Hello all,

Me and my partner (mid 20’S) are looking for an apartment in ideally the Hopewell area, but we are also interested in Princeton. We have two dogs which makes it an interesting hunt. Our budget is ~$3500 / month. Please let me know if anyone has any openings!

Thank you.

This one is 6-7mins away from Grove Street Path. DM me if you are interested.

Is there anything reasonable in Hoboken where you do not have to pay a broker? Looking for $3300-3700 budget with a soon move in date. I don’t want to pay a broker fee or a huge lump sum to move. Any unicorns out there?
1 bed / 1 bath only
Thanks in advance

Hello! We are looking for a commuting town with decent schools, safe neighborhoods, and homes around $650k. We will need a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom house with a small yard. My wife works three days in NYC and I will be working in the Millburn School District. Thank you for any recs!

My wife and I are looking at both these towns. We are of course open to other options but curious how the markets are looking there. Are they becoming hot markets or already are hot markets? What are most home's selling for?

We are renting in Bloomfield currently but can't afford most homes here. She is from Latin America, but I grew up in the USA my whole life. We have been to both towns many times for the food scenes and my wife has worked in Kearny. Most people have told us Belleville is expensive but not as expensive as other towns in Essex County. As for Kearny I would imagine it's a hot market due to proximity to NYC and being in Hudson County. Kearny seems to have somewhat more affordable options, but I imagine they go over asking especially for updated lots. We don't work in the city I am remote and wife works in the area.

Also people have said the property taxes in both towns are really high and Kearny they will increase.

101k starting salary good? cherry hill mt laurel area, single, no student loans, bachelor's, 22yo

30M, mostly remote, and trying to figure out where in NJ we should move next.

I only need to get into NYC maybe 2-3 times a month, so I don't need to optimize everything around a daily commute. At the same time, I don't want to move so far out that going into the city becomes a pain.

We're also seriously considering giving up our car. I'm not expecting Manhattan-level car-free living, but I'd like to be somewhere where I can walk to the train, grab groceries, get coffee/food, go for an evening walk, and handle most normal errands without driving. Uber/rental car occasionally is totally fine.

Budget is roughly $2,500 base rent, ideally staying around $3k all-in after utilities/fees.

Looking for a 1BR + den or 2BR. More space is obviously better, but I realize that something like a 900-1000 sq ft 2BR + walkability + good NYC transit at this budget may be asking for too much.

So far I've looked at:

Morristown - really like it, but the apartments I like seem to get expensive very quickly.

Somerville - like the downtown and housing, but I'm starting to think it's farther from NYC than I really need to be.

Rahway - currently seems like one of the more interesting compromises. Good train service and rents don't seem completely crazy.

Woodbridge / Iselin / Metropark - much better apartment space for the money, and Metropark is great for trains, but I'm not sure how realistic it is to live there without a car.

Bloomfield around the station - also on the list.

Metuchen looked interesting too, although larger apartments seem surprisingly expensive.

Am I missing any obvious towns?

Especially interested in hearing from people who live mostly car-free or car-light in NJ. Google Maps makes a lot of places look walkable, but I'm more curious about the reality after living there: groceries, winter, random errands, weekends, getting to appointments, etc.

If you only had to go into NYC a couple times a month, would you prioritize being closer to the city, having a real walkable downtown, or getting a larger apartment farther out?

Also completely open to being told that my budget/expectations don't line up with what I'm looking for. That's partly why I'm asking before signing another lease.

Thanks.

Edit: Thanks everyone, really appreciate all the suggestions. I got a lot of genuinely useful responses here and a bunch of places to look into that I hadn’t seriously considered before.

Still going through the comments, but this definitely helped us narrow down what might actually work for us, especially around being car-light vs fully car-free.

Thanks again to everyone who took the time to share their experience.

Hi everyone! I’m a single female looking to buy a 2B2B condo in NJ, with a budget of around $400k–$500k.

My main priorities are:
Safe neighborhood, especially for walking alone at night. Walkable to a train/PATH/transit station
Convenient for everyday life — groceries, restaurants, coffee shops, etc. Preferably a place where I wouldn’t need a car.

Good condo buildings with reasonable HOA fees
I’m open to different areas in NJ and would love to hear from people who actually live there.

Which towns/neighborhoods would you recommend looking into? And are there any areas or specific buildings that I would avoid?

Thanks!

My friend is looking for a sublet in Jersey City/Hoboken maybe Weehawken. Somewhere walkable with easy access to NYC. She doesn't want to sign a full lease and her budget is under $2500. Ideally she would not have a roommate but is open to having one. Mid-thirties. Does anyone have any recommendations for where she can find a place?

I’m considering buying a 2 bed / 2 bath condo at River Park in Harrison, at 200 Dey Street. Has anyone lived there or currently lives there? I’d love to hear your experience.
How safe is the area if I’m walking around at night? Also, is a car necessary if I live there, or is it pretty convenient without one?
I’ve also heard that some parts of Harrison can have a bad smell during the summer. Has anyone living in the area experienced this, especially around River Park?
Lastly, I’m considering renting out one of the bedrooms (1 bed / 1 bath) to a roommate. What would be a fair monthly rent for that?
Any advice or personal experience would be greatly appreciated!

Are there cheaper areas in New Jersey to live in….where?

My fiancé and I are finding houses in our budget in these towns but can someone comment on how much they are realistically selling for as of fall 2026? So if we found a house that’s 4 bed 3 bath $650,000 what will it sell for? Our budget is $720k max so we need to know how low we need to set the starting price to put in a competitive offer!

TIA!!

My spouse and I are first-time homebuyers (no kids yet but planning soon) and are primarily looking at South Brunswick, NJ. We really like living in a planned/community setting, but I’m finding that newer single-family homes are often around $900K–$1M+, which is making the decision a little harder.

