Submitted by Eastern_Camel_466 t3_111jrrn in newjersey

Hi! I’m moving to Jersey (I currently live in NYC) in mid July. Trying to find out what cities/towns near William Paterson are the best place to live? And when’s the best time to tour/apply?

Looking for a studio or one bed. Any advice is helpful!

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midnight_thunder t1_j8f73vz wrote

Wayne will be expensive. Haledon and Totowa should be where you are looking, though definitely drive around neighborhoods before signing anything. There are decent parts of Haledon and Totowa, and there are BAD parts of each.

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FeverFocus t1_j8fc6uu wrote

WPU alum here, the above advice is pretty solid. Also avoid Paterson. Not sure if it's gotten better since I attended but it wasn't a great place to be once the sun went down.

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Eastern_Camel_466 OP t1_j8hpiws wrote

Have you been in/near Irvington or East Orange? Kinda far but seems to be the cheapest

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midnight_thunder t1_j8jcxsz wrote

Honestly, you’re better off looking at certain sections of Paterson over East Orange and Irvington.

Also seems like you should be looking for a roommate to save money.

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Eastern_Camel_466 OP t1_j8pbvvs wrote

Can I ask why you say that about Paterson? Safety, price, etc? Found this building that looked great in Irvington. Gated and great amenities and was in my price range, so was gonna keep that one in mind.

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GoblinX7 t1_j8gck5q wrote

There's a big new development called The Hedges about to finish construction in Hawthorne. I don't know the details of the build itself but Hawthorne is a transition town between Paterson and Ridgewood which is super wealthy.

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Eastern_Camel_466 OP t1_j8hphsq wrote

What would you expect a studio or one bed to run at The Hedges?

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GoblinX7 t1_j8hyd3m wrote

I couldn't tell you rents as I've bene out of the renting game for a few years now but here is a website for Hawthorne Square which is on the other side of town: https://bestrentnj.com/Communities/Hawthorne-Square/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic

Hawthorne Square was built in the past five years so it's as comparable as you're going to get until the Hedges announces its pricing. I don't think Hawthorne Square has as many amenities as the Hedges will so it won't be an exact match but I think it's a good guide.

I couldn't tell you rents as I've been out of the renting game for a few years now but here is a website for Hawthorne Square which is on the other side of town:

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