
| Units available | 2 |
| Neighborhood | |
| City | |
| Zip code | 07304 |
Highlights
- tennis courts
- conveniently located
- basketball courts
- spacious units
- playgrounds
- original wood floors
Units
291 Forrest Street, Jersey City, NJ
291 Forrest Street Jersey City, NJ
Available
2
2 Beds
2 Baths
$2,950
High Ceilings • Fireplace • Hardwood Floor
Available
1
3 Beds
2 Baths
$2,800
In-Unit Laundry • High Ceilings • Fireplace • Hardwood Floor • Dishwasher
Amenities for 291 Forrest Street
Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.
Building
- Outdoor Space
Unit Amenities
- High Ceilings
- Fireplace
- Hardwood Floor
- In-Unit Laundry
- Dishwasher
Policies at 291 Forrest Street
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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About 291 Forrest Street
Explore the charm of 291 Forrest St in Jersey City's Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood! This unique split-level property features 2 units, offering 2-3 bedroom options with spacious layouts spanning around 1600 square feet. Residents can enjoy an array of amenities, including a fireplace, hardwood floors, outdoor space, and dishwasher. The building boasts original wood floors, exposed brick, and high ceilings, adding to its character. Take advantage of the nearby tennis and basketball courts, as well as the playgrounds. With only 2 units, this property offers a cozy and intimate living experience. One of the highlights of this property is its convenient location, making it easy to get around the city. Note that this property is not pet-friendly and offers long-term rentals only.
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Address details
| Units | 2 |
|---|---|
| Units available | 2 |
| Neighborhood | |
| City | |
| Zip code | 07304 |
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 291 Forrest Street, Jersey City, NJ 07304, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 3-bedroom is 650 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 800 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.5 mile away
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features available
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
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Rent trends in Jersey City
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 291 Forrest St #2 to be 26% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Bergen - Lafayette.
3-bedroom apartments at 291 Forrest St #2 cost about 8% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Bergen - Lafayette.
Median rents as of Feb 28 2026.
Bergen - Lafayette
Jersey City
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $2,919 |
| April 2024 | $2,787 |
| May 2024 | $2,805 |
| June 2024 | $2,812 |
| July 2024 | $2,880 |
| August 2024 | $2,870 |
| 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 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $1,998 |
| April 2024 | $1,989 |
| May 2024 | $1,886 |
| June 2024 | $1,888 |
| July 2024 | $1,875 |
| August 2024 | $1,924 |
| September 2024 | $1,972 |
| October 2024 | $1,920 |
| November 2024 | $2,036 |
| December 2024 | $2,273 |
| January 2025 | $2,240 |
| February 2025 | $2,190 |
| March 2025 | $2,135 |
| April 2025 | $2,090 |
| May 2025 | $1,988 |
| June 2025 | $1,964 |
| July 2025 | $1,948 |
| August 2025 | $1,920 |
| September 2025 | $1,941 |
| October 2025 | $2,002 |
| November 2025 | $2,080 |
| December 2025 | $2,047 |
| January 2026 | $2,034 |
| February 2026 | $2,065 |
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Rent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$118,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $118,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,950.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | $2,950 | 2 bed | 2 bath |
Schools near 291 Forrest St #2
Ollie Culbreth Jr. School - P.S. 14
153 union st
jersey city, NJ, 7304
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 291 Forrest Street
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
8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 291 Forrest Street, Jersey City
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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