Eatontown, NJ 536 Apartments for Rent

Eatontown is a popular stop along the road for people traveling through the state of New Jersey. Why? Because six highways pass through there - Route 18, Route 35, Route 36, Route 71, CR 537 and CR 547 all can be found in different parts of the city. Talk about accessible!

In New Jersey they often call city-like places boroughs, and that is exactly what Eatontown is: a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey. As of the last major census back in 2010, Eatontown had a total population of just over 14,000 and growing. Geographically speaking, Eatontown is located in a pretty flat area. There aren't any real mountains or hills to speak of, but you are close to the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. It's not a long drive -- less than 10 miles -- until you are hitting the sand for a day of relaxing or swimming. You can hang out on the boardwalk or build a sand castle or two.

Moving to Town

Eatontown has a great reputation in New Jersey, and people want to live here, so vacancies require a little leg work to find. Allow yourself a month to drive through the neighborhoods, or find properties online or in the local newspaper. Bring your credit report along when you fill out those rental applications! Here you can easily discover beautiful furnished apartments, townhouses for rent, many the studio apartment, month-to-month apartments and pet-friendly apartments of all sizes. Of course there are also a large variety of single-unit homes to choose from in Eatontown, too.

Avoid moving in the winter months as temperatures will drop to the low 20s. Summer should be avoided as well, since temperatures can climb up to the high 80s. To make the most of your move, and to save yourself all the sweat, move in between March and May.

Neighborhoods

The best part about moving to Eatontown is the fact that there are so many different housing options for every taste, combined with access to parks, many shops and businesses, and two major malls.

Wyckoff Road: This neighborhood passes right through the center of town and is the perfect place for families or singles. Enjoy the ideal blend of rentals and owner-occupied properties on tree lined streets. Living here you'll have convenient access to 80 Acres Park, Old Orchard Country Club and the Monmouth Mall of Eatontown.

Wall Street: The Wall Street neighborhood of Eatontown offers many apartments and houses to choose from on its peaceful streets. Here you will find scenic Franklin Lake Park, just a short drive or bike ride from your new home. You can also enjoy fine dining and sports at the Old Orchard Country club, or enjoy shopping until you drop at the Consumer Centre Mall just off of Highway 36.

Norwood Avenue: This is the perfect part of town for those who like to be a little bit away from it all, but still close enough to enjoy many recreational activities. Norwood Avenue offers a variety of housing choices, most built after 1969.

There has been a long time military presence here as well -- Eatontown was home to Fort Monmouth from 1917-2011, and also housed several U.S. Army and Marine Corps training facilities as well. Visitors can still tour closed military facilities today during special community activity days. Such events are sponsored by the town to help locals and visitors learn more about this side of Eatontown's history.

Malls, Parks, Fun and More

Eatontown is the perfect place for recreation, whether you want to head to the beach or stay right in this pleasant community. If shopping's your thing, try the Monmouth Mall right where Route 35 and Route 36 meet. Here visitors and locals alike can come to enjoy a 15-screen movie theater, a variety of retail stores and a restaurant owned by world-famous chef Bobby Flay of the Food Network.

Other popular Eatontown attractions include the great outdoors of this gorgeous borough. For example, the Old Orchard Country Club is the perfect spot to enjoy tennis, swimming, basketball, community events and world-class 18-hole golf in the warm summer months. 80 Acres Park is also nearby and is the ideal spot for picnicking, hiking, biking and taking a relaxing stroll through the trees. This aptly named park has plenty of room for all these activities and more. Wolf Hill Recreation Area to the north of town is also a good spot for exercise and play. For community fun all year long, be sure to visit the Eatontown Community Center, where activities such as face painting, holiday celebrations, sports days, and arts and crafts can be accessed by everyone in town.

Do you enjoy beautiful lakes? There may not be tons of large bodies of water in Eatontown but you can still find Franklin Lake Park for fishing, swimming and sunning just a few miles away.

There are many wonderful spots for dining and enjoying a night on the town as well. Including coffee shops like Eagle Specialty Coffee and cafes, well-regarded Italian restaurants (stop by Maurizio's Pizzeria & Italian Grille for dinner) and chain eateries, there are plenty of choices for dining out. Other places to try out are All Seasons Diner, Sawa Steakhouse & Sushi, Far East Taste and Bobby's Burger Palace.

This is a town that believes in community spirit, from the Pride in Eatontown cleanup volunteers, to reading programs at the local library. Volunteers help provide programs at the very beautiful F. Bliss-Price Arboretum and Wildlife Sanctuary, too. Little league, library, community center programs? Yes, Eatontown has those, too.

Don't have a car and still want to explore Eatontown, as well as the nearby communities? No worries at all -- there is a great bus system in Eatontown. You can hop on the New Jersey Transit System lines in all directions. If you do have a car, you can easily hop on the Garden State Parkway and surrounding freeways.