Linden
Nestled on the banks of Pralls Island Reach across from Staten Island, Linden is a quiet suburban community between the cities of Elizabeth and Woodbridge Township. Predominantly residential, Linden is dotted with cozy condos and apartments along picturesque tree-lined streets. Linden is home to an array of charming shops, salons, and eateries on Wood Avenue, forming a popular shopping district for residents and visitors alike. For even more shopping options, residents can easily get to the department and specialty stores at Menlo Park Mall. Linden locals enjoy the town’s well-landscaped parks just a few blocks from the many available apartments in town. Residents of Linden have easy access to I-95 and I-278, the Linden Airport, the Newark Liberty International Airport, and the New Jersey Transit Linden Station. The amenities and trendy restaurants in Manhattan are only 15 miles away, putting the best of New York City at the fingertips of Linden residents.
Roselle
Ideally located about 10 miles southwest of Newark and 18 miles from New York City, Roselle is a cozy borough for those looking for a quieter place to call home. First settled around 1664, Roselle was settled by farmers looking for better farmland. It was part of the first New Jersey settlement called Elizabethtown. The borough was officially incorporated in 1894 as Roselle. Today, this terrific community features beautiful parks and great shopping. Warinanco Park, the borough's largest park, offers ball fields, a running track, a playground, pedal boats, an ice skating rink, a fitness trail, a bicycle path, fishing, a spray pool, tennis courts, picnic areas, and shuffleboard. Roselle's tree-lined streets are mainly residential, with a shopping district located between Westfield Avenue and West 1st Avenue.
New Brunswick
Welcome to New Brunswick, nestled along the banks of the Raritan River. This historic city combines its rich past with contemporary appeal, offering renters average monthly rates from $1,651 for studios to $3,130 for four-bedroom units, reflecting a 4.3% annual increase. Housing options include apartment communities near the train station and residential properties throughout established neighborhoods like Fifth Ward and Lincoln Park. As home to Rutgers University, downtown New Brunswick features the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, theaters, and an array of dining destinations. Boyd Park's 20 acres of riverfront space and the Delaware and Raritan Canal trail system provide outdoor recreation opportunities. The city serves as a significant medical center, with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Saint Peter's University Hospital. Located 27 miles from Manhattan with direct service on NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor line, New Brunswick offers convenient commuting options. The city's character shines through in areas like the Livingston Avenue district and Albany Street corridor. Cultural attractions include the Zimmerli Art Museum and George Street Playhouse. A notable piece of history: New Brunswick pioneered railroad transportation of circus equipment in 1872, when William Cameron Coup developed a system for what would become the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
