East Rutherford, NJ is home to MetLife Stadium and the Meadowlands Sports Complex, making it the smallest municipality to host five professional sports teams simultaneously. Located just 7 miles west of Midtown Manhattan, this Bergen County borough of about 10,000 residents combines suburban living with access to world-class entertainment, including the American Dream Meadowlands shopping and entertainment complex that opened in 2019.

Renters in East Rutherford enjoy a variety of housing options in a community where the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is around $2,243 per month. The borough features smaller apartment communities and townhomes that provide comfort and privacy while maintaining proximity to New York City. East Rutherford's location at the intersection of major highways including Route 3, Route 17, and the New Jersey Turnpike makes commuting convenient, with Manhattan accessible via NJ Transit's rail service from the Rutherford station or by bus to Port Authority.

The borough offers renters established neighborhoods like Carlton Hill and Monarch with tree-lined streets and newer developments near the sports complex. Residents benefit from East Rutherford's central location with easy access to shopping, dining, and recreation throughout Bergen County. The community maintains a small-town atmosphere despite hosting major events, with the Passaic River forming its western boundary and the Hackensack River its eastern edge, providing natural green spaces that complement the borough's developed areas.