Bound Brook, NJ

196 Apartments for Rent

Famous for being the site of the Battle of Bound Brook during the American Revolutionary War, Bound Brook is where the Continental Army was defeated!

Bound Brook is a borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, with a population of 10,402. Its location right on I-287 and the Raritan Canal make it a great spot for anyone who needs to get to nearby Newark or New York City. It's located right on New Jersey Transit routes, and you can hop on a train at the Bound Brook Station to get to Newark in no time. You can also hop on a bus to get into Port Authority in midtown Manhattan in a flash! They're all about convenience here, and you'll surely enjoy the ability to get around wherever you may want to go!

Moving to Bound Brook

If you're trying to find apartments here, you'll be happy to know that about a third of the properties here are rental houses! This means you stand a pretty good chance of finding great places to rent. You should still give yourself a decent amount of time to look for apartments here, however. Usually four to six weeks is a safe bet. When you start thinking about your next apartment, try to figure out exactly what you're looking for. Do you want to live in a single-family home or in a big apartment complex? Do you want to be within walking distance to public transit or do you have a car for driving around? If you have a car, will you need a home with a private parking space? Are you planning to bring a pet with you? All of these considerations will help you zero in on exactly the right kind of apartment for you.

What You'll Need

When you are ready to start finding places for rent, you can contact landlords and realtors to start viewing available luxury apartments. Try to see different kinds of places all over town so you can get a feel for what kind of apartments are available and what the prices are in different neighborhoods.

When you go to meet with your prospective landlord, be sure to bring along all of your rental documents so that you can get the application process rolling if you come across a place you like. This includes a copy of your ID, bank statements, credit report, pay stubs, letter of employment and references. If you're planning to bring a pet, you'll need paperwork proving that they have had all the right vaccinations, too. Make sure your landlord doesn't need any other documents that might hold you up from starting the leasing process. Oh, and be sure to bring your checkbook, too! Being able to put a deposit down on an apartment will increase your chances of getting the place of your dreams -- not to mention many landlords will require first and last months' rent!

Neighborhoods

Bound Brook is a pretty tiny square-shaped town, but it does have a couple of distinct areas with their own charms and amenities. Here's a little more info about what you'll find in each of them, which can help you decide where to look for your new home.

North Bound Brook: This side of town is mostly residential, with most properties being single-family homes. It's more expensive than the south side and doesn't have too much in the way of shopping or food other than the Office Beer Bar & Grill on Route 22. There are a number of pretty neighborhood parks up this way.

South Bound Brook: The south side of town has two commercial hubs - one on Route 28 and the other on E. Main Street, by the Raritan River. There, you'll find Mama Rosina's and Mis Amigos restaurants, as well as some local shops and businesses. You're more likely to find available one-bedroom apartments around here, in addition to single-family homes.

Living in Bound Brook

Life here is great for anyone who likes the convenience of a big city along with the slower pace of life that a small town offers. It's close to Newark and New York City and makes a great home option for people who go to either city regularly. It also has a lot going on in the city itself, and you'll find that there are a number of town events, like the Memorial Day Parade and the "Welcome Home" Door Decorating Contest in April! There's a sports complex nearby where people can go to get some exercise, and there is a movie theater close by in Reading. Of course, when you're craving excitement and an escape from small town life, you can hop into New York City, where the sky's the limit! You'll find the Empire State Building, Broadway shows and countless amazing restaurants to add a little spice to your life!