Submitted by rkellyskiddiepool t3_116zp6i in newjersey
New_Stats t1_j9a7ysk wrote
Just an FYI, Jersey City just became the most expensive city for rent in the entire country.
To save some money I'd suggest having one car between the two of you and living close to a train station that's a bit farther away from NYC than Jersey City or Hoboken
Look at where the train stations are on these maps
https://www.njtransit.com/accessibility/System-Map
Avoid the Raritan line, I live at the ass end of it and the train only comes during rush hour, only on the weekdays. Maybe it's more frequent closer to NYC but you'll have to check the schedule. Also check the schedule for the river line, I don't know how frequent those trains are
Then look at the towns/cities close to the train station on this site, it tells you about affordability, walkability & crime rate
PostPostMinimalist t1_j9ae227 wrote
Jersey City is not the most expensive city for rent in the country. It was one random article from rent.com, with no methodology, that has been multiple times debunked. They were off by thousands of dollars, and it’s insane that got published by anyone.
Or if you really believe the average 1-2 bedroom rent in all of JC is $5k I’ve got some luxury housing to sell ya.
New_Stats t1_j9airlb wrote
Remember, the NYT has worse fact checkers than an anonymous user on Reddit who provides no proof that the report is wrong
The absolute hubris is outstanding
PostPostMinimalist t1_j9ajagf wrote
NYTimes merely cites the rent.com article. They clearly didn’t check themselves. Yes, I agree it is very frustrating.
Some people pulled the numbers and the average is like $2000 lower. It’s not even close. I challenged someone to find me a single building in which the average is that high, and not even the most luxurious luxury building has it to say nothing of all of Bergen Lafayette or Greenville etc.
Sorry, I don’t have all the discussions and data on hand. But I mean…. Anyone who lives here should know it’s hilariously painfully bullshit.
New_Stats t1_j9am3e2 wrote
>NYTimes merely cites the rent.com article. They clearly didn’t check themselves.
Clearly.
So where are the articles debunking the thing cited by the well respected paper of record that is the New York Times? Seems like any rival paper would be all over that
PostPostMinimalist t1_j9an0db wrote
Because it’s an article on Jersey City rent, not Watergate. Nobody is “all over it” because nobody really cares.
I understand respecting the NYTimes. I’m a paid subscriber. But there’s a point at which something flies so blatantly in the face of common sense and the tiniest bit of research that it’s too much. Especially when they merely cite one external article that doesn’t bother to explain itself.
Seriously though, do you actually believe the average rent in JC for 1 and 2 bedrooms is $5500? That’s insanity. Pick your favorite luxury tower in the most expensive part of JC and see if it’s true.
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