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Aquablu at Newport

110 River Drive South, NJ 07310
3.7 ★ (93 reviews)
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Summary

Aquablu is a Newport waterfront rental with in-unit laundry, individual climate control, a 30th-floor sky lounge, roof deck, fitness center, package lockers and garage access. Residents strongly praise the doormen, maintenance team, views and location, while management communication, renewal increases, apartment finish quality and occasional repair or building-work disruption are the main cautions.

355 unitsOpened 2009Managed by Newport Rentals

Reviews

The strongest and most repeated story is the on-site team: residents describe the doormen and maintenance staff as warm, fast and dependable, often over many years. The more critical accounts separate that service from concerns about management response, steep renewals, renovation disruption and apartment materials or systems that do not always match the luxury positioning.

Google
3.7
93 reviews
ApartmentRatings
3.9
2 reviews
Yelp
2.6
14 reviews

What residents praise

Doormen and maintenance staff earn long-term loyalty

Residents repeatedly praise the front desk for warm, attentive service and maintenance for handling appliances, air conditioning and everyday repairs quickly.

Waterfront views and Newport convenience stand out

Residents value bright apartments, Manhattan views, the roof deck and easy access to PATH, the waterfront and the broader Newport neighborhood.

The building generally feels clean and well cared for

Long-term residents describe tidy common areas, responsive on-site teams and a safe, welcoming atmosphere that has kept them in the building for years.

What residents complain about

Renewals and management communication can be difficult

Some residents report steep rent increases and unanswered messages when a problem moves beyond the on-site staff.

Apartment finish and repair quality can vary

Critical accounts describe flimsy materials, new-apartment defects, appliance or internet problems and repairs that were needed soon after move-in.

Building work and systems can disrupt daily life

Residents mention prolonged balcony work and occasional water-related noise, so ask about current projects and inspect the exact apartment rather than relying on the tower’s overall condition.

Amenities

Aquablu is a 33-story Newport high-rise with in-unit washer/dryers, dishwashers and through-wall air conditioning in every apartment, a 24-hour doorman and concierge, an in-building gym, package lockers and a waterfront roof deck with grills. Pool access is at the Newport Swim & Fitness club within the complex, and garage parking is third-party.

In the apartment
In-unit laundry
Through-wall air
Dishwasher
In the building
24-hour doorman
Elevator
Fitness center
Pool*
Shared outdoor space
On-site parking*
Package service
Resident storage*

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

Also here: Skylounge · Dog run · Tennis and pickleball courts · Seasonal ice rink · Business center

Location

Aquablu at Newport is located at 110 River Drive South, Jersey City, NJ 07310. Aquablu sits on the Newport waterfront near Newport Green, the Hudson River promenade and neighborhood shops. Newport PATH is within a short walk, with Hoboken Terminal and Grove Street providing additional connections farther away.

TransitSupermarketsParks
  • 5 min
    NewportPATH
  • 13 min
    HobokenPATH

Rent history

One-bedrooms ask about 4% more than the Newport median and are around 1% larger. Two-bedrooms ask about 5% less than the Newport median and are around 3% smaller.

Typical rents

Typical rents
Final asking rents from listings that ended in the past year, compared with the same apartment size across buildings in Newport.
Studio
$3,161median / mo
−4% vs area
$3,091–$3,343691 sq ft · 23% larger than area
1 bed
$4,021median / mo
+4% vs area
$3,263–$4,592805 sq ft · 1% larger than area
2 beds
$5,115median / mo
−5% vs area
$4,196–$6,1411,115 sq ft · 3% smaller than area
3 beds
$6,864median / mo
−5% vs area
$5,595–$7,4811,354 sq ft · 7% smaller than area

Concessions

Historical concessions
Free-rent offers on listings that ended in the past year, including listings with no offer.
AllStudio1 bed2 beds3 beds4+ beds

About one in three listings offered free rent, most commonly one month. If the apartment you like doesn’t include an offer, it’s worth asking whether leasing can extend one.

No free rent recorded: 68%0.05 months: 1%0.5 months: 12%1 month: 14%1.5 months: 5%
32%of listings offered free rent
No free rent recorded
68%(85 of 125)
0.05 months
1%(1 of 125)
0.5 months
12%(15 of 125)
1 month
14%(18 of 125)
1.5 months
5%(6 of 125)

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