3 Journal Square

2935 John F Kennedy Boulevard, NJ 07306 4.1 ★ (230 reviews)

Rental building

Summary

3 Journal Square offers in-unit laundry, a staffed lobby and a rooftop lounge close to Journal Square PATH. Residents value the commute, apartment layouts and friendly team. Train and construction noise, along with inconsistent follow-through on some repairs, are the main tradeoffs.

240 unitsBuilt 2017Managed by Greystar

Reviews

Residents praise the location, staff and shared spaces, with several describing improvements under the team that arrived in 2025. Complaints still mention noise and uneven communication about repairs.

What residents praise

A practical PATH commute

Residents repeatedly highlight the short walk to PATH, buses and everyday shopping.

Helpful team and appealing shared spaces

Residents praise maintenance, the roof lounge and dog park, with recent accounts describing clean common areas and community events.

What residents complain about

Train and construction noise

Residents mention train noise and nearby construction, including morning disturbance. Exposure and window performance matter.

Some concerns need repeated follow-up

Residents describe delays resolving plumbing, building-service and deposit questions, even while others praise individual staff.

Amenities

3 Journal Square is a 24/7 concierge tower where every home has a full-size washer/dryer, dishwasher and air conditioning. Residents get a 24-hour gym and yoga studio, a rooftop lounge, playground and dog park, package receiving, and limited unassigned spaces in the covered garage; there is no pool.

In the apartment

In-unit laundry

Air conditioning

Dishwasher

In the building

24-hour doorman

Elevator

Fitness center

Pool

Not available

Shared outdoor space

On-site parking^*

Package service

Resident storage

Not available

* Fees apply to marked amenities. See Costs in the Availability tab.

Also here: Resident lounge · Party room · Conference room · Cinema room · Valet dry cleaning

Location

3 Journal Square is located at 2935 John F Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07306. The JFK Boulevard location puts Journal Square PATH and the bus terminal close. It is distinct from Journal Squared and The Journal, with a busy transport-hub setting of its own.

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Availability

No apartments currently listed.

Check the building website for the latest availability.

Costs on top of rent

Budget about $290/month on top of rent for utilities, internet, renters insurance and the required $55 monthly amenity fee.

Recurring costs

Cost	Monthly amount
Utilities Utilities Electricity~$100 Paid separately. Estimated $100/month. Water and sewer~$50 Paid separately. Estimated $50/month. Trash$15 $15/month for trash. Utility administration$5.12 $5.12 monthly billing fee. Source: 3 Journal Square fee guide · PSE&G rates · 70 Greene utility illustrations	~$170.12
Internet Internet We estimate $50/month for a basic internet plan. Source: 3 Journal Square fee guide · Verizon plans	~$50
Renters insurance Renters insurance Liability insurance is required. Estimated $15/month for your own policy. Source: 3 Journal Square fee guide · Lemonade NJ estimates	~$15
Amenities Amenities Required $55 monthly lifestyle fee per apartment for amenities and community services. Source: 3 Journal Square fee guide	$55

Estimated monthly total

~$290

Also available: Parking ($325/month) · Pets ($65/month)

At move-in

Cost	One-time amount
Application Application $50 per applicant. Source: 3 Journal Square fee guide	$50/applicant
Security deposit Security deposit Refundable deposit; the amount depends on screening. Source: 3 Journal Square fee guide	Varies by approval
Utility setup Utility setup One-time utility account setup fee. Source: 3 Journal Square fee guide	$17

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