Elevate the way you live.
Introducing Ascent a new 71-unit luxury rental in Jersey City's vibrant Bergen-Lafayette. With upscale design, smart amenities, and a strong sense of place, Ascent offers a bold new take on urban living.
Residences range from studios to 3-bedrooms, each designed for comfort and style. Enjoy white oak flooring, oversized windows, and open layouts. Kitchens feature white matte uppers, Pearwood lowers, fossil gray quartz counters, matte black fixtures, and premium appliances. Bathrooms are serene with greige tiling, black accents, and sleek storage. Every home includes an in-unit washer/dryer.
The internal staircase ties together three levels of amenities creating a vertical, connected community. Start in the welcoming lobby lounge, step outside to a landscaped patio with seating, games, and dog run. The Longo Room, a curated gathering space, celebrates the site's civic past.
Upstairs, enjoy a game room with arcade favorites, an indoor lounge, coworking space with fireplace, dual fitness centers for strength and cardio/yoga, and a rooftop terrace with grills and skyline views.
Walk to Liberty State Park, local shops, dining, and transit including the PATH and Journal Square.
This is Ascent. Come home to higher living.
Applies to select units
Apartment building
Studio-3 beds
Pet-friendly
Covered parking
Air conditioning (wall unit)
Available units
Price may not include required fees and charges.
 Unit 2040Special offer Studio, 1 ba | -- | Now | $2,050 |
 Unit 2070Special offer 2 bd, 1 ba | -- | Now | $3,050 |
 Unit 4150Special offer 2 bd, 1 ba | -- | Now | $3,050 |
 Unit 5060Special offer 3 bd, 2 ba | -- | Now | $3,875 |
What's special
Business center
Work from home mode: activated
This building features access to a business center. Less than 14% of buildings in Jersey City have this amenity.
Facts, features & policies
Building Amenities
Community Rooms
- Business Center
- Fitness Center
- Game Room
- Lounge
Other
- Laundry: In Unit
Outdoor common areas
- Garden
- Rooftop Deck
Security
- Controlled Access
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- City
Unit Features
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Microwave Oven
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
Cooling
- Wall Mounted Air Conditioning
Flooring
- Hardwood
Heating
- Electric
- Gas
Policies
Parking
- Covered Parking
Lease terms
- One year
Neighborhood: McGinley Square
Areas of interest
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Travel times
Getting around
Walk Score®
 / 100
Walker's ParadiseTransit Score®
 / 100
Excellent TransitNearby schools in Jersey City
Julia A. Barnes No. 12 Elementary School
Grades PK-5 • 0.3 miles1/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
4/10Lincoln High School
Grades 9-12 • 0.2 miles1/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
2/10College Readiness Rating
1/10Regional Day School
Grades PK-12 • 0.4 milesN/A
GreatSchools® Rating
Living in Jersey City
McGinley Square sits in central Jersey City, with a compact neighborhood feel and a mix of residential blocks and busy commercial streets. Its setting is shaped by the city’s hilly terrain and proximity to Journal Square; winters are chilly, while summers are warm and humid. McGinley Square itself is a local landmark and gathering point, with cafés, casual restaurants, and everyday shops nearby. Lincoln Park, just west, offers green space, walking paths, sports facilities, and playgrounds, while the neighborhood library provides an indoor community resource. The area’s historic architecture reflects Jersey City’s growth in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Buses and nearby Journal Square PATH station connect the neighborhood with other parts of Jersey City and Manhattan, and many daily errands can be done on foot. McGinley Square rental data lists a median rent of $2,295 per month and a typical range of $800 to $27,513.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the walk score of Ascent?
Ascent has a walk score of 91, it's a walker's paradise.
What is the transit score of Ascent?
Ascent has a transit score of 73, it has excellent transit.
What schools are assigned to Ascent?
The schools assigned to Ascent include Julia A. Barnes No. 12 Elementary School, Lincoln High School, and Regional Day School.
What neighborhood is Ascent in?
Ascent is in the McGinley Square neighborhood in Jersey City, NJ.
