Journal Squared brings together Towers 1, 2 and 3 beside the Journal Square PATH hub, with in-unit laundry, pools, gyms and extensive work and recreation spaces. Residents often praise apartment repairs and the convenience of the location. Elevator waits and uneven management and package service are recurring tradeoffs, with experiences differing by tower.
Apartment repairs, transit access and the amenity selection draw praise. Elevator waits, package handling and management follow-through recur in complaints.
Residents repeatedly describe quick, practical help with appliances, plumbing and AC, including follow-up visits when needed.
The covered station connection is a major convenience, especially for residents commuting to Manhattan.
Residents value the gyms, pools, classes and variety of study and social spaces across the community.
Slow or crowded elevators recur in accounts from different towers. Include the trip from your prospective floor when testing the commute.
Some residents report delayed package pickup and repeated chasing for replies, while others describe helpful staff. The day-to-day experience varies by team and tower.
Residents report both quiet homes and intrusive neighbor or construction noise. Listen inside the actual apartment rather than judging from the lobby.
Journal Squared shares fitness centers, studios, outdoor pools and recreation spaces across its three connected towers. Apartments have in-unit washers and dryers.
* Fees apply to marked amenities. See Costs in the Availability tab.
Also here: Playrooms · Dog amenities · Music rooms · Bike storage
Journal Squared is located at 615 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306. The covered connection to Journal Square’s PATH and bus hub is the main advantage. The surrounding streets are busy, and nearby construction can affect apartments facing it.
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Asking rents tend to carry a premium over the wider Journal Square area. Compare the tower and lease term before treating two similar floor plans as equivalent.
| Apartment | Range | Median rent | Median size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,650–$3,105 | $2,735 +19% vs area | — |
| 1 bed | $3,050–$4,350 | $3,330 +19% vs area | — |
| 2 beds | $4,400–$4,905 | $4,667 | — |
About one in four listings offered free rent, most commonly one month.
23% of listings offered free rent, most commonly one month.
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.
22% of listings offered free rent, most commonly one month.
No free-rent offers appeared in the past year’s listings.

Compare for a downtown Jersey City location near Whole Foods and PATH, with a pool and extensive indoor recreation.

A waterfront-area alternative near Exchange Place, with a pool and gym in a single tower.
| Apartment | Beds | Rent | Size (sq ft) | Available | Days listed | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#1404#1404 | Studio | $2,980 | 549 | Oct 27, 26 | 23 | StreetEasy |
#1504#1504 | Studio | $3,035 | 400 | Oct 7, 26 | 23 | StreetEasy |
#2901#2901 | Studio | $3,040 | 496 | Nov 3, 26 | 23 | StreetEasy |
#1806#1806 | Studio | $3,210 | — | Sep 22, 26 | 23 | StreetEasy |
#1613#1613 | Studio | $3,230 | — | Sep 26, 26 | 23 | StreetEasy |
#911#911 | Studio | $3,260 | 502 | Sep 22, 26 | 23 | StreetEasy |
#2510#2510 | Studio | $3,310 | 466 | Nov 7, 26 | 23 | StreetEasy |
#3709#3709 | Studio | $3,330 | 467 | Sep 22, 26 | 23 | StreetEasy |
#5101#5101 | 1 bed | $3,285 | 630 | Oct 7, 26 | 23 | StreetEasy |
#1901#1901 | 1 bed | $3,420 | 656 | Oct 19, 26 | 23 | StreetEasy |
#2803#2803 | 1 bed | $3,445 | 538 | Oct 17, 26 | 23 | StreetEasy |
#3405#3405 | 1 bed | $3,475 | — | Oct 6, 26 | 23 | StreetEasy |
#2902#2902 | 1 bed | $3,525 | — | Sep 22, 26 | 23 | StreetEasy |
#1402#1402 | 1 bed | $3,645 | 716 | Nov 7, 26 | 23 | StreetEasy |
#5205#5205 | 1 bed | $3,675 | — | Sep 22, 26 | 23 | StreetEasy |
#3503#3503 | 1 bed | $3,735 | — | Oct 13, 26 | 23 | StreetEasy |
#2412#2412 | 1 bed | $4,075 | 870 | Sep 22, 26 | 23 | StreetEasy |
#PH36#PH36 | 1 bed | $4,275 | 692 | Sep 22, 26 | 23 | StreetEasy |
#4310#4310 | 2 beds | $5,135 | — | Sep 22, 26 | 23 | StreetEasy |
#1110#1110 | 2 beds | $5,145 | 934 | Oct 19, 26 | 23 | StreetEasy |
#1202#1202 | 2 beds | $5,180 | 914 | Oct 29, 26 | 23 | StreetEasy |
#2302#2302 | 2 beds | $5,370 | 1,015 | Oct 21, 26 | 23 | StreetEasy |
