Maywood, New Jersey is home to the historic Maywood Station Museum, where visitors can see a preserved New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway locomotive on display. This charming Bergen County borough of just 1.29 square miles offers renters a convenient location with easy access to New York City via several NJ Transit bus routes.

Rental options in Maywood include apartments in small, boutique communities and single-family homes, with average one-bedroom apartments renting for around $2,000 per month. The borough's central business district along West Pleasant Avenue features local shops and restaurants, recently enhanced through a "Streetscapes" grant that improved sidewalks, streets, and lighting. Memorial Park provides residents with baseball fields, basketball courts, a dog park, playground equipment, and a half-mile bike path circling the grounds.

Commuters appreciate Maywood's proximity to major roadways including Route 17, the Garden State Parkway, Interstate 80, and Route 4, all accessible in neighboring towns. The borough borders Hackensack, Lodi, Paramus, and Rochelle Park, giving residents easy access to additional shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Bergen Town Center mall is partially located in Maywood, offering additional retail convenience for those who make this small but well-connected borough their home.