BELA and The Bedford form a two-building Bergen-Lafayette rental community with in-home laundry, a fitness center and yoga room, resident lounge, rooftop and amenity terraces, guest studio and on-site car and bike parking. Residents praise the maintenance and leasing teams; inconsistent staffing, package and security concerns, amenity upkeep and slow deposit follow-through drive the strongest complaints.
Residents frequently praise individual leasing, maintenance and building staff and the sense of community. The recurring concerns involve reduced front-desk coverage, shared-space upkeep, security and packages, plus difficult communication around deposits after move-out.
Residents repeatedly name maintenance and superintendent staff who communicate clearly, resolve apartment issues promptly and leave the work area clean.
Many applicants and residents praise hands-on tours, helpful explanations and friendly support during leasing and renewal.
Positive accounts value the modern apartments, rooftop, fitness spaces and a friendly atmosphere across the two properties.
Critical accounts describe reduced staffing, unsecured packages and theft or access concerns around the garage and building exits.
Residents mention poorly maintained rooftop and barbecue areas, landscaping, lighting and cleaning after staffing changes.
Several former residents report long waits, unanswered messages or unexplained deductions when trying to recover a security deposit.
Two-building Jersey City complex where every home has a GE washer/dryer, dishwasher and centralized heating and cooling; residents of both buildings share the BELA fitness center and yoga room, the grill roof deck and an indoor garage with bike room. Entry is by key fob and intercom, with package lockers.
* Fees apply to marked amenities. See Costs in the Availability tab.
Also here: Bike storage · Yoga room · Guest suite · Resident lounge and clubhouse · Resident portal · On-site management
BELA and The Bedford is located at 74 Maple Street, Jersey City, NJ 07304. BELA is at 74 Maple Street and The Bedford is at 374 Communipaw Avenue in Bergen-Lafayette. Liberty State Park light rail and neighborhood restaurants are nearby, but the exact walk and daily route differ between the two buildings.

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Budget about $320/month on top of rent for utilities, internet, renters insurance and the required $50 monthly amenity fee.
| Cost | Monthly amount |
|---|---|
Utilities Utilities Electricity~$100 Paid separately. Estimated $100/month. Gas~$50 Paid separately. Estimated $50/month. Water and sewer~$50 Paid separately. Estimated $50/month. Utility administration$5.75 $5.75/month for utility billing. Source: BELA fees · PSE&G rates · PSE&G bill illustration · 70 Greene utility illustrations | ~$205.75 |
Internet Internet We estimate $50/month for a basic internet plan. Source: BELA fees · Verizon plans | ~$50 |
Renters insurance Renters insurance Liability insurance is required. Estimated $15/month for your own policy. Source: BELA fees · Lemonade NJ estimates | ~$15 |
Amenities Amenities Required amenity membership costs $50 per apartment each month. Source: BELA fees | $50 |
Estimated monthly total
~$320| Cost | One-time amount |
|---|---|
| Application Application $50 application fee per applicant. Source: BELA fees | $50/applicant |
| Security deposit Security deposit Refundable security deposit equal to one month’s rent. Source: BELA fees | One month’s rent |
| Utility setup Utility setup One-time utility account setup fee. Source: BELA fees | $20 |
