Parsippany is a nice suburban, relatively crime free town that has major access to all major highways and plenty of good food options, shopping stores, gyms, and isn’t as expensive as motown. Only a 5 min drive.

You could just draw a 20-minute circle around Morristown and just pick whatever. But central air for under $2k will probably be a challenge, especially if you are renting from out-of-state.

Thanks for the insight. I was looking at those areas north of Morristown and Parsippany stood out. How about some of the areas east, but not getting into the more metro Newark area, like Madison, Livingston, or Hanover? Do you know much about those areas?

Sure, I guess I’d kind of like to know what the general idea of those areas are like? Are there any areas that are just flat out avoid, in terms of safety, or on the other end, just way too expensive to not even bother looking into?

How about in terms of ethnic predominance and other “stereotypes”? Thanks so much!

I agree Parsippany might be your best bet. Those other areas you mentioned are very nice but generally, you won’t get as much for your money if you go east. There are really no bad areas around Morristown although there are sections of Morristown that may be less desirable. Parsippany has more apartments than most towns in the area so prices are a little lower there.

I’m in East Hanover. About 15 mins to Morristown. Quiet, suburban, close to major highways and tons of shopping on rt 10. nice people. A ton of Italian Americans in this town…you can’t beat the food.

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Not sure on the pricing these days, but my wife and I lived in the Olde Forge East complex about 5 years ago, off Speedwell about 5 minutes from the Green. Swimming pool, parking is not assigned and there are plenty of spots, pet friendly, central air, laundry room in the complex. We paid about $1600.

Denville is great and has a really nice downtown

Thanks so much for the recommendation. I ask about the others because I've been told there are times where I may need to go out to Summit for work, so I was also thinking about some place in the middle.

I think I'm a pretty lowkey guy, so I'm willing to consider most things as long as it isnt a place that hasn't been touched in decades I suppose.

Thanks for the Denville rec. I asked about the more eastern communities because I've been told I sometimes have to go out to Summit as well for work, so I was also looking into areas in Morristown and summit. Parsippany is great if I was only in Morristown, but it sounds like I may have to go out to Summit frequently as well.

I'm always a sucker for food. What are the prices like around there typically and is it somewhere where the dollar goes a longer way than in Morristown? I was looking at like Mendham as well and as soon as I saw the real estate prices, I knew it was a place to cross off my list. Definitely seems like the western and southern communities tend to be more affluent.

I'll definitely check it out! Certainly sounds great but I'm almost certain rent has gone up these past few years. Otherwise seems like an absolute deal

Thanks for the rec! How is Denville usually known in the area?

I just checked out the website, it's not a whole lot more than it was 5 years ago: https://oldeforgeeastapartments.com/

The 893 sq. ft. model is the one we had.

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Morris County is almost entirely suburban or rural. Netcong/Stanhope is the only place with a crime rate worth worrying about but it's a pretty small town just outside of your range. It's also not really a dangerous area so I'm not sure why the high crime.

In terms of small apartments, there are a handful of garden apartment complexes between Morristown and Parsippany mostly.

Morris County is around 2/3rds white so finding anything good other than Italian restaurants can be challenging. Dover has a big Hispanic population and a bunch of great little restaurants, but other than that it's not a particularly diverse area.

The center of Morristown is a busy bar town. The neighboring towns outside are quieter and generally have an older demographic. Check out Chatham and Madison both very great towns to live in especially with your budget

Thanks so much! Definitely good to know. Another reason why I'm willing to look a bit farther out and away. Any recommendations on areas between Morristown and like summit? I got a couple of Parsippany recommendations, but I also wanted to consider areas east of Morristown too

Thanks so much for the check! I know it was a couple of years ago, but what was the area like? Ever had any concerns?

Thanks so much, I really appreciate the insight. I've been mainly perusing the areas north and east of Morristown, since I'll also have to go out to Summit on occasion for work too. Anything in those areas that would really stand out to you in terms of places to live?

Yea, I've certainly paid my dues living in busy bar towns so I'm really hoping to venture out of it. If I want to enjoy it, I'll drive in or uber in whatever.

I definitely appreciate the recommendations of Chatham and Madison. I was actually looking at places between Morristown and Summit too, because I will on occasion have to head out to Summit for work too. I know in the grand scheme of things, these towns are negligible distances apart while driving and it shouldn't matter too much.

I was really just hoping to learn about if there are any areas that just don't fit what I'm looking for, and just should avoid altogether.

Nope, the complex was clean and safe, my wife and I would walk our dog around daily. You’re technically in Morris Plains, the complex straddles the border of MP and Motown, but the mailing address is Morristown. It’s super close to the really nice ShopRite in Cedar Knolls, if you know the area.

Look at Intervale Gardens apartments in Parsippany

I second Parsippany as a good option! Morris Plains and Whippany too. Denville and Boonton are a little further out but also good places to check out!

Denville and Boonton are starting to be pushing out a little bit further than what I am looking for, but Morris Plains and Whippany are about where I'm looking. How are the surrounding areas of Whippany, like Florham Park and Afton?

Much appreciated!!

Unfortunately, I don't know the area. Hence, why I'm hoping to glean a bit more from here. Thanks again for the recommendation!

All are middle to upper middle class suburban areas, generally considered very safe and definitely not “bar” towns, but Madison does have a few colleges. Whippany, Florham Park, Chatham, Madison, Morris Plains, Parsippany are very family friendly. Parsippany is the biggest and probably the most diverse, and if I had to guess would probably have the best chance at reasonable rent prices. All of these areas also have good access to all major highways and back roads as back up options too if there’s traffic - would be perfect for commuting to Morristown or Summit. Are you looking for a place with more of a quaint quiet downtown or more of convenient to supermarkets and other big shopping centers?Please feel free to DM me if you need more specific info - I’m a Morris County native. Good luck and welcome!

Thanks so much I really appreciate it. Considering everything looks to be relatively accessible and commutable, I'd like to live in a more quaint and quiet area, as I would have no problems driving to supermarkets, grocery stores etc.

I guess the downside of everything being good and safe, the choices become even harder haha. Of those places you listed above and as a native to the area, are there any particular stereotypes (not in a bad way) that they're known for? As in, it's where the best shopping is, best parks etc.

This is terribly stereotyped

I've lived in the Hollow for most of my life and go out at night and I've never seen an open air drug sale, stabbing, needles, or anything of the sort. I once found weed on the bridge over the whippany, but like Dover, the crime is incredibly overblown (and no doubt because it's full of "undesirables" or people of color).

I often see mothers with their children walking down the street, or occasionally a group of men with their music a little too loud at night, but even when I was 12, I never felt unsafe in that area, even after dark.

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Well Clyde Potts is closer to Speedwell than Mlk, so I would consider that in the Speedwell neighborhood.

Regardless, the shooting was not a normal thing and it had a bunch of people worried about their safety which is a clear indicator that people aren't getting shot very often in TH.

saying one shooting is a sign of high crime is like saying Morris County is poverty stricken because you say a couple homeless people on the street once

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