#2312#2312 | 2 beds | $5,395 | 1,044 | Sep 22, 26 | 23 | StreetEasy |
#3404#3404 | 2 beds | $5,730 | — | Sep 30, 26 | 23 | StreetEasy |
#4604#4604 | 2 beds | $5,780 | 1,066 | Oct 24, 26 | 23 | StreetEasy |
#4702#4702 | 2 beds | $5,830 | 1,056 | Oct 28, 26 | 23 | StreetEasy |
How fast they go: Recent listings spent a median of 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#1209#1209 | 1 bed | $3,397 | 738 | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2030#2030 | 1 bed | $2,964 | 624 | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2035#2035 | 1 bed | $3,191 | 725 | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2209#2209 | 2 beds | $4,495 | 1,025 | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2210#2210 | 2 beds | $4,495 | 1,025 | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1405#1405 | Studio | $2,603 | — | ~3 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#3010#3010 | Studio | $4,580 | — | ~3 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1433#1433 | 1 bed | $3,000 | — | ~3 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#88#88 | 2 beds | $4,580 | 1,550 | ~3 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#888#888 | 2 beds | $6,888 | 1,550 | ~3 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1208#1208 | 1 bed | $3,000 | — | ~3 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#4103#4103 | 1 bed | $3,200 | — | ~3 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#4912#4912 | 1 bed | $3,200 | — | ~3 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#5210#5210 | 1 bed | $3,200 | — | ~3 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#6005#6005 | 1 bed | $3,200 | — | ~3 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#6008#6008 | 1 bed | $3,250 | — | ~3 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#3014#3014 | 2 beds | $4,131 | — | ~3 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#3907#3907 | 2 beds | $3,959 | — | ~3 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#4304#4304 | 2 beds | $4,150 | — | ~3 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1609#1609 | 3 beds | $5,700 | — | ~3 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2809#2809 | 3 beds | $5,700 | — | ~3 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2509#2509 | 3 beds | $1,900 | — | ~2 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1119#1119 | 1 bed | $3,100 | — | ~3 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#4108#4108 | 1 bed | $2,800 | — | ~3 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#4109#4109 | 1 bed | $2,750 | — | ~3 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#5208#5208 | 1 bed | $3,200 | — | ~3 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#5308#5308 | 1 bed | $2,800 | — | ~3 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#3104#3104 | 2 beds | $3,825 | — | ~3 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#4004#4004 | 2 beds | $4,150 | — | ~3 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#4106#4106 | 2 beds | $3,508 | — | ~3 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#4404#4404 | 2 beds | $3,825 | — | ~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 $230/month on top of rent for one person, including electricity, trash, internet and amenities. Water and sewer are included in rent. Amenity access costs $65/person/month.
| Cost | Monthly amount |
|---|---|
Utilities Utilities Electricity~$100 We estimate $100/month for electricity, using a 300 kWh budget checked against PSE&G’s residential rates. WaterIncluded SewerIncluded Trash~$12.50 A recent resident reports $12.50/month for trash collection. Source: Journal Squared 2 listing · PSE&G residential rates · Resident fee report | ~$112.50 |
Internet Internet Internet is paid separately. We estimate $50/month for a basic plan. Source: Resident fee report · Verizon: current 300 Mbps offer from $40; $50 chosen as a planning allowance, not a quote | ~$50 |
Amenities Amenities Membership is listed at $65 per person each month. Source: Journal Squared 2 listing | $65 |
Estimated monthly total incl. amenities for 1 person
~$230| Cost | One-time amount |
|---|---|
| Application Application Application charge in the Tower 2 letting-agent listing. Source: Journal Squared 2 listing | $75/applicant |
| Security deposit Security deposit Refundable security deposit equal to one month’s rent. Source: Journal Squared 2 listing | One month’s rent |
