Last updated on August 22, 2026

Average rent in
Newark, Newark, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Newark

$3,329/mo

increased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Newark is $3,329 per month as of August 2026. This is 73% above the national average rent, or $1,404 more per month.

$2.77

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Newark

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Newark rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Newark, Newark, CA

Average rent prices in Newark have decreased by 19% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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, Newark, CA

Rent prices in Newark vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Newark is $3,145, whereas a house costs $3,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Newark run $2,592 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,695.

Listings

Studio

$2,600

5%

-

1 bedroom

$2,995

10%

43%

2 bedroom

$2,722

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$5,295

16%

29%

4 bedroom

$7,000

9%

57%

Studio

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

43%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,722

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,295

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

29%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,000

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

57%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Newark, 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, Newark, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

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

Newark

Median rent price$3,329
increased by73%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,725
increased by94%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Newark, Newark, CA is 11% lower than the median rent in Ardenwood, Fremont, CA.

Discover rentals in Newark, Newark, CA

35511 Newark Blvd #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Newark

35511 Newark Blvd #D, Newark, CA 94560

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 6

7629 Wells Ave #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Newark

7629 Wells Ave #D, Newark, CA 94560

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 14

35750 Bettencourt Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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35750 Bettencourt Street

35750 Bettencourt St, Newark, CA 94560

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

Apartment for rent

37057 Magnolia St - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

Apartment for rent in Newark

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Newark, Newark, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Newark rental market.

How much is rent in Newark?

The average rent in Newark is $3,329 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Newark?

Average rent prices in Newark have decreased by 19% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.

How does Newark rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Newark is 73% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,404 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 $133,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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