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36 Journal Square Plz, Jersey City, NJ 07306, USA|Journal Square
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Property Overview
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- Covered parking
- Elevator
Great for
Wellness
Amenities for 36 Journal Square Plz, Journal Square
Apartment Amenities
| Deck |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Business Center | Elevator |
| Fitness Center | Onsite Laundry |
| Residents Lounge | Roof Deck |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space | Swimming Pool |
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One-time. Refundable.
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
|---|
About 36 Journal Square Plz
ZMP106442481 - Welcome to The Journal, one of Journal Squares premier luxury rental residences. This modern high-rise offers thoughtfully designed homes with floor-to-ceiling windows, contemporary finishes, and sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline. Residents enjoy an elevated lifestyle with full-service amenities including a 24-hour attended lobby, state-of-the-art fitness center, resident lounges, coworking spaces, rooftop terraces, and landscaped outdoor areas perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Located just steps from the Journal Square Transportation Center, The Journal provides effortless access to Manhattan and Downtown Jersey City, along with nearby dining, cafes, and everyday conveniences. Modern living. Unmatched convenience. All in the heart of Journal Square.
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 36 Journal Square Plz, Jersey City, NJ 07306, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 miles away
- Covered parking
- Garage, covered, or indoor parking is available at this address
- Elevator
- Improved accessibility features
- Extra Storage
- In-unit features
- Fitness center
- A gym just a few steps away
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building
- Outdoor space
- One or more rentals here have easy access to the outdoors
- Package service
- More secure storage for delivery
- Pool
- Pool access available at this location
- Roof deck
- Access to public roof space
Considerations
- Priced higher than average
- Some 1-bedrooms here are $1518 more than the median rent in this area
- Priced higher than average
- Some 2-bedrooms here are $2826 more than the median rent in this area
- Priced higher than average
- Some 3-bedrooms here are $3550 more than the median rent in this area
- Priced higher than average
- Some studios here are $277 more than the median rent in this area
- 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
2-bedroom apartments at 36 Journal Square Plz cost about 28% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Jersey City.
Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
Journal Square
Jersey City
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $3,664 |
| 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 | $2,812 |
| October 2026 | $2,974 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,900 |
| December 2024 | $3,050 |
| January 2025 | $3,050 |
| February 2025 | $3,093 |
| March 2025 | $2,835 |
| April 2025 | $2,843 |
| May 2025 | $2,774 |
| June 2025 | $2,923 |
| July 2025 | $2,670 |
| August 2025 | $2,442 |
| September 2025 | $2,555 |
| October 2025 | $2,728 |
| November 2025 | $2,817 |
| December 2025 | $3,087 |
| January 2026 | $2,921 |
| February 2026 | $2,917 |
| March 2026 | $3,220 |
| April 2026 | $3,425 |
| May 2026 | $3,495 |
| June 2026 | $3,747 |
| July 2026 | $3,617 |
| August 2026 | $3,503 |
| September 2026 | $3,632 |
| October 2026 | $4,325 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 36 Journal Square Plz?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$221,760/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $221,760 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $5,544.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Beds, 2 Baths | This month | $5,513 | 2 bed | 2 bath | |
| Studio, 1 Bath | This month | $3,092 | Studio | 1 bath | |
| 2 Beds, 2 Baths | This month | $5,544 | 2 bed | 2 bath | |
| 2 Beds, 2 Baths | This month | $5,396 | 2 bed | 2 bath | |
| Studio, 1 Bath | This month | $3,105 | Studio | 1 bath | |
| 1 Bed, 1 Bath | This month | $3,915 | 1 bed | 1 bath | |
| 2 Beds, 2 Baths | This month | $5,333 | 2 bed | 2 bath | |
| 2 Beds, 2 Baths | This month | $5,576 | 2 bed | 2 bath | |
| This month | $3,443 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 36 Journal Square Plz
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 36 Journal Square Plz
