Last updated on May 23, 2026

Average rent in
Newark, Newark, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Newark

$2,782/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Newark is $2,782 per month as of May 2026. This is 43% above the national average rent, or $833 more per month.

$2.68

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Newark

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Newark rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $2,734, whereas a house costs $3,842. 1-bedroom apartments in Newark run $2,154 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,769.

Listings

Studio

$2,750

5%

57%

1 bedroom

$2,950

No Change

39%

2 bedroom

$4,032

2%

56%

3 bedroom

$5,205

9%

84%

4 bedroom

$5,020

No Change

8%

Studio

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

57%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

39%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,032

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

56%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,205

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

84%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,020

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

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$2,782
increased by43%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,743
increased by41%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Newark, Newark, CA is 1% higher than the median rent in Ardenwood, Fremont, CA.

Discover rentals in Newark, Newark, CA

37057 Magnolia St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Newark

2 beds

1 bath

$3,049

$2,591

Price drop

Apartment for rent

35179 Lido Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Newark

House for rent

Valencia Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.1

Excellent

Valencia Townhomes

37155 Magnolia St, Newark, CA 94560

3 beds

3 baths

$3,495

Apartment for rent

36895 Newark Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

Townhouse for rent in Newark

House 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 $2,782 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Newark?

Average rent prices in Newark have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Newark rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Newark is 43% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $833 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 $111,000/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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