Hi! I’m going to be interning at Barclays in Whippany for the summer (June-August) and I was wondering what my options for affordable summer housing are? Everywhere I seem too look is in a pretty high price range so I'm a little lost. Any specific apartment names would be super helpful!

Any hints, tips, dos, or don'ts would be awesome.

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pyrowitlighter1 t1_je9fpj9 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 11:43 AM

If its just for the summer try /r/njit or /r/Rutgers or idk if Montclair state has a subreddit. I've seen multiple students sublet apartments in the summer if they won't be around. Those colleges are close to whippany.

Fries2527 OP t1_jeaf9xu wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:15 PM

thank you, will try this!!

BF_2 t1_je9j4mt wrote on March 30, 2023 at 12:16 PM

Contact their HR Dept. for suggestions.

InboxZero t1_je9mux5 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 12:49 PM

Parsippany has several garden apartment complexes and it's within an easy commuting distance. Might be your best/easy bet.

BCNJ09 t1_jea1n24 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 2:41 PM

For three months, I'd suggest an extended stay hotel. The rooms will have a decently-equipped kitchen (so you can go shopping and cook meals if you like) and of course a bed, and usually a little sitting area. This way you won't have to worry about furnishings, setting up utilities, internet, etc.

That said, you can also have the USPS forward your mail for the few months you'll be there and pick it up at the front desk. I did exactly this for four months back in 2007 - definitely would recommend it. I stayed at a Residence Inn, for what it's worth.

Fries2527 OP t1_jeaeyv8 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:13 PM

thank you!! I’ll definitely look into it, the few hotels i saw were over $100 a night so I’m looking to see if I can find a better deal with a short term lease

BCNJ09 t1_jeb8plz wrote on March 30, 2023 at 7:23 PM

Sure! Honestly, it's worth talking to someone in person (or, if you can't, over the phone) about a long-term rate; I was able to get my stay down to $65/night due to the length of my stay.

Don't forget about discounts, too - AAA and the like - could reduce the rate further.

injuredmajesty t1_jeaao6c wrote on March 30, 2023 at 3:45 PM

I know this sounds funny but last fall, a homeless woman rolled-up into our town and someone raised housing funds for her through gofundme, and they put her up at the Hyatt House Parsippany-Whippany for like six months in a suite that had like a full kitchen, etc.

Fries2527 OP t1_jeaf7rd wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:15 PM

I’ll check out Hyatt then haha, thanks!