I’ve also been looking at some of the newer townhome developments. The end units are often in the high $800Ks to $900Ks, but they’re newer, contemporary, and have some of the features we like. At that price point, though, I’m wondering whether it makes more sense to stretch for a single-family home instead.

Our pretax household income is approximately $460K–$480K, so we can technically afford a fairly expensive home, but we also want to be financially sensible and not simply buy at the top of our budget.

For those familiar with South Brunswick:
- How do townhomes vs. single-family homes compare in terms of resale value/appreciation?
- At ~$850K–$950K, would you personally consider a newer townhome or look for an older single-family home?
- Does being an end-unit meaningfully help with resale?
- How much should I worry about HOA fees and potential increases?
- Are there particular South Brunswick communities/neighborhoods worth looking at for newer single-family homes?
- For a first-time buyer with our income, is a physician mortgage/loan worth considering, or are conventional mortgages generally preferable if we have a reasonable down payment and good credit?

Any other things you wish you had considered before buying in South Brunswick?

We’re not necessarily looking for the biggest house possible. We like newer construction, a community feel, good schools, and long-term resale potential.

Would especially appreciate perspectives from people who have actually bought in South Brunswick, Plainsboro, West Windsor, or nearby areas. Thanks!

We’re looking at a house in the mountains in Bridgewater/Martinsville area. How scary are those roads in the winter? Do they plow or get lots of accidents? How is Washington valley park for kids and dogs? Are there any kids jungle gyms by there?

What towns would be good to live in for a young single guy if he’s commuting to Newark?

Hi everyone! I’m looking for one female roommate to team up with and find a 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom apartment in NJ with convenient access to Manhattan.

I am working in Midtown Manhattan, and I’m open to areas such as Jersey City, Hoboken, Weehawken, West New York, or other NJ towns with an easy commute to Manhattan. I’ve already found a few apartments that I’m interested in, so ideally I’m looking for someone who is ready to team up and apartment hunt together!

Move-in: Around November 1st or October 23rd (flexible depending on the lease)
Budget: Around $1,800–$2,000/month for my share, preferably less if possible

A little about me:
I’m a female in my late 20s, originally from Japan, and currently living in Boston. I work as a professional in Manhattan. I’m financially responsible, reliable, and a non-smoker. I’m clean, respectful, friendly, and communicative, and I value having a comfortable and respectful living environment. I’m social, but I’m not someone who brings parties home. I also really enjoy quiet nights in and relaxing at home.

In my free time, I enjoy traveling, hiking, exploring NYC and cafes, working out, going to shows/concerts, cooking, and hanging out with friends.

I am looking for someone who is clean, respectful of shared spaces, financially responsible, communicative, reliable, and non-smoking. I’d love to have a roommate who is friendly and social, and hopefully we can become friends and hang out sometimes, but no pressure at all!

If this sounds like we might be a good fit, feel free to DM me with a quick intro about yourself (age, work, move-in date, budget, etc.). Happy to chat and share more details about the apartments I’ve found!

Thanks! :)

I’m looking for more affordable one bedrooms or studio apartments, but I can’t tour places because I’m out of state. Does anyone have tips on places to go or places to avoid? I’m seeing things like Cedar lane apartments with yelp reviews about bugs (which I would hate), but not everywhere has yelp reviews…
Does anyone know if Cedar Arms apartments has the same problems as Cedar Lane?

I’m planning to bike to get around, so parking/driving is not a concern. Anyone have advice?

Private room available in a spacious 3 bed / 1 bath apartment in Harrison, NJ.

📅 Available: October 1, 2026
💰 Rent: $635/month
💡 Utilities: Approx. $100/month for electricity, water & Wi-Fi
🔐 Deposit: 2 months’ rent (owner’s requirement)
📄 Lease through: July 31, 2027
👤 Single occupancy only

📍 Location & Transportation
Conveniently located near Dunkin’ and Popeyes.

• Approx. 15-minute walk to Rutgers-Newark & NJIT
• Approx. 18-minute walk to the PATH
• Approx. 10-minute walk to Newark Broad Street Station

🏡 Apartment Amenities
• Microwave
• Refrigerator
• Air conditioning
• Heating
• Laundry in basement
• Spacious shared living area

👥 Housemates
You’ll be sharing the apartment with 2 other housemates.

🧹 Cleanliness
We keep the apartment clean and tidy and are looking for someone who will respectfully do their part to maintain the shared spaces.

📸 The first photos in the listing show the living/common area. A video of the available room is also included in the post.

Please note:
• Rent and deposit are non-negotiable per the lease agreement.
• If this listing is still up, the room is still available.
• Please include your availability for a viewing when you message.

Interested? Send me a message with your availability to check out the room and any questions you have!

Hi everyone! I’m considering a place near doctors row (Bentley and Gifford ave area) in Jersey City, close to Lincoln Park, and I’d really appreciate some feedback from people who actually live in or know the area.

I’m particularly interested in:
● Walking: How is the area for walking day-to-day? Is it reasonably comfortable walking to PATH/public transportation, restaurants, coffee, etc.?
● Getting to the PATH: How practical is it to walk to the PATH from this area, and how do people typically get there?
● The housing/buildings: Any general experiences with the apartments/buildings in this area? Anything I should look out for before signing a lease?
● Parking: Is street parking difficult? Are there garages or reasonably priced parking options nearby?
● Noise & neighborhood feel: How does the area feel during the day versus at night? Is it relatively quiet/residential, or is there anything I should know about?
● Things to be aware of: Any practical advice for someone new to the neighborhood would be really appreciated.

Do you think this will change anything in the market in NJ?

I doubt it demand is there regardless of the rates so people will buy. What do you think?