Budd Lake, NJ

76 Apartments for Rent

Budd Lake is home of the largest natural lake in New Jersey. Originally called Hatacawanna Lake for the Hatacawanna tribe who originally inhabited the area, the lake covers a surface area of 374 acres. That's a lot of water. Hope you like swimming.

Budd Lake is a small town in Northwestern, NJ, located a mere 47 miles from New York City. Of course, "a mere 47 miles" takes on new meaning when considering New Jersey traffic. Aside from its namesake lake, there are a multitude of other lakes and parks in the area, with hiking and biking trails, and even fishing. Oh, and swimming. Don't forget the swimming. Budd Lake also offers multiple shopping centers for your everyday needs.

Moving to Budd Lake

There are many great places to live in Budd Lake. Budd Lake consists of many large single-family homes, as well as more moderately sized apartment units conveniently located in sprawling apartment complexes. One bedroom apartments and two bedroom apartments are most common, although larger sizes are available if you really want to spread out.

If you are looking to buy a home in Budd Lake, work with a real estate agent to make your search easier. There are many agencies in the area, including Coldwell Banker in neighboring Chester, NJ. If you are looking to r ent an apartment, find apartments by visiting the websites of the apartment complexes directly, or if you are in the area, you can visit the rental offices to get more information on the premier apartments available. Once you find somewhere you're interested in, get all the right documents together; rental history, references, copy of your ID, the works.

As a new resident of Budd Lake, the one thing that you may need time to adjust to is the general traffic in the New Jersey area. If you are moving from another idyllic place where traffic doesn't exist, be sure to work some meditation into your morning routine to get ready for the day.

Neighborhoods

Pick a neighborhood in Budd Lake, they're all just waiting for you. Well, all two of them, to be specific. Though this town only has two neighborhoods, both of them offer different living styles. Take a look at the list below to see what Budd Lake has to offer.

The Village Green: This is an award-winning community covering 115 acres of beautiful rolling hills, and includes your own personal golf course -- shared with the other tenants, of course -- and lots of jogging and walking trails so that you can get your fill of nature.

Eagle Rock Village: In close proximity to all major highways, Eagle Rock Village is set back far enough to drown out those noisy cars, and is located only 1 / 4 mile from the Budd Lake recreation area.

Living in Budd Lake

Most people living in Budd Lake own or lease a car. New Jersey Transit offers limited local bus service to several other nearby towns, but most commutes will require some type of personal transportation. Because of the sizable kitchens offered in the suburbs, people in Budd Lake tend to cook at home. Cooking at home is greatly enhanced by the fresh produce from the Mount Olive Farmer's Market. However, if you are feeling less ambitious, or simply want to explore the local cuisine, head to one of the great neighborhood restaurants, including the Budd Lake Diner or Branda's Italian Grill, for some amazing pizza. For recreation, enjoy the many activities that New Jersey's largest natural lake has to offer, including boating, public beaches, and picnic areas. If you get tired of Budd Lake, there are plenty of other parks nearby, including Turkey Brook Park.