Moving back!

Submitted by Consistent-Heat57 t3_11b5bzt in newjersey

I am a 25f who is from union county originally. I have been living in Pittsburgh and Mexico for the last few years and want to come back home for a little. I want to pay no more then 1,750, hopefully have 700 sq ft and it be nice to have like a balcony or terrace. I would like to be in a place where there is maybe a 40 minute access of train to the city. Any recommendations on areas to look into and is this possible? Thanks all!

Edit: currently I’m looking at the Union city area but would love to know if there are any other recommendations or areas!

Edit edit: thank you all!! I feel very silly having these expectations now haha, I appreciate it! I know Jersey is more experience but I also know for me it’s worth it so now I just adjust my price tag. Can anyone give me details of what they think ^^ these wants could cost? Maybe like a range?

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Rusty_Ferberger t1_j9w1v2c wrote

1750? You might want to check out Pittsburgh or Mexico.

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Consistent-Heat57 OP t1_j9x80ro wrote

Lmaoo I’m realizing reading everyone’s comments, I gotten to used to non Tristate area prices 😂

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Emptyplates t1_j9wfauv wrote

Try looking in 2005? 🤷‍♀️

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zornucopia t1_j9woiwe wrote

i too would like to pay less money than i currently pay for a bigger apartment than i currently have plus have a balcony or terrance and live closer to the city than i currently do. good luck

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New_Stats t1_j9w285w wrote

This made me laugh out loud, I feel kinda bad. You can try Phillipsburg but you know what it is like there

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Consistent-Heat57 OP t1_j9x85n9 wrote

Haha too truee, I’ll be honest I’m glad that I posted this! I was not being realistic about rentals in NJ. I’ll have to suck it up.

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jackietreehorn313 t1_j9ww4nt wrote

OP, tell me you’re joking. You should stay in Pittsburgh.

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brandnewfashion t1_j9wlchd wrote

Look on the NJCL, specifically Avenel and Woodbridge. I had a house across from the new apartments at the Avenel train station and they started at 1700-1800 and the train to NYC is 40 mins

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sutisuc t1_j9wa47l wrote

Good luck

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sirzoop t1_j9wdg9v wrote

Places like that exist but there is a lot of demand so you need to act fast if you find a place

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Jimmytowne t1_j9wvwgw wrote

No balconies in basement apartments. $1700 with a view higher than a windshield you’ll have to increase your commute time to say 1hr 15mins. Keansburg?

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a_random_therapist t1_j9ytco2 wrote

I used to pay 1100 in Clifton, large 1 bedroom garden apartment... 5 minutes from train station, 5 minutes from busses to NY. This was about 2-3 years ago.

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Keilz t1_j9x0ewx wrote

I'd suggest looking in Linden

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Consistent-Heat57 OP t1_j9x87gk wrote

Thank you I am definitely going to check it out!!

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Keilz t1_j9xhujd wrote

Sorry I actually meant Rahway, lol! But I can’t imagine linden being much different.

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JacquesMolle t1_j9xsa7f wrote

Not sure of rents, but maybe try Elizabeth.

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soggywaffle69 t1_ja06urp wrote

Check Craigslist. Agency listings are more expensive.

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Snoo_35864 t1_ja0is6s wrote

Look into Mill Run Apartments in Union. Their website indicates there is a small (540 as ft) 1 br apt available for $1745. Mill Run has a pretty big footprint; lots of small buildings. Looks well-maintained.

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Workodactyl t1_ja0khwf wrote

Check out South Boundbrook. Might be a little further than 40 min outside of the City, but a coworker of mine found a nice updated 1 bedroom apt for $1500. No laundry facilities though.

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