Home to the historic Lafayette Theatre, a beautifully restored 1924 movie palace, Suffern, NY sits at the gateway to the Hudson River Valley just 31 miles from Manhattan. This village of 11,400 residents provides direct access to New York City via NJ Transit and Metro-North trains, making it appealing for those seeking spacious rental homes with manageable commutes. The downtown district surrounding Lafayette Avenue features local restaurants and boutique shopping alongside the landmark theater. Established neighborhoods near Suffern Middle School and Richard P. Connor Elementary feature well-maintained single-family rental homes with tree-lined streets and generous yards. The Washington Avenue area presents attractive townhome rental options within walking distance to the train station and downtown amenities. The community's location at the intersection of major highways (I-87, I-287, and Routes 59 and 202) provides convenient access to Bergen County, NJ and Westchester County, NY, while the adjacent Ramapo Mountains offer hiking trails, rock climbing, and scenic viewpoints at spots like Harriman State Park just minutes from your rental home's front door.