Riverside is a Newport waterfront rental with large layouts, a 24-hour doorman, fitness center, coworking, pool, roof deck, grills and pickleball courts. Residents praise the front desk, maintenance team and riverfront setting; prolonged elevator work, leaks, pests and uneven management follow-through are the main drawbacks.
Long-term residents often describe a clean building with friendly doormen and same-day maintenance for routine repairs. The strongest criticism concerns a major elevator project and larger problems, including leaks, pests and account disputes, that residents say did not receive the same quick resolution.
Residents praise the superintendent and maintenance team for resolving ordinary apartment requests quickly, often within the same day.
Several long-term residents describe the doormen as friendly and professional, although a smaller set reports poor individual interactions.
Residents value the roof terrace, pool, pickleball courts, gym and easy access to the riverfront and Newport PATH.
Residents describe long-running construction, repeated outages and ten- to fifteen-minute waits, with move-ins making weekends especially difficult.
Critical accounts mention recurring drains and leaks, mold, roaches and smoke entering apartments or shared areas.
Former residents describe unanswered deposit questions and weak follow-through once a problem moves beyond routine maintenance.
Riverside has a 24-hour attended lobby, shared laundry room, fitness center and roof deck. Residents have garage parking within Newport and access to the Newport Swim & Fitness club’s indoor pool.
* Fees apply to marked amenities. See Costs in the Availability tab.
Also here: Playground · Discounted Newport Swim & Fitness membership
Riverside at Newport is located at 1 River Court, Jersey City, NJ 07310. Riverside is on River Court in Newport, about four minutes from PATH and close to the waterfront, Morton Williams and several small parks. The location makes Manhattan commutes and riverfront walks straightforward, while larger grocery trips may lead toward ShopRite or downtown Jersey City.
One-bedrooms ask about 4% less than the Newport median and are around 2% larger.
| Apartment | Range | Median rent | Median size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,136–$3,265 | $3,171 | 559 sf |
| 1 bed | $3,228–$4,018 | $3,647 −4% vs area | 818 sf +2% vs area |
| 2 beds | $4,060–$5,540 | $4,914 −7% vs area | 1,146 sf Same as area |
About one in four listings offered free rent, most commonly one month.
No free-rent offers appeared in the past year’s listings.
About one in four listings offered free rent.
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.

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| Apartment | Beds | Rent | Concession | Size (sq ft) | Available | Days listed | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#612#612 | 1 bed | $3,787 | ½ mo free ($3,629/mo net) Apartment #612 concession $3,787 less ½ month free on a 12-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $3,787. After the offer, the average over the lease is $3,629/mo. | 792 | Oct 29, 26 | 40 | StreetEasy |
#1502#1502 | 1 bed | $3,827 | — | 818 | Aug 7, 26 | 74 | StreetEasy |
#1511#1511 | 1 bed | $3,852 | — | 834 | Nov 20, 26 | 1 | StreetEasy |
#1005#1005 | 1 bed | $3,932 | ½ mo free ($3,768/mo net) Apartment #1005 concession $3,932 less ½ month free on a 12-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $3,932. After the offer, the average over the lease is $3,768/mo. | 813 | Aug 12, 26 | 75 | StreetEasy |
#2111#2111 | 1 bed | $4,057 | ½ mo free ($3,888/mo net) Apartment #2111 concession $4,057 less ½ month free on a 12-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $4,057. After the offer, the average over the lease is $3,888/mo. | 834 | Oct 16, 26 | 63 | StreetEasy |
#505#505 | 1 bed | $4,082 | — | 828 | Jul 20, 26 | 0 | StreetEasy |
#905#905 | 1 bed | $4,102 | ½ mo free ($3,931/mo net) Apartment #905 concession $4,102 less ½ month free on a 12-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $4,102. After the offer, the average over the lease is $3,931/mo. | 813 | Oct 22, 26 | 21 | StreetEasy |
#2107#2107 | 1 bed | $4,132 | — | 815 | Oct 28, 26 | 5 | StreetEasy |
#2607#2607 | 1 bed | $4,157 | ½ mo free ($3,984/mo net) Apartment #2607 concession $4,157 less ½ month free on a 12-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $4,157. After the offer, the average over the lease is $3,984/mo. | 815 | Sep 25, 26 | 32 | StreetEasy |
#2410#2410 | 2 beds | $5,162 | — | 1,156 | Sep 11, 26 | 11 | StreetEasy |
#1510#1510 | 2 beds | $5,292 | — | 1,156 | Sep 27, 26 | 34 | StreetEasy |
#1204#1204 | 2 beds | $5,307 | — | 1,144 | Oct 7, 26 | 25 | StreetEasy |
#3208#3208 | 2 beds | $5,352 | — | 1,111 | Dec 1, 26 | 19 | StreetEasy |
#803#803 | 2 beds | $5,362 | — | 1,161 | Aug 17, 26 | 75 | StreetEasy |
#3109#3109 | 2 beds | $5,472 | — | 1,146 | Aug 28, 26 | 55 | StreetEasy |
#2905#2905 | 2 beds | $5,687 | — | 1,212 | Sep 9, 26 | 75 | StreetEasy |
How fast they go: Recent listings spent a median of 31 days on the market, versus 34 days at comparable apartment buildings nearby. About one in five left within a week.
