Tips for trying to rent in Toms River area?

Submitted by pencilurchin t3_1202qms in newjersey

I recently just got my first real job, but unfortunately it’s in North Jersey and my salary is lower than I wanted. I’m trying to find housing around the Toms River/ Brick area as I need to be near the coast and needed a middle area between me and my roommates jobs. Me and my roommate are looking for something that’s 2k-2.2k a month bc we both don’t make a lot. It’s frustrating bc there are a TON of reasonably priced houses in Toms River for this price. Unfortunately they are ALL 55+ communities. My parents are willing to sign the lease for me for a 55+ house but last thing I want is to get kicked out bc our neighbors tattle that there’s two 20 something’s living in a house with not 55+ resident in sight. Any advice or if anyone knows decent apartments in the area it would be appreciated!

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JerseyWiseguy t1_jdffrct wrote

Don't risk the 55+ thing. The neighbors will tattle, and what happens is that the HOA or leasing agency ends up calling the police, and even though you're not likely to be charge with a crime, it'll be a big hassle, and you could end up losing your security deposit and getting kicked out immediately.

Toms river will probably be rough, for finding an apartment, because it's too close to Seaside. You might have better luck looking a bit farther north or south.

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OkBid1535 t1_jdh0lq9 wrote

A lot of apartments have become available here and, I’ve seen several homes in my neighborhood put out for rent signs. This is the first time in years I’ve started seeing apartments available again

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scrubjays t1_jdfny38 wrote

Sounds like the makings for a wacky sitcom in which you wear a lot of make up to look older, and play yourself and your own grandfather?

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pencilurchin OP t1_jdgh01b wrote

I would actually love to be able to pull faking being old off bc it would save me so much money. For real the houses in the 55+ older communities are SUCH a good price and there’s so many of them listed, like probably upwards of 50 listings I could find so far for rent. It’s almost a shame that they don’t let younger folks rent.

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newwriter365 t1_jdfmkj4 wrote

Here is a link to the site that lists subsidized housing options. See if you are eligible based on your income.

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OkBid1535 t1_jdh0hz3 wrote

Check out Tom’s river near island heights. Not IN island heights, yes homes are for sale there but holy hell are the expensive. A lot of homes are going for rent and for sale in the surrounding neighborhoods though. A lot!!! I promise there are rentals available out of the 55+ communities. It might just take actually driving around to spot them out.

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Late_Preparation_199 t1_jdh65xi wrote

I understand that this may be the only area for housing for you, but have you considered the amount of time you’ll be traveling daily from Tom’s river to north jersey? I did that commute and it was awful, I was on average in the car, in traffic for 2 hours each way.

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pencilurchin OP t1_jdi49lb wrote

I’m not really in north north Jersey. I’m working along the coast. Toms River is just as far for me as Edison and a lot of their bigger N. Jersey towns. I did look bc I have some friends up there but the housing is more expensive and it’s not a shorter commute and even more congested.

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jackietreehorn313 t1_jdi1qrl wrote

Hard to swallow pill: if you cannot live on your own, it’s time for a new roommate. You should live in North Jersey or at least north of Edison for your new job. Find a new roommate in this area.

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pencilurchin OP t1_jdi3y2x wrote

Sorry but I’m not going on Craigslist/Facebook ect looking a for a stranger to live w/. Also edison is just as far from my job as Toms River and more expensive than central Jersey so no. My current roommate is someone I’ve know for years and actually want to live w/.

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jackietreehorn313 t1_jdi4ri8 wrote

I get it, I don’t wanna live with strangers either, thankfully I never had to get a roommate. Your commute is going to be awful, and the costs of tolls, gasoline, vehicle wear and tear are going to eat up any meaningful savings on rent. I’m really confused on how you think Edison and Toms River are the same distance to your job, are you considering Monmouth as North Jersey? Because it’s definitely not…. You say North Jersey, people here are assuming you’re talking about Essex/Hudson/Bergen.

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pencilurchin OP t1_jdikx24 wrote

Sorry I am from from very south Jersey so my idea of north Jersey probably goes a little more South. My job is not located that far north. Edison is the same driving distance as my job as Toms River due to the fact my job is around Long Branch.

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jackietreehorn313 t1_jdiltgk wrote

No need to apologize. If your job is in the Long Branch area, Toms River will be fine geographically. As you pointed out, it’s mainly retiree places. I worked in Toms River for a while and commuted from North Jersey and I loathed it. I wasn’t able to find a place there that fit my needs. Wish you and your roommate best of luck!

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pencilurchin OP t1_jdin9zf wrote

Thanks! It is mind blowing to me the amount of 55+ housing and lack of all other housing!

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peasbewithu t1_jdg1ydt wrote

Try long branch!

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pencilurchin OP t1_jdgguja wrote

Unfortunately even tho long branch is really close to my job, it’s too far from my roommates job and I could barely afford a studio in long branch on my own.

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