Average Rent in Newark, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Newark, CA

Average rent prices in Newark have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in
Newark, CA

Rent prices in Newark vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Newark is $2,603, whereas a house costs $4,402. 1-bedroom apartments in Newark run $2,304 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,660.


Studio	$2,885	5%	-
1 bedroom	$3,095	23%	52%
2 bedroom	$2,685	1%	15%
3 bedroom	$5,780	8%	54%
4 bedroom	$6,850	1%	75%

		Listings
Newark	$2,937


Apartments	$2,603	2%	No Change
Condos	$2,750	6%	No Change
Houses	$4,402	6%	No Change
Rooms	$1,375	71%	-

Studio

Average rent

$2,885

Last 30 days

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,095

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

52%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,685

Last 30 days

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,780

Last 30 days

Last year

54%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,850

Last 30 days

Last year

75%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Newark, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Newark, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Newark and Belmont by all bedroom counts and property types.

Newark

Median rent price$2,937

55%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,077

115%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Newark, CA is 28% lower than the median rent in Belmont, CA.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

$4,077

$3,383

$2,675

$4,295

$3,130

$4,197

$4,040

$2,940

$3,600

$4,000

$3,312

$4,495

Discover rentals in Newark, CA

5d+ ago

House for rent in Newark

$5,000 - 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom House In Newark With Great Amenities

6336 Central Ave #NA, Newark, CA 94560

3 beds

2 baths

$5,000

1d ago

Townhouse for rent in Newark

2 beds

2 baths

$3,800

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Newark

39931 Cedar Blvd, Newark, CA 94560

1 bed

1 bath

$2,500

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Newark

37057 Magnolia St, Newark, CA 94560

1 bed

1 bath

$2,304

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Frequently asked questions for Newark, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Newark rental market.

How much is rent in Newark?

The average rent in Newark is $2,937 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Newark?

Average rent prices in Newark have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Newark rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Newark is 55% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,037 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Newark?

To comfortably afford rent in Newark, you'd need to earn approximately $117,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Newark?

January offers the lowest rents in Newark, running about 19% below August prices, which see the highest rents of the year. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for renters throughout the year.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).