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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Pet Friendly
  • Luxury
  • Cozy living spaces
  • Amazing views
  • Fabulous amenities
  • Spacious interior upgrades
  • Wrought iron balconies

Location

155 Washington St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA|The Waterfront
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Management

Equity Residential

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Leasing office

(862) 217-5519

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10:00 am–6:00 pm ET

Property Overview

Portside Towers presents an exceptional living option with a Zumper Expert Rating of 9.3, reflecting its quality, amenities, and location. The property shines with a perfect amenities rating and a top location score, ensuring residents enjoy breathtaking views and spacious interiors. With a competitive price rating and transparency evident in its detailed presentation, Portside Towers is positioned well within the market, highlighting its remarkable value for renters.

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Zumper Expert Rating

9.3
Excellent
Portside Towers is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Amenities and Location, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • More space
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Floor plans

CSStudio1 bath570+ sqft$2,732–$2,988 /mo2 units available
CStudio1 bath540 sqft$3,002 /mo1 unit available
L1 bed1 bath700 sqft$3,317 /mo1 unit available
E1 & J11 bed1 bath913 sqft$3,864–$3,886 /mo2 units available
M22 bed2 bath1,470 sqft$5,122 /mo1 unit available
N22 bed2 bath1,220 sqft$5,123 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Portside Towers

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningBalcony
CarpetDryer
PatioPrivate Balcony
ViewWalk-in Closet
Window Coverings

Appliances

DishwasherGarbage Disposal
In-Unit LaundryMicrowave
Refrigerator

Building

Business CenterCats OK
Dogs OKElevator
Fitness CenterFree Weights
Onsite LaundryResidents Lounge
Roof Deck

Grounds

Assigned ParkingGarage Parking
Outdoor SpaceStorage
Tennis Courts

Services

Availability 24 HoursConcierge Service
On-Site MaintenanceOn-Site Management
Package Service

Other

Short Term Lease
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Application Fee

One-time. Agent application fee.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time.

$1,800–$2,500

OPTIONAL FEES

Parking Policy

Garage Parking

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit3

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit3

Cat

Pet Rent

Monthly. 3 cats max.

$50

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$0

Pet Deposit

One-time deposit per pet.

$0

Dog

Pet Rent

Monthly. 3 dogs max.

$80

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$450

Pet Deposit

One-time deposit per pet.

$0

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Building details

Property details

Year built1995
Units527
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About Portside Towers

HomeApartments in Jersey CityThe Waterfront Portside Towers

Portside Towers Apartments life is defined by Manhattan elegance in the heart of a historic, vibrant Jersey City neighborhood. Minutes from Manhattan and soaring over the Hudson River, Portside Towers Apartments offers apartment homes with spacious interior upgrades designed for both luxury and convenience. A dramatic lobby, wrought iron balconies with amazing views, cozy living spaces and fabulous amenities will exceed your expectations. The New York Waterway, Path Station and the NJ train are minutes away and Wall Street is just a 10 minute commute when you call Portside Towers apartments your home. Come check out everything Portside Towers Apartments have to offer!


Year Built: 1995

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Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.3
/10
Excellent
Portside Towers is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Amenities and Location, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated Portside Towers
Price·8A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Scoring a 8/10, Portside Towers is a great option for renters looking for apartments in The Waterfront. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Portside Towers stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Portside Towers offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
Portside Towers has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at Portside Towers.
Trustworthiness·9A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Portside Towers has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

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 Portside Towers compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 1-bedroom is 97 sqft larger than other listings nearby
More space
The 3-bedroom is 570 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 2-bedroom is 84 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Package service
More secure storage for delivery
Pet friendly
This property allows pets
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in The Waterfront

Studio apartments at Portside Towers cost about 12% less than the average rent price for studios in The Waterfront.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 4% lower than 1-bedrooms in The Waterfront.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Portside Towers to be 1% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in The Waterfront.

Median rents as of Mar 21 2026.
The Waterfront
Jersey City
A table of studio rental data trends in Jersey City
MonthMedian Rent
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
March 2026$2,836
A table of studio rental data trends in The Waterfront
MonthMedian Rent
April 2024$3,164
May 2024$3,256
June 2024$3,299
July 2024$3,302
August 2024$3,295
September 2024$3,289
October 2024$3,256
November 2024$3,141
December 2024$3,097
January 2025$3,177
February 2025$3,132
March 2025$3,338
April 2025$3,505
May 2025$3,229
June 2025$3,061
July 2025$3,437
August 2025$3,402
September 2025$3,504
October 2025$3,358
November 2025$3,336
December 2025$3,317
January 2026$3,315
February 2026$3,302
March 2026$3,288

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 155 Washington St?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$114,680/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $114,680 annually to afford this studio median monthly rent price of $2,867.
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Schools near Portside Towers

Cornelia F. Bradford School - P.S. 16

96 sussex st

jersey city, NJ, 7302

PK, K-5Public
A-

P.S. 94M

55 battery pl

new york, NY, 10280

K-12Public

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. 226M

345 e 15th st

new york, NY, 10003

PK, K-12Public
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Getting around Jersey City near 155 Washington St

Walking

9/10
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

8/10
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 155 Washington St, Jersey City

Groceries

7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Variety of cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

8/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within walking distance

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