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[cutequeenslady]

Originally Posted by Sanderling

You could look significantly further west if you're willing to ride 75 minutes on the bus. I commute from Parsippany on the bus to Port Authority and it typically takes just about an hour. I also think you're more likely to find a nice apartment in your price range out in Morris County.

ETA I saw you don't want to drive/park and take the bus, but if it's cost that's informing that preference know that there's loads of free parking at the park-n-rides out here.

It's more that once I get to the city I still have to take NYC subway and coming from Queens where I'm spoiled by the express bus and I don't want a 3-part commute.

[cutequeenslady]

Thank you, everyone for all your suggestions!

Besides CL, where else should I be looking for apartments?

I have found some private homes and have appointments tomorrow in Carlstadt and West New York. Any thoughts on these areas? They are both apartments in large 2-family houses.

[Sanderling]

Originally Posted by cutequeenslady

It's more that once I get to the city I still have to take NYC subway and coming from Queens where I'm spoiled by the express bus and I don't want a 3-part commute.

Ah, well, I sure don't blame you there. I walk from PA to my office, and often say a silent thanks that I don't have to board yet another conveyance.

Good luck in your search!

[cutequeenslady]

Originally Posted by brookdaleresident

Rutherford

I looked at a great apartment in a 2-family house in Carlstadt. Love the area, except that it isn't so diverse. I applied for the apartment and should hear back this week. In the meantime, I am going to check out a rental in a 2-family house in east rutherford. Is there a great divide between Rutherford/East Rutherford? Carlstadt and East Rutherford seem to run close to each other.

[foodyum]

How about Teaneck or Englewood?