I recommend getting an Airbnb near Penn station to start….then from there you can go out an check out neighborhoods and showings for rental apartments.

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Thanks, but not a lot of info there

Curious, Why start at Penn station... You feel that's the safest ABB?

Forest Hill

What neighborhood is your Airbnb in?

In general, most places on the North, Central and East Wards are “safe.” The South and the West also have some safe places, but they also have the largest share of neighborhoods with violent crime.

Good on you for ignoring people that say all of Newark is unsafe. You’ll find that rhetoric is deeply rooted in racism/classism.

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Haven't selected on yet. Don't want to get one and regret the location. Appreciate your candor and recognition of the real issues. People don't realize, I am in a city where I am twice as likely to be a victim of violent crime...Wichita Kansas...crazy.

what is the name of the neighborhood? abb doesn't give you an address before you book.

thanks

What is considered the dividing lines for N/S and E/W parts of town?

Yep, I’m from KC. Statistically way more dangerous than Newark.

Newark is shit the people are not friendly i lived there my whole life and don’t trust nobody

That way you are closest to the largest train station and access to NYC.

Lol, he's fucking with you, that's not a good area. Downtown, Ironbound, and Forest Hill are your best bets.

Ironbound is relatively safe and certain areas in north Newark everywhere else is good luck

The stuff close to Rutgers feels pretty safe. Same with the places near Prudential Center, and them. Close to actual Penn Station feels a little sketchy, but I’ve not had any issues there. The people hanging out on the sidewalks surrounding the station might ask to bum a cigarette, or for spare change, but then also give you information like “that door is locked” so you don’t end up walking all that way to the door for no reason.

From the places I’ve seen, if it’s close to the light rail, I’ve felt pretty safe there. Only exception being Branch Brook Park, which feels mad sketchy no matter what hour it is.

I think you have to give more details your life style. Are you looking for more of a suburban area or urban? what’s your rent budget ? Do you need access to public trans ? Do you have a car ? All of this matters. There are areas that “on paper” you may not think are good areas but truly are like upper Roseville

The south ward by the south orange border is decent.

Second this. You’ll also have more of a neighborhood feel on Halsey St. In this area.

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Thanks, I kinda figured that. 🙄Someone once told me not to move to numbered streets.

Sounds bad for you. I can't wait to get there!

Forest hill is a good place to start

You can check neighborhood and Ward maps via google.

i prefer to hear from residents

East Ward is simple, it primarily consists of the Ironbound, and the dividing line is the train line going into Newark Penn station.

thanks, ironbound and forest hills seem to come up a lot

My brother lives there - was surprised at how dangerous it is. He moved to the hood for sure.

Try Walker house - https://livewalkerhouse.com/availability

I actually lived in walker house before I bought my 1st multi family home. I was paying 1900 for a one bedroom but the was one 2019-2020 I think for the same apartment it’s more like 2300 now 🙃. I’m glad I house hack now !

The apartments are nice but I think you get more bang for your buck at 1180 . It’s more outdated but closer to NY Penn and the Prudential Center,

That’s a old mindset of Newark, while mostly true some numbered blocks are changing. What’s your rental budget ? And what kind of apartment are you looking for? I lived in several sections of Newark. I currently live in upper Roseville and have a multi family home in lower vailsburg section of Newark ( this is a rougher area)

Iron bound and forest hills section are huge Latinx areas especially ironbound. So it’s a lot of working class families. Forest hills is more a mix of black wealth, Latinx and white middle class community and is a little less busy/ noisey the ironbound.

thanks, do they accept pets? do they do short term leases, like a month or two?

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>thanks, do they accept pets? do they do short-term leases, like a month or two?

Just to clarify 1180 is a competing apartment complex. Walker house allows dogs with size and breed restrictions. But they where loosely enforcing it when I was leaving. They only do year and 2 year leases. You might find a hard time getting a short term least at one of the apartment complexes

in KC-K or Wichita (two largest cities in Kansas) doesn't matter where you live. Crime is ridiculous...and mindset...well let's say I will be happy to be back in the NE

sounds like Forest Hills is diverse, which is what we prefer when it comes time to buy.

Good luck Newark is deff on the rise !!!

yeah, when we first arrive, we just want short-term accommodations to get settled in and be able to understand and determine where we actually want to live.

Wouldn't necessarily mind a year, but I am not a fan of apartment buildings.

to start just a short term place to figure things out. Then maybe a decent transitional house for rent until we actually buy. budget is flexible. Safety is most important

thanks, one of the reasons I chose it. That;s my language. Forward momentum

Like everyone is saying your best bet in terms comfortability. Might be to go with one of the big apartment complexes in downtown Newark for a year then decided which are you and your family wants to move. If you have school aged kids. I would. Recommend one of the neighboring towns like Bloomfield or west orange or even east orange

I live in the ironbound and love it. Like the other poster said, big immigrant community, mostly working class. Very walkable and lots of great food, and good transit access. I haven't had issues with crime and feel generally safe walking around, but it does happen occasionally.

Look again at the Elevdn80 application portal. I just renewed there for my 2nd year. I recall having short term rental options, but they may have only been available as an existing resident.

Also, the short term leases are much more expensive.

feel safe walking and occasional crime is all that I believe can reasonably be asked for in any city. That is what we are looking for!

Numbered streets vary drastically. Had a friend grow up on N 12th St just off Bloomfield in a historic 2 floor colonial with a working fireplace, original details, etc. Classic suburban family in a classic Northeast suburb. 4 blocks south, past Park Ave the vibe changes as you get closer to the freeway. Same situation as you head west towards East Orange and get closer to the Essex County Parkway.

tl;dr Numbered streets on the north side of town are very block-by-block. Stay away from the highways and East Orange and you'll be fine. Numbered streets on the south-side are a no-go.

hmm i though east orange was upscale back in the day...that was many decades tho

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I don’t know. But it’s a nice building, in a nice area across from a park and close enough to Pru Center + NJPAC and Broad St. Train Station. <- all within walking distance

I do agree with people mentioning the Ironbound, but you don't have to live in one of the little apartments near Penn! The amount of construction near those buildings has been attracting rats like crazy recently (among other problems). However, there are several streets in the neighborhood that have 2-3 family homes that are much more livable/practical. A few are: Chestnut Street, St. Francis Street, Clifford Street. These are all sort of on the borders of the super busy areas like Ferry or Wilson Ave, so they're pretty safe but you still get some privacy.

Thanks. Are those houses for rent or sale?

No problem. And it varies. Usually they're for rent, but a lot of owners are selling the houses these days since people are starting to buy up property in Newark

thats great as we would be happy to rent for a year to get settled into the area. How can I find out about these places for rent before moving there?

Hands down it’s the Ironbound. You won’t regret it. It’s very walkable. I grew up in North Newark. Love it, but lacking in walkability and a variety of businesses. From the Ironbound you can always ride the PATH train out to JC, NYC, and Hoboken. Love the Ironbound!!!