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February 13, 2026
Lifestyle
Why NYC Renters are Moving to Westchester County, New Jersey, and the Philadelphia Area
As rent prices in New York City continue to rise, along with hybrid work becoming the norm, more and more people are finding themselves settling down in locations adjacent to New York City, such as White Plains, NY, New Jersey, and Philadelphia.
AVE Editorial Team
November 11, 2024
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The average rent in Manhattan in November of 2019 was $3,600. Flash forward to September 2024, and those averages for rentals jumped up to $5,167, according to the Douglas Elliman reports.
Prices are rising enough to push some locals out of the city. In 2023, 75,103 people made the move to New Jersey, and 44,807 went to Pennsylvania. And with the freedom of remote or hybrid work, these employees can easily make this suburban transition without worrying about finding a new job.
According to the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, 74% of employers offer hybrid work arrangements. These conditions create flexibility in the work environment, specifically regarding hours and location, which directly impact people’s housing needs.
This cultural shift in the way people are working has created an opportunity for many to move out of NYC, as longer commutes are less daunting with lower frequency.
If you find yourself searching for an apartment that provides carefree living and a reasonable commute to New York City, AVE has state-of-the-art residential communities in White Plains, NY, New Jersey, and Greater Philadelphia.
AVE Hamilton Green - 25 Cottage | Two Bedroom Apartment Kitchen
AVE Hamilton Green - 25 Cottage | Two Bedroom Apartment Kitchen and Living Room
AVE Hamilton Green - 25 Cottage | Studio Apartment
AVE King of Prussia | Two Bedroom Apartment Living Room
AVE King of Prussia | Two Bedroom Apartment Kitchen
AVE Malvern | One Bedroom Apartment Living Room
AVE Malvern | One Bedroom Apartment Kitchen
Blue Bell Villas | One Bedroom Townhome Kitchen
Blue Bell Villas | One Bedroom Townhome Living Room
The Franklin Residences | One Bedroom Apartment Kitchen
The Franklin Residences | One Bedroom Apartment Living Room
AVE Union | One Bedroom Apartment Living Room
AVE Clifton | One Bedroom Apartment Living Room
AVE Clifton | One Bedroom Apartment Kitchen
AVE Florham Park | One Bedroom Apartment Kitchen and Living Room
AVE Florham Park | One Bedroom Apartment Bedroom
AVE Florham Park | One Bedroom Apartment Living Room
AVE Florham Park | Resort-Style Pool
AVE Blue Bell | Conference Room
AVE Blue Bell | Golf Simulator Lounge
AVE Blue Bell | Resident Lounge
AVE Malvern | Fitness Center
AVE Malvern | Conference Room
AVE Somerset | Business Center
AVE Somerset | Resident Lounge
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Westchester County Luxury Apartments
AVE Hamilton Green is a luxury residential high-rise community coming to Westchester County this winter. For the commuters who do not want to leave Manhattan too far behind them, the White Plains Metro North Train Station is just three blocks (or a 7-minute walk) away, with express service to Grand Central Station in 40 minutes. At AVE Hamilton Green, our community is your home office with our co-workspace, executive conference rooms, private work pods, and high-speed WiFi.
New Jersey Luxury Apartments Commutable to NYC
AVE Union in New Jersey is just footsteps away from Union Station, providing our residents with easy access to the Raritan Valley Rail Line. These trains travel between Newark Penn Station and Raritan, to and from High Bridge and New York Penn Station and have one morning train to Hoboken Terminal. The Newark Liberty International Airport is also about 15 minutes away, making any form of transportation feasible.
AVE Clifton is 4 minutes away from Passaic Station and provides direct service to New York Penn Station. AVE Florham Park is 10 minutes from Morristown Station, which gets its travelers to New York City either via New York Penn Station or Hoboken Terminal and AVE Somerset is 8 miles from New Brunswick Train Station and 2 miles from Bound Brook Train Station, both with service to NYC.
Hybrid residents can productively work from their apartment or our on-demand business amenities in any of these NJ properties, as our comfortable flex workspaces and high-speed WiFi bring the office environment to you. All four properties offer 24/7 business centers with executive conference rooms and private work pods. On the busiest of days, refresh and refuel at our hot beverage stations, equipped to serve a hot latte or espresso shot.
Luxury Apartments in Philadelphia Near Transit
AVE Malvern, residing outside Philadelphia, is down the hill from both the Paoli and Malvern Train Station, making trips along the Main Line, into Philly, or New York quick and easy, via SEPTA or Amtrak. Stop at the neighboring Starbucks or the cute coffee shops of the Malvern Burrough for a remote workday or make your commute simply to our newly renovated Clubhouse, with comfortable flex workspaces, private work pods, and executive conference rooms (and coffee from our hot beverage station).
AVE King of Prussia is also in the center of its own bustling town, so if you love the energy of NYC, but not the city itself, find yourself at home in our King of Prussia Town Center, with all the restaurants, bars, and shops you can ever imagine. KOP has high-speed WiFi, abundant flex workspace, media theatre, conference rooms and 24/7 business center with computer stations. For an in-person meeting, the Paoli/Thorndale Line, Manayunk/Norristown Line, and Norristown High Speed line all have stops not far from KOP.
Another convenient location for any busy professional is Blue Bell, with easy access to major employers in the Philadephia suburbs. AVE Blue Bell is less than 10 minutes away from the Gwynedd Valley Train Station, with about a 40 minute ride to Jefferson Station, making for a seamless commute into the city as well. Find a perfectly balanced life of work and play at AVE Blue Bell, through our business, wellness, and leisure amenities, and our prime location.
Perhaps you are looking for a different city, find The Franklin Residences, boasting historic charm and luxury residential living. The Philadelphia Amtrak Station is inside the 30th Street Station, which sits 15 minutes away on Market Street. Hop on Amtrak and you will be in NYC in less than an hour and a half. The Franklin, similarly to our other AVE properties, is ready to meet your remote working needs with high-speed WiFi, private work pods, and reservable conference rooms.
After a seamless commute and productive day of work, residents can relax at our resort style pools, enjoy a stroll through our beautiful landscaping and dog parks, cozy up to a firepit lounge with a glass of wine, attend a resident event, and feel truly at home.
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