Congratulations. You rented an apartment in Old Bridge, NJ.

Maybe it’s just around the corner from work or school. Maybe it’s near your family. Regardless, Old Bridge is one of New Jersey’s best places to rent an apartment, and BestRentNJ’s apartment listings and insider knowledge helped you seal the deal.

But hey, we’re not done yet. You made your deposit and circled moving day on the calendar, but now you’re faced with getting your cat, coin collection, and electric blanket to your Old Bridge apartment.

Remember these tips as you plan your move:

Start early. It’s the painful truth—moving takes 4 to 6 weeks. Pack nonessential items at least a month out, so you’ll have plenty of time as the move approaches to remember the big things and deal with potential crises.

Focus. That 4-6 week timetable? It’s not a part-time job. If possible, take time off from work to focus on your move. And if you can’t manage it, enlist whatever help you can get from friends, family, or neighbors to make sure the small doesn’t overwhelm you.

Organize. Picture what you’ll need on that first night in your Old Bridge apartment: bedding, dishes, cutlery, toiletries. Try to make a “rough ‘n’ ready” box that will sustain you until you unpack your other belongings.

Watch this space for more moving tips, and good luck in your new apartment in Old Bridge, NJ!