Journal Square Urby is a newer rental two minutes from PATH, with compact design-led apartments, a rooftop pool and deck, 24-hour gym, work and event spaces, a dog park and an on-site restaurant. Residents strongly praise the staff, cleanliness, community and views; package handling and a less helpful management experience during move-out are the limited recurring cautions.
The resident record is unusually positive, including accounts from people who stayed more than a year and consistently praise both the service team and the social atmosphere. The few material drawbacks concern lost packages and a management change that made one resident's move-out less accommodating than the rest of the stay.
Residents describe smooth move-ins, quick answers and minor repairs handled promptly, with the welcome-desk and maintenance teams repeatedly singled out for thoughtful help.
Resident events, fitness classes and familiar staff make it easy to meet neighbors, and several residents say the building quickly felt like home.
The rooftop pool, gym, lounge, skyline views and two-minute PATH walk are the combination residents mention most often when explaining the building's appeal.
One resident reports repeated lost or misdelivered packages despite the building's digital package system and lockers.
A former resident loved the building overall but found the newer management less flexible and communicative during an early move-out and loading-dock problem.
Journal Square Urby is a 25-story Jersey City tower with a 24-hour welcome desk, a gym and yoga studio, an outdoor heated rooftop pool, a landscaped roof deck with grills and a dog park, and package lockers; every apartment has an in-unit washer/dryer, dishwasher and air conditioning.
* Fees apply to marked amenities. See Costs in the Availability tab.
Also here: Bike storage · BRBQ café, bar and restaurant in the lobby · The Parlor private-event room · Library/study room · Work-from-home spaces and 25th-floor Garden Room · Keyless apartment entry
Journal Square Urby is located at 532 Summit Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306. Journal Square PATH is about two minutes away, making the Manhattan commute the clearest location advantage. Groceries begin on the same block, with several more markets and small parks within a fifteen-minute walk, so daily errands generally do not require a car.

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| Apartment | Beds | Last asking rent | Size (sq ft) | Last on market | Est. lease end | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#1017#1017 | 1 bed | $2,806 | — | ~3 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1909#1909 | 3 beds | $6,311 | 1,422 | ~3 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1809#1809 | 3 beds | $5,825 | 1,415 | ~3 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1117#1117 | 1 bed | $2,992 | 747 | ~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.
Budget about $200/month on top of rent for electricity, internet and the required $50 monthly amenity fee.
| Cost | Monthly amount |
|---|---|
Utilities Utilities Electricity~$100 Electricity is paid separately. We estimate $100/month. Source: Journal Square Urby renter report · PSE&G rates | ~$100 |
Internet Internet Internet is paid separately. We estimate $50/month for a basic plan. | ~$50 |
Amenities Amenities Required amenity fee is $50/month. | $50 |
Estimated monthly total
~$200| Cost | One-time amount |
|---|---|
| Application Application $50 application fee per applicant. | $50/applicant |
| Security deposit Security deposit Refundable security deposit of $1,000. | $1,000 |
