Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Newark, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Newark

$2,825/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Newark is $2,825 per month as of October 2026. This is 49% above the national average rent, or $925 more per month.

$2.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Newark

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Newark rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Newark, CA

Average rent prices in Newark have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $3,067, whereas a house costs $4,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Newark run $3,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,695.

Listings

Studio

$2,766

7%

5%

1 bedroom

$3,200

1%

37%

2 bedroom

$4,360

No Change

71%

3 bedroom

$5,900

17%

49%

4 bedroom

$6,930

6%

67%

Studio

Average rent

$2,766

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

37%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,360

Last year

71%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,900

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

49%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,930

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

67%

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$2,825
increased by49%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,097
increased by63%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Newark, CA is 9% lower than the median rent in Belmont, CA.

Discover rentals in Newark, CA

37626 Cape Cod Rd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Condo for rent in Newark

37626 Cape Cod Rd, Newark, CA 94560

3 beds

3 baths

$2,200

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
35019 Lido Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Newark

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,825 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Newark?

Average rent prices in Newark have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Newark rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Newark is 49% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $925 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 $113,000/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).

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