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Guys. Ill be moving to NJ this January to start a new job in Secaucus. Im looking for a place to live (apartment) which be close or accessible to Secaucus, not so congested, safe and cheap. There's just a lot of apartments in NJ and really cant tell which places are safe or not. Budgetwise Ill max at 1200 monthly. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Guys. Ill be moving to NJ this January to start a new job in Secaucus. Im looking for a place to live (apartment) which be close or accessible to Secaucus, not so congested, safe and cheap. There's just a lot of apartments in NJ and really cant tell which places are safe or not. Budgetwise Ill max at 1200 monthly. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Look at Rutherford. Should be able to find something in your budget range, it's safe and a nice little town really, and close to Secaucus. You could also look at Secaucus itself--it has some pricier, newer places, but you also might find something in an older apartment.
I'm assuming you're looking for a one-bedroom and that it's just you. If not, you should really answer all the questions at the Sticky at the top of the page. Most of New Jersey is relatively safe except for the larger cities, and even those have areas that are fine to live in, though they will be more expensive. However, with working in Secaucus, you might as well just live in the nearby 'burbs.
Cheap, by the way, isn't something you'll really find too much of in Jersey, especially northern New Jersey. The reason it's congested is because it's a stone's throw from NYC, so everyone wants to live there, and when everyone wants to live someplace, cheap ceases to exist. And if you've already decided to live in NJ, you are surely aware that it's one of the most expensive places to live in the country.
When I took a position in Secaucus, I rented an apartment in a two flat, older home in the town itself. Was very convienent to work, rain, sleet or snow, I was at work. NJ is an expensive state to
live in and the traffic is heavy everywhere.
Thanks for the tips, and yes, just by myself and Ill go ahead and include Rutherford.
Will these places be fine and accessible as well?
Bayonne
Nutley
Kearny
How about Union City and West NY?
Thanks much.
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Originally Posted by Mightyqueen801
Look at Rutherford. Should be able to find something in your budget range, it's safe and a nice little town really, and close to Secaucus. You could also look at Secaucus itself--it has some pricier, newer places, but you also might find something in an older apartment.
I'm assuming you're looking for a one-bedroom and that it's just you. If not, you should really answer all the questions at the Sticky at the top of the page. Most of New Jersey is relatively safe except for the larger cities, and even those have areas that are fine to live in, though they will be more expensive. However, with working in Secaucus, you might as well just live in the nearby 'burbs.
Cheap, by the way, isn't something you'll really find too much of in Jersey, especially northern New Jersey. The reason it's congested is because it's a stone's throw from NYC, so everyone wants to live there, and when everyone wants to live someplace, cheap ceases to exist. And if you've already decided to live in NJ, you are surely aware that it's one of the most expensive places to live in the country.
Hello Everyone, I am new to this type of forum so please have some patience. I am in a similar situation but with some tweeks, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Where are you coming from? Overseas, Island in Carribean
Why are you moving? Job
Where will you be working ? Secaucus
Will you buy or rent? Rent
What is your budget ? 1500 max
What kind of place are you looking for ? Apartment if possible in community type setting, townhouse or duplex
Will anyone (spouse, children, pets) be moving with you ? Yes, husband and two children
Do you need/want good public schools? Yes, two children, primary school
Briefly describe the kind of neighborhood you'd like to live in
Walkable town, not to busy not city like townish, tree lined streets,parks, activities for children. nearby access to public transportation important don't plan on buying a car. Willing to commute for work via train max 30-45min max. Good public schools and safe. Garden type community or similar.
List three things that are important to you in order of importance: safe, access to public transportation,good public schools.
This will be a big change for our family any help is apreciated as to suggestions as towns to look at, so far looked at Edison, Glenridge, Plainsboro, Rossel Park, need more suggestions.
those three (Nutley, Bayonne, Kearny) are all less than a half hour's drive from Secaucus. At least, without traffic. I'm not sure how your morning commute would be from there because I commute the opposite direction, but basically, none of those are terribly far.
Union City is more urban than those areas mentioned and I don't know much about West NY.
Welcome to the Garden State! I'm sure you'll like it here, we have a lot to offer. Your first order of business should be to eat a slice of pizza ;P
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