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
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 36 Journal Square Plz, 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
Explore the area around 36 Journal Square Plz
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Rainbow
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10 Spot Plus
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Magic Sneakers of Jersey City
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Lord's Inc
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Oran Boutique
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Starbucks
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Dunkin'
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City Cafe & Grill
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Dunkin'
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Dunkin'
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Buffalo Wild Wings GO
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Patel Brothers
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Churrasqueria JC
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McGinley Square Pub
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Astor Bar & Grill
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Mira Farms Corp
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Welcome Halal Meat & Grocery
772 Newark Ave
BNC Inc
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Hot Breads of Jersey City
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Karen Bakery
90 Garrison Ave
Hudson County Community College Park
Park
Park
Cosmo “Gussy” DiSanto Memorial Playground
Recreation Ground
Pizza Twist-Journal Sq Jersey City NJ
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McDonald's
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Hummus Republic
2 Journal Square Plz
New York Fried Chicken
2821 John F Kennedy Blvd
Buffalo Wild Wings GO
2825 John F Kennedy Blvd
JFK Blvd East of Tonnelle Ave
Bayonne - Jersey City, Bayonne - Jersey City - New York
JFK Blvd East of Tonnelle Ave
Bayonne - Jersey City - New York, Duncan - Mallory - NJ 440
JFK Blvd / Cottage St
Bayonne - Jersey City - New York, Jersey City - Journal Square - Secaucus, N Bergen - Jersey City - Journal Square, Jersey City - Journal Square - New York
Journal Square Transportation Center
Jersey City - Hoboken, Greenville - Journal Square - Exchange Pl, Bayonne - Jersey City, Bergen Avenue, Duncan - Mallory - NJ 440, Bayonne - Jersey City - New York
Sip Ave / Tonnelle Ave
Greenville - Journal Square - Exchange Pl, Duncan - Mallory - NJ 440, Bayonne - Jersey City - New York, Bayonne - Jersey City
Hoboken
Bergen County Line, Main Line, Pascack Valley Line, Gladstone Branch, Morristown Line, Port Jervis Line, Montclair-Boonton Line, Meadowlands Line
Secaucus Lower Level
Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line, Bergen County Line, Main Line, Morristown Line, Pascack Valley Line, Montclair-Boonton Line, Port Jervis Line, Raritan Valley Line, Gladstone Branch, Meadowlands Line
Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
Northeast Regional, Acela, Keystone Service, Empire Service, Vermonter, Adirondack, Carolinian, Crescent, Ethan Allen Express, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf, Palmetto, Pennsylvanian, Silver Meteor, Cardinal
Penn Station
Babylon Branch, Ronkonkoma Branch, Port Jefferson Branch, Port Washington Branch, Long Beach Branch, Far Rockaway Branch, Hempstead Branch, West Hempstead Branch, City Terminal Zone, Montauk Branch, Oyster Bay Branch
New York Penn Station
Northeast Corridor, Morristown Line, North Jersey Coast Line, Montclair-Boonton Line, Raritan Valley Line, Gladstone Branch
Journal Square
Newark - World Trade Center, Journal Square - 33rd Street via Hoboken
2nd Street
West Side Avenue - Tonnelle Avenue
2nd Street
Tonnelle Avenue - Hoboken Terminal
Grove Street
Journal Square - 33rd Street via Hoboken, Newark - World Trade Center
Jersey Avenue
8th Street - Hoboken Terminal
Other units at this address
36 Journal Square Plz, Jersey City, NJ
36 Journal Square Plz Jersey City, NJ
Occupied
Studio, 1 Bath
Studio
1 Bath
$2,939
On-Site Laundry • In-Unit Laundry • Dishwasher • Deck
Occupied
1302N
Studio
1 Bath
$2,997
Hardwood Floor • In-Unit Laundry • Dishwasher • Air Conditioning
Occupied
1 Bed, 1 Bath
1 Bed
1 Bath
$3,443
On-Site Laundry • In-Unit Laundry • Dishwasher • Deck
Occupied
2 Beds, 1 Bath
2 Beds
1 Bath
$5,126
On-Site Laundry • In-Unit Laundry • Dishwasher • Deck
Occupied
3 Beds, 2 Baths
3 Beds
2 Baths
$6,750
On-Site Laundry • In-Unit Laundry • Dishwasher • Deck
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