Jersey City Student Accommodation

Find and book student housing in Jersey City at uhomes.com. Browse and find the right student accommodation for you in Jersey City based on your preferences. These include private student properties in Jersey City, which include student apartments, shared and En-suite rooms, and student studios. All these properties offer fully furnished apartments with modern facilities such as communal lounge areas, games areas, study rooms, swipe card laundry, fully equipped gyms, BBQ areas and much more.
Students looking for this type of private accommodation in Jersey City should visit the Student Housing website to compare the various options and choose the best Jersey City student accommodation. Go find your roommate! For affordable student housing in Jersey City, most students choose to book affordable student apartments such as 485 Marin, 90 Columbus, 235 Grand Street, Journal Squared and 351 Marin

Houses in Jersey City

Before deciding to sign the contract, can I come to Jersey City to see the apartment?

Yes, we encourage students to see the apartment in person before deciding to sign the contract, so that they can have a more direct feeling about the apartment. However, we must admit that many students want to move in as soon as they arrive in the United States, and the closer the school start is, the higher the price and the fewer good apartments available. Therefore, students should decide when to sign a contract according to their actual situation.

What documents should I bring when checking in?

Please bring your passport, I-20, payment receipt, credit card, check, etc. Please note that the property does not accept cash.

When I go to study in Jersey City, when should I start applying for housing?

According to the school's local house-hunting habits, market supply, and individual needs, the time to start house-hunting varies for each school. And the start time is different for new students and returning students. For new students, they usually start to pay attention to renting houses after obtaining the school admission notice or confirmation to study in the local area, usually in April and May. We suggest that students formally apply for and sign for an apartment after receiving the I20 form. There are also a lot of new students who will come to the United States in advance and decide to sign up after seeing the apartment on site. Old students, that is returning students, the time they look for housing is more spread across the year. Old students in some schools usually start to sign for a house for the next academic year in the first semester (fall), but most of the old students usually start looking for houses in the spring semester.

What is the average cost of renting a house for students in Jersey City?

There are many options for renting in Jersey City, and the prices vary depending on the house you choose. If you apply for an apartment, you can usually pay $1400 to $1600 for a one-room apartment, including all the expenses. If you apply for a multi-bedroom apartment and share it with other students, your fee can be controlled at $700 to $900, while your roommate will pay a little more.

When renting a house in Jersey City, can I cancel the lease at any time after signing the lease?

You may not. Generally speaking, the lease will take effect immediately after it is signed, and neither party can terminate the lease in advance. According to the relevant laws of the United States, if the tenant has signed a long-term lease, he/she shall bear the rent for the entire lease term. Even if he/she is forced to move out, the landlord still has the right to require the tenant to pay all the rent.

How long is the lease term of a student apartment in Jersey City?

The most typical student apartment lease period is generally 12 months, starting in August or September and ending in July or August of the following year. A small number of apartments offer semester leases (5 months or 6 months), 10-month leases (end at the end of May of the following year), or leases that end in July and August (no limit on the start time). More often the case, for a lease period of less than 12 months, the apartment will charge an additional monthly short-term rental fee, ranging from $30-100 dollars per month.

What are the options for renting a house in Jersey City?

In Jersey City, most students will choose a Flat Apartment, followed by House and Townhouse. Generally speaking, there are studio, 1 bed 1 bath, 2 bed 2 bath, 3 bed 3 bath, 4 bed 4 bath, etc. There are also room types belonging to share bedroom, such as 2 bed 1 bath, 3 bed 2 bath, etc.

What factors should you consider before renting in Jersey City?

Before renting a house in Jersey City, you must first understand your own accommodation needs, including the rental area, the distance and time to and from school, the budget cost, whether to share the rent, etc. After deciding on the needs, it is recommended that students take some time to study the safety of the selected area. You can log on to the relevant local website to check the safety of the area. If it is an area with a high crime rate, it is best not to choose to live in it. When looking at the house, pay attention to whether the living facilities around the community are complete, such as supermarkets, convenience stores, hospitals, pharmacies, restaurants, banks, etc.; Also pay attention to what the landlord provides, whether it can meet your daily needs, and what else to buy. If you plan to find a roommate to rent together, you must discuss these issues with your roommate in advance to avoid conflicts in the future.

Should I rent a house or an apartment in Jersey City?

Choose according to your personal needs. Houses and apartments have their own advantages and disadvantages. Generally, apartments are more expensive, so you can consider them according to your actual situation.

Can I secretly keep pets while renting in Jersey City?

You may not. Basically, pets also must pay rent and security deposit. Some students will secretly want to keep cats and dogs. Violation of the contract is not recommended, because it will damage their credit and may attract fines.

What should you pay attention to when renting a house in Jersey City?

Is the room number, key, etc. correct and is the apartment fully equipped with all the facilities provided? If possible, we suggest that you take a picture of the check-in list and submit it to the apartment together with the check-in list, so that both parties can retain a copy of evidence to protect themselves.

What should I pay attention to when subletting in Jersey City?

It is recommended to confirm with the second lessor and the apartment party the procedures required to complete the sublease and ensure that you are no longer legally responsible for the previous contract. If it is a private sublease, students should pay more attention to: 1) These are private actions, without any legal effect; 2) If found, the apartment is likely to hold you responsible. In view of the risks associated with private subletting, please negotiate with the tenant in advance to protect your own interests.