The Journal

36 Journal Square Plaza, NJ 07306 4.9 ★ (550 reviews)

Rental complex with 2 buildings

Summary

The Journal is a two-tower rental development beside Journal Square PATH, with in-unit laundry and an extensive club of pools, workspaces and recreation rooms. Front-desk and maintenance staff receive strong praise. Technology charges, unreliable internet and crowded elevators or amenities are recurring frustrations as the buildings fill.

1,723 unitsBuilt 2025Managed by Westminster Management

Reviews

Residents frequently praise the concierge and repair team. Recurring complaints concern internet and access policies, elevator waits and crowded shared facilities.

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4.9

550 reviews

What residents praise

Responsive front-line staff

Residents repeatedly describe helpful doormen, package staff and technicians who handle apartment repairs promptly.

Extensive modern shared spaces

The pools, fitness areas and recreation rooms offer much more than a basic apartment gym.

What residents complain about

Technology does not always deliver

Residents report unreliable paid internet and the removal of phone-based entry, with frustration over lockout charges.

Shared spaces can be busy

Elevator waits and crowded gym or pool periods feature in recent accounts. Visit at the times you would normally use them.

Amenities

The Journal is a 64-story Jersey City tower with a 24-hour attended lobby, in-unit washer/dryer and dishwasher in every home, and a huge Journal Club amenity podium with indoor and rooftop pools, courts, bowling and studios. On-site indoor parking is paid and optional.

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

Not available

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

Also here: Bike storage · Screening room · Coworking lounge and conference rooms · Kids' Club playroom · On-site day care

Location

The Journal is located at 36 Journal Square Plaza, Jersey City, NJ 07306. Journal Square PATH and the bus hub are the main advantage. The surrounding streets are busy, and lower apartments near intersections can hear traffic.

Transit Supermarkets Parks

Transit
4 min
Journal SquarePATH

Rent history

Studio and one-bedroom rents carry a substantial premium over the wider Journal Square area without a similar increase in floor area. The newer finishes and club facilities account for much of the difference in the offer.

Typical rents

Studio

$3,330median / mo

+45% vs area

$2,750–$3,555459 sq ft · 4% smaller than area

1 bed

$3,910median / mo

+40% vs area

$3,285–$4,550727 sq ft · same size as area

2 beds

$5,915median / mo

$5,126–$6,295989 sq ft median

Apartment	Range	Median rent	Median size
Studio	$2,750–$3,555	$3,330 +45% vs area	459 sf −4% vs area
1 bed	$3,285–$4,550	$3,910 +40% vs area	727 sf Same as area
2 beds	$5,126–$6,295	$5,915	989 sf

Concessions

All Studio 1 bed 2 beds 3 beds

70% of listings offered free rent, most commonly two months. If the apartment you like doesn’t include an offer, it’s worth asking whether leasing can extend one.

70%of listings offered free rent

No free rent recorded: 30%(17 of 56)
2 months: 70%(39 of 56)

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Availability

Apartment	Beds	Rent	Concession	Size (sq ft)	Available	Days listed	Listing
#411#411	Studio	$2,876	—	—	Sep 22, 26	7	StreetEasy
#4104N#4104N	Studio	$2,952	—	—	Sep 22, 26	7	StreetEasy
#1303N#1303N	Studio	$2,997	—	—	Sep 22, 26	7	StreetEasy
#4010N#4010N	1 bed	$3,299	—	—	Sep 22, 26	7	StreetEasy
#1709S#1709S	1 bed	$3,393	—	—	Sep 22, 26	7	StreetEasy
#3313N#3313N	1 bed	$3,483	—	—	Sep 22, 26	7	StreetEasy
#1701N#1701N	1 bed	$4,120	2 mo free ($3,708/mo net) Apartment #1701N concession $4,120 less 2 months free on a 20-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $4,120. After the offer, the average over the lease is $3,708/mo.	837	Sep 11, 26	28	StreetEasy
#2914N#2914N	2 beds	$5,126	—	—	Sep 22, 26	7	StreetEasy
#2114N#2114N	2 beds	$5,175	—	—	Sep 22, 26	7	StreetEasy
#1314N#1314N	2 beds	$5,256	—	—	Sep 22, 26	7	StreetEasy
#803#803	3 beds	$6,120	—	—	Sep 22, 26	7	StreetEasy
#906#906	3 beds	$6,750	—	1,374	Sep 22, 26	46	StreetEasy

How fast they go: Recent listings spent a median of 27 days on the market, versus 18 days at comparable apartment buildings nearby. 29% left within a week, so move fast when you see an apartment you like.

When apartments come up

New listings in past 12 months

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Costs on top of rent

Budget about $320/month on top of rent for utilities, the $95/month internet package and amenities. The amenity fee is $1,000 per lease, shown here over 12 months.

Recurring costs

Cost	Monthly amount
Utilities Utilities Electricity~$100 Paid separately. Estimated $100/month. Water$30 $30/month for water in the studio example. Trash$10 $10/month trash fee. Source: The Journal fee guide · PSE&G rates	~$140
Internet Internet Required $95/month package includes internet and cable. Source: The Journal fee guide	$95
Amenities Amenities Required $1,000 per lease, paid upfront. Equivalent to $83.33/month over 12 months. Source: The Journal fee guide	$83.33

Estimated monthly total

~$320

At move-in

Cost	One-time amount
Application Application $50 application fee per applicant. Source: The Journal fee guide	$50/applicant
Security deposit Security deposit Refundable deposit of $1,000; the amount varies by apartment and approval. Source: The Journal fee guide	From $1,000