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779 Lake St
779 Lake St, Newark, NJ 07104, USA

Room for Rent
Monthly rent
$600–$850
Beds2–3
Baths1
Sqft–
modified
1 Day Ago

Property Overview

Situated in a quiet neighborhood, this well-priced option offers furnished accommodations with shared bathroom facilities. It ranks in the 92.86 percentile for value for money compared to similar properties in the area, making it an attractive choice for those seeking competitive pricing. Additionally, smoking is prohibited, promoting a healthy living environment.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Images available

Great for

  • Work-from-home

Units

779 Lake St Newark, NJ

New Listing

2 Beds, 1 Bath

2 Beds

1 Bath

$850

Listed on 06/02/2026
Listed by Sabrina Rodriguez
Days on market: 1
Property Id: 1827008 Room for Rent - Women Only Looking for a clean, respectful, and responsible female tenant to rent a private roRoom for Rent - Women Only Looking for a clean, respectful, and responsible female tenant to rent a private room in a shared apartment . Details: • Location: Lake st . Newark Quite neighborhood —- 10 minutes walking to Branch Brook park light rail —- Street parking all the time The space is quiet, clean, and drama-free—perfect for a student or working professional. House Rules: • No smoking • No overnight guests • Keep common areas clean • Respect quiet hours If you’re interested, please message with a little about yourself (age, occupation, schedule, etc.). Call or text (201)8441966

New Listing

GL

3 Beds

1 Bath

$600

Listed on 06/02/2026
Listed by Sabrina Rodriguez
Days on market: 1
Property Id: 2277884 Private Room for Rent - Quiet Home I’m renting out a private room in a clean, quiet home. This space is ideal for ONE person only (twin bed setup). Preference: Quiet, respectful female Occupancy: 1 person only Environment: Peaceful, clean, and low-traffic home Perfect for: Working professional or student ⸻ Room Details • Fits twin bed only • Private sleeping area • Access to kitchen & bathroom • Clean, well-maintained space • Quiet hours strictly respected Requirements (Non-Negotiable) • Valid photo ID • Proof of income • Recent bank statements • First month’s rent + security deposit • Must be quiet, clean, and respectful

Amenities for 779 Lake St

Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.

Building
  • Dogs Ok
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
Unit Amenities
  • Cable
  • Microwave
  • Furnished
  • On-Site Laundry
  • In-Unit Laundry
  • Fireplace
  • Assigned Parking
  • Outdoor Space

Policies at 779 Lake St

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

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About 779 Lake St

Home 779 Lake St #GL, Newark, NJ 07104, USA

Interested in leasing 779 Lake St, Newark, NJ 07104, USA? Currently, 779 Lake St, Newark, NJ 07104, USA is available to rent or lease. It is a room with 1 bathroom. Below, you can compare the rent price at 779 Lake St, Newark, NJ 07104, USA vs overall rent prices in Forest Hill, NJ. We have compiled nearby businesses and things to do close to 779 Lake St, Newark, NJ 07104, USA.

Address details

Units6
Units available2
Neighborhood
City
Zip code07104

779 Lake St #GL is great for:

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Common areas for meetings or remote work
  • Utilities included in the rent
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 779 Lake St, Newark, NJ 07104, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
Images available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Newark

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 779 Lake St #GL to be 53% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Forest Hill.

3-bedroom apartments at 779 Lake St #GL cost about 71% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Forest Hill.

Median rents as of May 30 2026.
Forest Hill
Newark
A table of studio rental data trends in Newark
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,391
July 2024$1,318
August 2024$1,452
September 2024$1,412
October 2024$1,318
November 2024$1,512
December 2024$1,462
January 2025$1,523
February 2025$1,593
March 2025$1,640
April 2025$1,643
May 2025$1,475
June 2025$1,450
July 2025$1,350
August 2025$1,300
September 2025$1,280
October 2025$1,250
November 2025$1,434
December 2025$1,581
January 2026$1,788
February 2026$1,827
March 2026$1,715
April 2026$1,659
May 2026$1,647
A table of studio rental data trends in Forest Hill
MonthMedian Rent
June 2025$1,581
July 2025$1,540
August 2025$1,413

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Rent-to-income ratio

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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 779 Lake St, Newark, NJ.
Last month$9003 bed1 bath
2 months ago$9501 bed1 bath
5 months ago$6003 bed1 bath
8 months ago$8503 bed1 bath
1 year ago$8502 bed1 bath
1 year ago$9501 bed1 bath
1 year ago$9001 bed1 bath
1 year ago$9001 bed1 bath

Schools near 779 Lake St #GL

Ridge Street School

735 ridge st

newark, NJ, 7104

PK, K-8Public
C

Elliott Street Elementary School

721 summer ave

newark, NJ, 7104

PK, K-8Public
C-

Park Elementary School

120 manchester pl

newark, NJ, 7104

PK, K-8Public
C

Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School

663 broadway

newark, NJ, 7104

PK, K-8Public
C-

Early Childhood Center of the Northward

29 summer pl

newark, NJ, 7104

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Neighborhood

Forest Hill | Newark, NJ

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Newark near 779 Lake St

Walking

8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 779 Lake St, Newark

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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