Woodbridge Apartments and Rentals

The township of Woodbridge is located in northeast New Jersey, approximately 13 miles southwest of Newark. It sits in Middlesex County and is considered part of the Newark metropolitan area. Woodbridge apartments for rent offer attractive options for joining the more than 97,000 residents living across 23 square miles of land.

Woodbridge's prime location is a major draw for many residents, as the town is situated between the major cities of New York and Philadelphia. The town has major roads cutting through it, including Interstate 95 and Route 444. Rail and air transportation is easily accessible as well, with public transportation readily accessible by the New Jersey Transit Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line and Amtrak Acela. Newark Liberty International Airport is roughly 25 minutes away by car.

Woodbridge township was originally established by the Puritans in 1664 with a charter by King Charles II of England. The township was named to honor Reverend John W. Woodbridge of Newbury, Mass., and it is recognized as the oldest original township in the state.

Woodbridge apartments can be found in any of the 10 distinct sections that make up the township, and residents enjoy both modern buildings and old colonial charm. According to City Town Info, education, health services and retail are a few of the primary factors for the township's economy.

There are numerous area attractions to take advantage of in Woodbridge. The area is particularly popular for residents and visitors in search of a bit of shopping, as there are numerous retail shops and centers. Popular spots include downtown Main Street, Inman Avenue, St. Georges Avenue, Oak Tree Road, Iselin Route 27 and New Brunswick Avenue.

Families can head to Keansburg Amusement Park and Runaway Rapids Water Park for a day of recreation and fun, and the Louis Brown Athletic Center at Rutgers University is the primary sports venue in the area. A particularly popular event for families is the Multicultural Arts Festival, hosted annually by the township. Other prime Woodbridge attractions include Merrill Park, William Warren Park, Expo Hall Great Adventure, Menlo Park Mall, the Sewaren Waterfront and Parker Press Park.

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