Reputable Apartment Complexes Near the PATH

Submitted by OpinionJuice t3_10jk3jt in jerseycity

I'm moving into Jersey City quite soon but I'm not from around the area so I'll either need to perform virtual tours or quickly sneak in a day trip. In either case I'd like to minimize time wasted.

I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for apartments near the PATH (preferably the Grove Street station). I'm looking for a studio and my budget is $2500~$3500/month.

From looking elsewhere on this subreddit I've found recommendations for Silverman rentals and 70 Columbus Drive, but I'm concerned this information could be out of date. I'd really appreciate any and all advice (even if it's very general), thank you!

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jlmends t1_j5l3lx8 wrote

I’m at 50 columbus and LOVE it ! Great location for the path and really really nice complex / amenities/ staff

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suh_dude1111 t1_j5kxa6h wrote

Grove pointe’s fine. Bit older than some of the older “luxury” buildings but location is great, rent is a bit lower (should be able to swing a 1Br for your budget), and units tend to be bigger.

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DavidPuddy666 t1_j5ky1nq wrote

With a budget like yours, you could either do a studio in some of the fanciest high rise buildings around such as 70 Columbus, or get yourself a nice 2BR apartment with a backyard in an historic brownstone in Van Vorst Park. I’d personally opt for the brownstone.

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OpinionJuice OP t1_j5kz77n wrote

I appreciate this! I was considering the larger complexes simply because I have more anecdotal reviews of them and don't trust myself to find a good apartment without some word from others (I'm a little dumb, and certainly naive when it comes to renting).

Is there a generally accepted way on how to find and vet these apartments?

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moobycow t1_j5m4s5o wrote

A couple of things to keep in mind, if you have a car, the decks at the complexes can be pricey, but having spot to park is nice. If you're going to do a brownstone, check out the noise level. Depending on the building you may hear every damn thing that happens upstairs or nextdoor.

I lived at Grove Point for a bit a while back, and it was great. If it made any financial sense at all I'd rather sell my row house move back into one of those buildings.

Best of luck.

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DavidPuddy666 t1_j5kzxx3 wrote

If you want to go the smaller building route and aren’t confident to DIY, the surest way to do such a thing would be to go through a broker. A rental broker will find listings on the MLS that meet your criteria, arrange showings, help you evaluate the units, and sometimes can even negotiate a slightly better deal for you. A broker generally charges the equivalent of one-month’s rent, but if you have a good broker they’ll try to negotiate that the landlord pays their fee instead of you.

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Ok-Bunch9437 t1_j5mnnd3 wrote

225 Grand! Not a brand new building, but it has all the amenities and it's in a great location. I've had no issues with management or staff in almost 1.5 years.

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lostbumblebeeme t1_j5mnq1n wrote

We were in the same boat a month ago, and finally decided to go for “the lively” apartments. Great building with friendly staff and good amenities.

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