where should i look to rent?

Submitted by unkwnnn t3_10mpnq6 in newjersey

I recently got approved for a job transfer to EWR Airport. I need to relocate and was wondering what suggestions would anyone have on areas to rent an apartment from to commute to Newark.

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thebruns t1_j64tj2t wrote

Load up a map with the 3 buses that serve EWR.

62, go28, 37 (I think). Find a place along one of those.

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remarkability t1_j661ept wrote

Definitely this, especially if OP has non-9-5 hours. There’s loads of EWR workers doing what they’re doing, from ramp workers and FA s to A/P and pilots.

62 runs 24/7 (downtown Newark and Elizabeth)

37 runs 4am-11:30pm (Weequahic area in particular)

go28 runs basically 24/7 (along Bloomfield Ave in Bloomfield and Newark)

Ignore 67, very limited schedule.

Train (NEC or NJCL) to Airtrain is decent, but check the schedules carefully. 107 provides overnight bus service from NYC.

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brook_lyn_lopez t1_j64ufw1 wrote

If you want other options other than driving, I’d look near the train stations of the lines that serve Newark Airport (Northeast corridor and NJ Coast lines). Not sure how old you are or what social life you are trying to have but most bars/restaurants will be in those areas anyway.

Downtown Newark or the Ironbound section would be quick commutes either way. The ironbound has a big Portuguese and Brazilian population. Lots of great food and a lot of fun things to do in those areas.

Other options probably in your range are Elizabeth, Woodbridge, and Perth Amboy. A lot of those towns are very much neighborhood dependent, but you should be good if you stay near the train stations.

Might also find something in Edison or Metuchen but more family-oriented. New Brunswick is probably the furthest I’d go if I were you. It’s a college town.

Best options are Jersey City or Hoboken if you’re looking for a social life, but you are probably priced out of Hoboken. JC is also very much dependent on your neighborhood. But you would have public transport options if needed.

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unkwnnn OP t1_j64xexi wrote

i highly appreciate your detailed comment, I will look into each of those now! thank you again

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333cdh333 t1_j64jgpu wrote

Might help if you put at least a budget when asking for opinions. Any other important factors? Do you have children and want to know about schools? What would be too long of a commute for you?

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unkwnnn OP t1_j64m53r wrote

my apologies, im looking for a budget of roughly $1100-$1800. I am single with no children. no more than 45 minutes away but I’d prefer to be as close as possible to EWR. thank yous in advance!

1 place I have in mind is the Maple Garden Apartments in Irvington, NJ, thoughts??

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velveteendreamstreet t1_j64psem wrote

Might want to look somewhere other than Irvington

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unkwnnn OP t1_j64yrsu wrote

any reasons as to why? what are other cities/neighborhoods to avoid? i currently live in not too good of a neighborhood here in California but moving across country does bring a whole different dynamic

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Practical_Argument50 t1_j651rrk wrote

Maple Garden Apts are actually pretty nice. They are right next to the Garden State Parkway so if living right next to a highway turns you off it's not the place for you. I think what the other person is referring to is that Irvington/ East Orange and Newark are all places people wanted to leave decades ago. Today they aren't bad as you can see there is some invensment going into properties now.

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velveteendreamstreet t1_j65s1uj wrote

I’d say they still aren’t very desirable places though. There are better areas around that area that could have similar priced apartments: Kearny, East Rutherford, North Arlington.

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zornucopia t1_j6559y7 wrote

northeast corridor train line stops at the airport, so you could look in any of the towns on that line and have an easy commute

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HeyItsPanda69 t1_j65bpry wrote

The train takes you right to the airport. So anywhere along the northeast corridor or north Jersey Coastline should be considered. This way you don't have to actually drive and park at EWR

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unkwnnn OP t1_j664gth wrote

looking into it, much appreciated!

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BaBaBroke t1_j6705qj wrote

In Newark, on Magazine St is/was a rooming house that a few years ago had several airline employees with rooms. Each room had its own bathroom, microwave, small fridge, split unit heat/ac. I would compare it to a hotel room. Very clean, at least 5 years ago. You would have to call rooming and boarding at the Department of Community Affairs in Trenton for the address. I believe it is in the Ironbound section. Not sure how far transit is.

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redwoodjules t1_j6886np wrote

I’d have to see another state. This is expensive here is California.

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