| Apartment | Beds | Last asking rent | Size (sq ft) | Last on market | Est. lease end | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#1809#1809 | 2 beds | $4,745 | 1,146 | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#201#201 | Studio | $2,690 | 520 | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1006#1006 | 1 bed | $3,415 | 823 | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2006#2006 | 1 bed | $3,460 | 823 | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2012#2012 | 1 bed | $3,108 | 792 | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2104#2104 | 1 bed | $3,495 | 964 | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2406#2406 | 1 bed | $3,540 | 823 | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2602#2602 | 1 bed | $3,320 | 890 | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#3011#3011 | 1 bed | $3,092 | 834 | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#306#306 | 1 bed | $3,335 | 823 | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#307#307 | 1 bed | $3,045 | 815 | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#611#611 | 1 bed | $3,094 | 834 | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#802#802 | 1 bed | $3,130 | 818 | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#805#805 | 1 bed | $3,325 | 813 | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1103#1103 | 2 beds | $4,815 | 1,161 | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1108#1108 | 2 beds | $4,575 | 1,111 | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#308#308 | 2 beds | $4,250 | 1,111 | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#608#608 | 2 beds | $4,700 | 1,111 | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1704#1704 | 1 bed | $3,587 | 964 | ~3 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#304#304 | 1 bed | $3,607 | 940 | ~3 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#812#812 | 1 bed | $3,272 | 792 | ~3 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1908#1908 | 2 beds | $4,949 | 1,111 | ~3 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2310#2310 | 2 beds | $4,494 | 1,156 | ~3 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
RIVERSIDE-1006RIVERSIDE-1006 | 1 bed | $3,434 | 823 | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
RIVERSIDE-2012RIVERSIDE-2012 | 1 bed | $3,635 | 792 | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
RIVERSIDE-507RIVERSIDE-507 | 1 bed | $3,655 | 815 | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1206#1206 | 1 bed | $3,380 | 823 | ~2 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2112#2112 | 1 bed | $3,180 | 792 | ~2 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2402#2402 | 1 bed | $3,710 | 890 | ~2 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2407#2407 | 1 bed | $3,410 | 815 | ~2 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2412#2412 | 1 bed | $3,255 | 792 | ~2 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2812#2812 | 1 bed | $3,128 | 792 | ~2 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1101#1101 | 2 beds | $4,273 | 1,126 | ~2 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1601#1601 | 2 beds | $4,278 | 1,126 | ~2 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2801#2801 | 2 beds | $4,495 | 1,126 | ~2 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2908#2908 | 2 beds | $4,635 | 1,111 | ~2 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#3310#3310 | 2 beds | $4,585 | 1,156 | ~2 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#708#708 | 2 beds | $4,700 | 1,111 | ~2 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1607#1607 | 1 bed | $3,472 | 815 | ~3 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1706#1706 | 1 bed | $3,442 | 823 | ~3 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2512#2512 | 1 bed | $3,186 | 792 | ~3 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2912#2912 | 1 bed | $3,227 | 792 | ~3 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#3107#3107 | 1 bed | $3,547 | 815 | ~3 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#3207#3207 | 1 bed | $3,257 | 815 | ~3 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#711#711 | 1 bed | $3,267 | 834 | ~3 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#912#912 | 1 bed | $3,136 | 792 | ~3 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#410#410 | 2 beds | $3,994 | 1,156 | ~3 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2002#2002 | Studio | $2,935 | 559 | ~2 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2105#2105 | Studio | $2,780 | 592 | ~2 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#3307#3307 | 1 bed | $3,235 | 815 | ~2 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#911#911 | 1 bed | $3,140 | 834 | ~2 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 $265/month on top of rent for utilities, internet, renters insurance and the required $35 monthly amenity fee.
| Cost | Monthly amount |
|---|---|
Utilities Utilities Electricity~$100 Paid separately. Estimated $100/month. Water and sewer~$50 Paid separately. Estimated $50/month. Trash$12.50 $12.50 monthly trash charge. Source: Riverside at Newport fees · PSE&G rates · 70 Greene utility illustrations | ~$162.50 |
Internet Internet We estimate $50/month for a basic internet plan. Source: Riverside at Newport fees · Verizon plans | ~$50 |
Renters insurance Renters insurance An active renters insurance policy is required. Estimated $15/month for your own policy. | ~$15 |
Amenities Amenities Required amenity membership costs $35 per apartment each month. Source: Riverside at Newport fees | $35 |
Estimated monthly total
~$265Also available: Pets ($50/month) · Pet screening ($25) · Pool pass ($3/person/visit)
| Cost | One-time amount |
|---|---|
| Application Application $50 application fee per applicant. Source: Riverside at Newport fees | $50/applicant |
| Security deposit Security deposit Refundable deposit; the amount depends on approval. Source: Riverside at Newport fees | Varies by approval |
