Trains & Apt HELP!!!! (Newark, Orange: apartments, rental, low crime)

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HI All, thanks to all who helped with my last question. Now we are trying to narrow things down. Hubby will work close to Orange & Broad in Newark, so we'd like to find a rental with a 1 train commute there (up to 40 minutes is ok). We are completely open to any town or city--under these requirements: Safety (in our apt, walking to train & in neighborhood), family friendly--we don't need nightlife/streetwalkers, a little diversity would be nice, affordable (less than $1900 for a 2 bedroom or large 1 bedroom). We plan on renting temporarily at first for about 6 months. All help is appreciated, especially if you can recommend specific apartments!!!

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checkout website for nj transit, which should help you identify potential areas

[RobRiguez]

Broad and Orange puts you right at the "North Borad Street Station". So you'll want to look along the Monclair/Boonton Line or the Morristown/Gladstone Line.

[NJ07035]

Lincoln Park - Beaverbrook Apartments:
BeaverBrook Gardens Apartments - Home Page

Low crime area, a short walk/ride to local shopping areas (including Shop Rite, banks, cleaners, restaurants, etc.)

They are next door to the NJ Transit train station

LP to Newark Broad Street - about 40 minutes:
New Jersey Transit

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Thanks so much! I was really confused trying to figure out all the trains, light rail, path, and buses! i like the apt link, and i found another one in union county as well. i guess most garden apts don't have w/d hookups? please continue to post apts please, and thanks again!!!

[jmdurett]

Can't help on the apartment hunt, but my office is at Orange and Broad (the 1 Washington Park highrise). Maybe it's the same building? Either way, please let your husband know that the area doesn't have too many options in terms of shopping or food. I miss being able to run errands on my lunch hour.

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thanks for the heads up JM