Last updated 2026-07-10 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
PATH-train Manhattan access at 70% of the rent, with a skyline view from your own apartment.
Population: 292,449
Median 2BR rent: $3,500/mo
Typical local mover cost: $1,500-$4,800
Popular neighborhoods: Downtown, Paulus Hook, Journal Square, The Heights, Bergen-Lafayette
High-rise buildings on the waterfront require certificates of insurance and weekday-only moves with a 4-hour elevator slot. Confirm both two weeks ahead.