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I was just informed by the company that hired me for after graduation that they would like me to work at their facility in Central NJ. As a recent college grad, I'd like to not spend too much (thinking around $1200/mo) for a 1 bdr or studio apartment in either New Brunswick or Princeton. Are there any good neighborhoods or complexes that you would recommend? I'm 21, so I'm looking for a place that has access to some nightlife/restaurants/etc.
I was just informed by the company that hired me for after graduation that they would like me to work at their facility in Central NJ. As a recent college grad, I'd like to not spend too much (thinking around $1200/mo) for a 1 bdr or studio apartment in either New Brunswick or Princeton. Are there any good neighborhoods or complexes that you would recommend? I'm 21, so I'm looking for a place that has access to some nightlife/restaurants/etc.
Thanks for your help!
JM, welcome to NJ, and congratulations on the new job!
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Where are you coming from? Columbia, SC but I am originally from Glassboro, NJ. I'm just not very familiar with North/Central Jersey
Why are you moving? Graduating school and starting a job
Where will you be working ? Jamesburg, NJ
Will you buy or rent? Rent
What is your budget ? ~$1200/mo
What kind of place are you looking for ? Looking for single bedroom/studio apartment. I would maybe consider a 2 bdr, but single would be much more preferable.
Will anyone (spouse, children, pets) be moving with you ? Nope
Do you need/want good public schools? Nope
Briefly describe the kind of neighborhood you'd like to live in: Definitely looking for a younger, diverse neighborhood. I want something downtown within walking distance of restaurants, bars, etc. New Brunswick is about 30 min from Jamesburg, which is why I'm thinking mostly there (I checked out Princeton prices too, but seems way more expensive there). Being close to NJ transit would be nice, but I'll almost certainly need to drive to work so it's not a complete necessity (but it means I will need parking).
List three things that are important to you in order of importance: downtown, urban, proximity to Jamesburg
Sorry I didn't include earlier, and thanks for any help!
EDIT: Forgot to mention, I will most likely only be working in this location for my company for about a year or so, so if you know of any complexes with flexible leasing that would be a plus.
Well, I can help you a lot and I have a lot of knowledge about New Brunswick.
But if you're only gonna be there a year, then I would say just get a room in a share. You are only 21 after all.
There's tons of shares that are put up by grad students. Try and get one on the George Street side. There are more 'adult' bars there, but really at age 21, you could still be hitting up the college scene still. I assume you are aware Rutgers is there.
Yea. No sense in doing the 1 bdrm/studio year lease if you'll be gone very soon and you're young enough to take advantage of the shares. Much, much cheaper option.
If you really want to have your own place, rent from an independent homeowner of a multifamily.
If you want a leased building, I have a bunch of actual buildings to recommend, but I wouldn't advise you do that.
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