Hi! I’m a female, young professional and I will be moving to New Jersey in the next few months. I’m desperately in need of some NJ locals’ help. My housing situation is overwhelming me right now, since I don’t know exactly what area I want to be in or where to look. I have visited NJ a couple of times and I did really like the Montclair area and vibe. Are there other towns that are similar to that city that you would recommend? If you could, please tell me why you’d recommend the city in your response, also. I would like to stay semi-near NY (around 1-1.5 hours away) and I’d definitely want to be in a relative safe area, where I could walk around at night alone.
I’m looking for a 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom apartment at the least. I’m mainly looking to live in an apartment complex, but I’m also open to a multi-family home. I will be living with my boyfriend and I’d like for our rent to be around $1,500-$2,700 if possible. Does anyone have any apartment complex recommendations?? If you have a recommendation, then please say what city it’s in and what you like about it.
Thank you in advance for your help!! I’m really in desperate need of it and would greatly appreciate it!! I will definitely take any other tips you have about NJ local life, too. I know it’s going to be a big adjustment coming from TN! 😊
njdaveyray t1_iyb5j5p wrote
Quiet cities with large vibrant downtowns are pretty uncommon throughout New Jersey. Obviously in North Jersey younger professionals flock to Hoboken, Weehawken, Jersey City due to amenities.
Morristown’s downtown is a little smaller than Montclair while Ridgewood is more expensive.
Extensive bar hopping or restaurant hopping won’t be an option in most other towns.