For me and Marta was the first time in the US. We are very happy that we did the right choice when it came the time to rent through Airbnb. Great and calm neighborhood, 5 minutes walk to Grove Street PATH station - from there you can go directly to New York (WTC station) in less than 10 minutes.
In our opinion it is better to rent a studio or an apartment in Jersey City than New York because it is cheaper and way better! Take our advice guys, we are travelers just like you so definitely we understand you.
Alfredo is your man - go for it !!!