CMPND at 26 Van Reipen is a 235-apartment Journal Square rental with a fitness and yoga room, rooftop lounge, game lounge and bowling alley, plus separately priced coworking at the same address. Applicants praise the leasing team and practical PATH access; residents raise concerns about nearby construction, sound transfer and management communication.
The most useful resident cautions concern nearby construction, sound transfer and management communication after move-in.
Residents describe multiple nearby work sites, street noise and weak sound separation, including noise during work-from-home hours.
A detailed resident account describes poor follow-up on a noise complaint and an apartment-entry dispute that required leaving work to supervise the visit.
Journal Square rental tower where every apartment includes a washer/dryer, dishwasher and wall-unit air conditioning; residents have a concierge-attended lobby, package room with Amazon Lockers, fitness center and yoga room, and a rooftop lounge and terrace with grills.
Also here: Bowling alley and golf simulator · Coworking floor (separate membership) · Game lounge and party room · Lobby cafe
CMPND is located at 26 Van Reipen Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306. CMPND is about three minutes from Journal Square PATH and three to five minutes from several groceries, including Food Story, Apna Bazar and Patel Brothers. The short station walk is the practical advantage; active construction and street noise around the building are the main location tradeoffs in resident accounts.
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Studios ask about 7% more than the Journal Square median. One-bedrooms ask about the same as the Journal Square median.
| Apartment | Range | Median rent | Median size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,350–$2,550 | $2,450 +7% vs area | — |
| 1 bed | $2,600–$3,200 | $2,800 Same as area | — |
No free-rent offers appeared in the past year’s listings.

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| Apartment | Beds | Rent | Size (sq ft) | Available | Days listed | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#908#908 | Studio | $2,600 | — | Sep 22, 26 | 17 | StreetEasy |
#2205#2205 | 1 bed | $3,200 | — | Oct 13, 26 | 17 | StreetEasy |
#1203#1203 | 1 bed | $3,250 | — | Sep 22, 26 | 17 | StreetEasy |
#PH2#PH2 | 1 bed | $3,350 | — | Sep 22, 26 | 17 | StreetEasy |
#1403#1403 | 1 bed | $3,350 | — | Oct 13, 26 | 17 | StreetEasy |
How fast they go: Recent listings spent a median of 49 days on the market, versus 17 days at comparable apartment buildings nearby. Fewer than 1% left within a week, which means that for most apartments you have a bit more time to compare and arrange tours.
| Apartment | Beds | Last asking rent | Size (sq ft) | Last on market | Est. lease end | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#2406#2406 | Studio | $2,550 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2506#2506 | Studio | $2,550 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1904#1904 | 1 bed | $3,200 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2306#2306 | 1 bed | $3,100 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#PH5#PH5 | 1 bed | $3,150 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1407#1407 | Studio | $2,500 | — | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2007#2007 | Studio | $2,550 | — | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2107#2107 | Studio | $2,550 | — | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1509#1509 | 1 bed | $2,950 | — | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#805#805 | 1 bed | $2,900 | — | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2109#2109 | Studio | $3,290 | — | ~3 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#607#607 | Studio | $2,250 | — | ~3 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1302#1302 | 1 bed | $2,640 | — | ~3 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1604#1604 | 1 bed | $3,593 | — | ~3 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#501#501 | 1 bed | $2,700 | — | ~3 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#602#602 | 1 bed | $2,600 | — | ~3 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#604#604 | 1 bed | $3,500 | — | ~3 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2601#2601 | 3 beds | $5,300 | 1,074 | ~3 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1109#1109 | 1 bed | $2,950 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2009#2009 | Studio | $2,998 | — | ~3 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1601#1601 | 1 bed | $3,476 | — | ~3 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1702#1702 | 1 bed | $3,360 | — | ~3 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#503#503 | 1 bed | $3,000 | — | ~3 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#601#601 | 1 bed | $2,700 | — | ~3 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#701#701 | 1 bed | $3,383 | — | ~3 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#804#804 | 1 bed | $3,733 | — | ~3 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2501#2501 | 3 beds | $5,300 | 1,074 | ~3 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2701#2701 | 3 beds | $5,300 | 1,074 | ~3 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
Past availability and off-market dates suggest these apartments may be nearing the end of their current lease. If a resident doesn’t renew, the apartment could become available. Ask the leasing team early about any unit that interests you.
New listings in past 12 months
Budget about $300/month on top of rent for gas, water, sewer and trash, electricity, internet and the required $75 monthly amenity fee.
| Cost | Monthly amount |
|---|---|
Utilities Utilities Gas, water, sewer and trash$75 Required utility bundle costs $75/month. Electricity~$100 Electricity is paid separately. We estimate $100/month. Source: CMPND 26 Van Reipen fees · PSE&G electric rates | ~$175 |
Internet Internet Internet is paid separately. We estimate $50/month for a basic plan. Source: CMPND 26 Van Reipen fees · Verizon plans | ~$50 |
Amenities Amenities Required amenity fee is $75/month. Source: CMPND 26 Van Reipen fees | $75 |
Estimated monthly total
~$300