The Beacon

20 Beacon Way, NJ 07304 3.8 ★ (1,121 reviews)

Rental complex with 6 buildings

Summary

The Beacon offers a large Jersey City campus with in-unit laundry, gyms, terraces and a shuttle to PATH. The grounds and apartment views appeal to residents, and individual maintenance staff receive frequent praise. The main tradeoff is reliance on the shuttle, alongside recurring heating, cooling and water problems.

1,155 unitsOpened 2012Managed by BLT

Reviews

Residents appreciate the grounds, views and helpful repair staff. Shuttle delays and slow resolution of larger building problems recur in longer accounts.

What residents praise

Helpful repair technicians

Individual maintenance staff repeatedly receive praise for practical repairs and a friendly approach.

Room to spread out

Residents value the campus grounds, gyms, outdoor gathering spaces and skyline views.

What residents complain about

Shuttle queues add to the commute

Rush-hour waits and unreliable departures recur in resident accounts. The service is useful, but it adds a connection before PATH.

Heating, cooling and water problems

Residents describe recurring temperature-control failures, leaks and water interruptions, with uneven communication about repairs.

Amenities

The Beacon is a gated Jersey City campus of converted Art Deco towers with in-unit laundry, a 24-hour concierge, three gyms, an indoor pool and acres of private park. A free resident shuttle to the PATH is the signature perk; garage parking is extra.

In the apartment

In-unit laundry

Air conditioning

Dishwasher

In the building

24-hour doorman

Elevator

Fitness center

Pool

Shared outdoor space

On-site parking^*

Package service

Resident storage

* Fees apply to marked amenities. See Costs in the Availability tab.

Also here: Bike storage · Free PATH shuttle · Movie theater · Billiards and poker rooms · Co-working space and library · Children's playroom

Location

The Beacon is located at 20 Beacon Way, Jersey City, NJ 07304. The campus sits inland from downtown Jersey City. Its shuttle links to Grove Street and Exchange Place, making the frequency and last departure relevant to an evening or weekend commute.

Supermarkets Parks

Supermarkets
14 min
The Central Square Supermarket

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Availability

Listed now19 Could open soon1

Apartment	Beds	Rent	Size (sq ft)	Available	Days listed	Listing
#C212#C212	Studio	$2,025	—	Apr 1, 26	113	StreetEasy
#C208#C208	Studio	$2,045	—	Jun 1, 26	113	StreetEasy
#P611#P611	Studio	$2,475	724	Apr 1, 26	174	StreetEasy
#P506#P506	Studio	$2,525	404	Feb 3, 26	231	StreetEasy
#P503#P503	Studio	$2,825	499	Feb 4, 25	595	StreetEasy
#T1204#T1204	1 bed	$2,495	771	Mar 25, 25	546	StreetEasy
#P908#P908	1 bed	$2,565	506	Feb 4, 25	595	StreetEasy
#T907#T907	1 bed	$2,645	956	Nov 25, 25	301	StreetEasy
#P1007#P1007	1 bed	$2,665	506	Feb 4, 25	595	StreetEasy
#HB1#HB1	2 beds	$2,825	724	Feb 4, 25	595	StreetEasy
#OB4#OB4	2 beds	$2,845	913	Feb 4, 25	595	StreetEasy
#C1204#C1204	2 beds	$2,945	813	Feb 4, 25	595	StreetEasy
#C609#C609	2 beds	$2,985	1,027	Feb 4, 25	595	StreetEasy
#C1403#C1403	2 beds	$3,065	813	Feb 4, 25	595	StreetEasy
#C105#C105	2 beds	$3,115	476	Feb 4, 25	595	StreetEasy
#T1108#T1108	2 beds	$3,215	667	Nov 25, 25	301	StreetEasy
#H816#H816	2 beds	$3,495	813	Sep 19, 25	368	StreetEasy
#0G2#0G2	2 beds	$3,695	—	Apr 1, 26	174	StreetEasy
#H801#H801	2 beds	$4,115	—	Apr 1, 26	174	StreetEasy

Apartment	Beds	Last asking rent	Size (sq ft)	Last on market	Est. lease end	Listing
#607#607	2 beds	$3,815	936	~1 yr ago	Oct 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.

Costs on top of rent

Budget about $320/month on top of rent for utilities, internet, renters insurance and the required $85 monthly amenity fee.

Recurring costs

Cost	Monthly amount
Utilities Utilities Electricity~$100 Electricity is paid separately. We estimate $100/month. Water and sewer~$50 Water and sewer are paid separately. We estimate $50/month. Trash$20 Required trash charge is $20/month. Source: The Beacon renter report · PSE&G rates · 70 Greene utility illustrations	~$170
Internet Internet Internet is paid separately. We estimate $50/month for a basic plan. Source: The Beacon renter report · Verizon plans	~$50
Renters insurance Renters insurance Renters insurance is required. We estimate $15/month. Source: The Beacon renter report · Lemonade NJ estimates	~$15
Amenities Amenities Required amenity fee is $85/month. Source: The Beacon apartment fees	$85

Estimated monthly total

~$320

At move-in

Cost	One-time amount
Application Application $125 application fee per applicant. Source: The Beacon apartment fees	$125/applicant
Security deposit Security deposit Refundable security deposit is one month's rent. Source: The Beacon apartment fees	One month's rent

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