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  • 186 Kensington Ave

    Jersey City, NJ 07306

    Apartment building
    1-2 beds

    Available units

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    Unit 403
    1 bd, 1 ba
    529
    Now
    Fees may apply
    $2,050
    Unit 502
    2 bd, 2 ba
    730
    Now
    Fees may apply
    $2,800
    Unit 202
    2 bd, 2 ba
    725
    Now
    Fees may apply
    $2,800

    What's special

    Elegant hardwood flooring throughoutEnergy-efficient led lighting

    Facts, features & policies

    Unit features

    Appliances
    • Dishwasher
    • Freezer
    • Microwave oven
    • Oven
    • Refrigerator
    Flooring
    • Hardwood

    Neighborhood: West Side

    Areas of interest

    Use our interactive map to explore the neighborhood and see how it matches your interests.

    Travel times

    Getting around

    Walk Score®
     / 100
    Walker's Paradise
    Transit Score®
     / 100
    Good Transit
    Bike Score®
     / 100
    Very Bikeable

    Nearby schools in Jersey City

    Dr. Charles P. Defuccio No. 39 Elementary School
    Grades PK-8 • 0.4 miles
    4/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    2/10
    Student Progress Rating
    5/10
    William L. Dickinson High School
    Grades 9-12 • 1.5 miles
    1/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    2/10
    College Readiness Rating
    1/10

    Jersey City’s West Side sits west of the city’s central districts, with residential blocks, commercial corridors and a landscape shaped by the Hackensack River and nearby Newark Bay. The setting brings a breezy waterfront edge, while the regional climate has four distinct seasons. Lincoln Park is a major nearby green space, with walking paths, sports facilities, playgrounds and open lawns; the park also connects to routes for outdoor exercise. Along West Side Avenue and neighboring streets, everyday shops, cafés and casual dining provide local stops, with more extensive arts, dining and nightlife options elsewhere in Jersey City. The area’s history includes the development of rail and industrial corridors that helped shape its urban layout. Bus service and the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail connect the neighborhood with other parts of Jersey City and the wider region. West Side neighborhood rental data lists a median rent of $2,300 per month and a typical range of $900 to $5,000.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Where is 186 Kensington Ave located, and what is the neighborhood like?

    186 Kensington Ave is located at 186 Kensington Ave in West Side, Jersey City, NJ. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as ITA Italian Kitchen, Thanh Huong Vietnamese Restaurant, and Crema.

    What hospitals and medical facilities are near 186 Kensington Ave?

    The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 186 Kensington Ave include Dr. Cabales (0.6 miles away), CityMD Journal Square Urgent Care - New Jersey (0.9 miles away), and Pavonia Medical Associates (1 mile away).

    What schools are assigned to 186 Kensington Ave?

    The schools assigned to 186 Kensington Ave include Dr. Charles P. Defuccio No. 39 Elementary School and William L. Dickinson High School.

    What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 186 Kensington Ave?

    186 Kensington Ave is located near 8 grocery stores, including CTown Supermarkets (0.1 miles) and Bravo Supermarkets (0.5 miles). Additional shopping options, including Hudson Subaru, are approximately 0.5 miles away.

    What colleges and universities are near 186 Kensington Ave?

    186 Kensington Ave is located within 0.4 miles of Saint Peter's University, 0.8 miles of Hudson County Community College, and 0.8 miles of Hudson County Community College The Culinary Conference Center.

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