It depends on your budget, and are you renting or buying? Hoboken, Jersey City Downtown or Jersey City Heights as well as Weehawken, Union City, Gutenberg and North Bergen are all urban towns/cities. The first two are your best bet. I have lived in the area for the past 45+ years. I am also a “semi retired” Realtor/Broker. Depending on the size, condition, location, and configuration of the unit/apartment/condo rent can vary from $1500/mo up to $6000+ in downtown JC or Hoboken. It can be a lot less expensive in the other towns I mentioned. All towns I mentioned above are within 30-45 minutes from Raritan. Best of luck.