MetroVue at Journal Square is a modern rental with in-unit laundry, central heating and air conditioning, a 24-hour concierge, rooftop deck, gym, coworking lounge, dog park and a limited-hour shuttle to PATH. Residents praise the staff, cleanliness, views and shared spaces; parking delays, uneven floors, package handling and heating or cooling problems drive the strongest complaints.
MetroVue receives enthusiastic feedback for its staff, rooftop and shuttle, but the resident experience is not uniformly smooth. The most specific problems involve the stacked parking system and building operations rather than the basic amenity list.
Residents repeatedly praise front-desk, management and shuttle staff for being warm, helpful and responsive.
Residents value skyline views, clean fitness facilities, resident events and well-kept shared spaces.
The limited-hour building shuttle receives strong feedback, especially in winter or when carrying bags.
Several residents say the staff-assisted stacker system is not true valet service and can take 30 minutes or more to retrieve a car.
Residents report uneven performance and, in one serious account, repeated failures during extreme temperatures despite many requests.
Critical accounts describe missing parcels, disorganized package handling and commitments that were difficult to get in writing.
A 13-story Journal Square rental with in-unit washer/dryers and central air in every apartment, a 24-hour concierge, a fitness center paired with an indoor sports court, a rooftop grill deck and dog park, and a small stacked indoor garage.
Also here: Bike storage · Indoor multi-purpose sports court · Private shuttle to Journal Square PATH · Resident lounge with fireplace and mezzanine co-working space · Building-wide WiFi and key-fob entry · Smart-home technology and online resident portal
MetroVue at Journal Square is located at 161 Van Wagenen Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306. MetroVue is near Journal Square's PATH hub and neighborhood restaurants, with a limited-hour building shuttle for the connection. The immediate blocks are more residential than the plaza itself, so compare the walk and shuttle schedule with your usual commute.
| Apartment | Range | Median rent | Median size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bed | $2,266–$2,700 | $2,400 | — |
No free-rent offers appeared in the past year’s listings.

A larger high-rise community beside PATH; compare direct station access, apartment size, amenity costs and building scale.

A newer Journal Square rental with a shorter station walk; compare layouts, current fees and the usefulness of MetroVue's shuttle and parking.
No apartments currently listed.
Check the building website for the latest availability.
| Apartment | Beds | Last asking rent | Size (sq ft) | Last on market | Est. lease end | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#806#806 | 1 bed | $2,400 | 562 | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#907#907 | 1 bed | $2,700 | 562 | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1002#1002 | Studio | $2,285 | 495 | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#401#401 | Studio | $2,550 | — | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1103#1103 | 1 bed | $2,775 | 623 | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1206#1206 | 1 bed | $2,850 | 638 | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#805#805 | 1 bed | $2,383 | 640 | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#904#904 | 1 bed | $2,725 | 623 | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#906#906 | 1 bed | $2,650 | 638 | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#908#908 | 1 bed | $2,700 | 638 | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1205#1205 | 1 bed | $2,488 | — | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#311#311 | 1 bed | $2,266 | — | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#7010#7010 | 1 bed | $2,311 | — | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#402#402 | 1 bed | $2,995 | — | ~2 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#612#612 | Studio | $2,000 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1010#1010 | 2 beds | $2,911 | — | ~1 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 $230/month on top of rent for electricity, gas, internet and an estimated $50 monthly amenity fee.
| Cost | Monthly amount |
|---|---|
Utilities Utilities Electricity~$100 Electricity is paid separately. We estimate $100/month. Gas~$30 Gas heat is paid separately. We estimate $30/month. Source: MetroVue apartment fees · PSE&G rates · PSE&G bill illustration | ~$130 |
Internet Internet Internet is paid separately. We estimate $50/month for a basic plan. Source: MetroVue apartment fees · Verizon plans | ~$50 |
Amenities Amenities The building charges an amenity fee. We estimate $50/month. Source: MetroVue apartment offer | ~$50 |
Estimated monthly total
~$230Also available: Parking ($225/month)
| Cost | One-time amount |
|---|---|
| Application Application $100 application fee per applicant. Source: MetroVue apartment fees | $100/applicant |
