New Jersey Area Guide

New Jersey is a state wedged between the large metropolitan areas of Philadelphia and New York City and is the most densely populated state in the United States. Despite having two large and distinct areas within state lines, the state of New Jersey has its own identity. When you rent an apartment in New Jersey you will soon find that rich history, continuous innovation, amusement and service are all characteristics of The Garden State.

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Often called the ‘Crossroads of the Revolution,’ New Jersey was the site of many monumental events like Washington crossing the Delaware River, The battle of Trenton and the battle of Princeton. For four months the Continental Congress was held in Princeton, New Jersey, making it the nation’s capital for four months leading up to the end of the Treaty of Paris and then end of the Revolutionary War.

New Jersey is a central location for fun in the mid-Atlantic region. There is of course Atlantic City, home of the longest boardwalk in the world featuring casinos like the Tropicana and the Trump Taj Mahal. If family fun and thrills are more up your alley you can head to Six Flags Great Adventure which features some of the best coasters in the world. Sports fans can catch a game of the NBA’s New Jersey Nets, the NHL’s New Jersey Devils, or NFL teams New York Giants and New York Jets, who both play in New Jersey. You can also catch a game of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights or the Princeton Tigers.

You don’t have to drive far if you are hungry after all the fun; New Jersey has more diners than any other place in the world. Getting ready for the return trip home is easier than ever because New Jersey law requires gasoline to be full-service, which means you get to relax in the car while your friendly gas attendant does all the work.

In addition to sports, history and entertainment there are also many beautiful New Jersey apartments available. Whether you are eager to live in a booming metropolis or relax in a quaint suburb, New Jersey has something for everyone. If you haven’t narrowed down your apartment search to a specific city or neighborhood within the greater New Jersey area our Area Guides and Neighborhood Reviews will certainly point you in the right direction. Choose from the areas you are most interested in to learn about the city's living style, demographics and neighborhoods. Once you find the right area to suit your needs, finding an apartment will be easy.

In addition to the areas listed on the right side of the page and the popular cities in the section further down the page, you can also check out the following areas for your next apartment rental:

Atlantic, NJ Area Apartments:

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Newark, NJ Area Apartments:

There are cities in the Central New Jersey Area. Learn more about what each city has to offer when it comes to tips, restaurants, shopping, demographics, and much more.

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