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Old 04-17-2012, 08:33 AM
 
Location: On the Rails in Northern NJ
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No theirs not, stop being a spokes man for a city you never lived in. Grove st up to the water is nice and what .... one block in the heights? The rest ranges from "Ehhh" to bad.
I have friends all over JC and i visit them once a week , I think i know what i'm talking about....
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Old 04-17-2012, 08:55 AM
 
Location: North Bergen,NJ
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I have friends all over JC and i visit them once a week , I think i know what i'm talking about....
Sounds like the story of the kid we all knew in middle school that got tons of girlfriend over the summer....but they lived in another state.
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Old 04-17-2012, 01:38 PM
 
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Which part of Washington Boulevard?
Near the Newport Center Mall
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Old 04-17-2012, 01:43 PM
 
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Do you have school-age children?

If not, just rent an apt. in one of the Newport buildings, or in Avalon Cove.

Living there you can literally roll out of bed and be at work in 5 minutes.
No, school-age kids. While Avalon Cove is convenient, the rent is not feasible for me.
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Old 04-17-2012, 07:26 PM
 
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PARed, What rent range are you looking at?

Also, keep in mind that commuting on NJ Transit is not cheap. Once you figure in the cost (and time) of commuting that could change your decision.
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Old 04-18-2012, 09:49 AM
 
Location: Historic Downtown Jersey City
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Hmm, check out some apartments in downtown Cranford, within walking distance to the train. Cranford is a prototypical suburban town with some good restaurants and a few good bars in the downtown. Train service is 17 minutes to Newark, and about another 15 or so to Exchange Place on the PATH subway. It'll be about a 10-15 minute walk from Exchange Place to your office (you'll also have to allow a 5 minute wait or so for a PATH train). All in all should be 45 minutes or less.
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Old 04-18-2012, 10:28 AM
 
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PARed, What rent range are you looking at?

Also, keep in mind that commuting on NJ Transit is not cheap. Once you figure in the cost (and time) of commuting that could change your decision.
I am looking to stay around 1500/- for 2 BD / 2 BA. Are any of the utilities like heat and water generally included in the rent? If yes, I could go a little higher.

I realize that my budget is low but unfortunately the salary adjustment I will get doesn't reflect the true cost of living difference.
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Old 04-18-2012, 12:55 PM
 
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I am looking to stay around 1500/- for 2 BD / 2 BA. Are any of the utilities like heat and water generally included in the rent? If yes, I could go a little higher.

I realize that my budget is low but unfortunately the salary adjustment I will get doesn't reflect the true cost of living difference.
Do you want to live in the suburbs because of the rent or do you prefer the suburbs overall?
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Old 04-18-2012, 01:49 PM
 
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Do you want to live in the suburbs because of the rent or do you prefer the suburbs overall?
I just prefer suburbs overall.
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Old 04-18-2012, 02:13 PM
 
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"I am looking to stay around 1500/- for 2 BD / 2 BA. Are any of the utilities like heat and water generally included in the rent? If yes, I could go a little higher."


PSE&G will not be included. If you live in Newport you'll have to pay for a monthly parking spot as street parking is really tough to find.

You might get a studio apt. in Newport within your price range.

Not sure where you'll get 2 BD / 2 BA within your price range. Down here in central Jersey it would be tough.
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