Last updated on October 6, 2026

Average rent in
Newark, Newark, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Newark

$2,911/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Newark is $2,911 per month as of October 2026. This is 53% above the national average rent, or $1,011 more per month.

$2.53

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Newark

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Newark rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Newark, Newark, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Newark, Newark, CA

Average rent prices in Newark have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $2,907, whereas a house costs $4,507. 1-bedroom apartments in Newark run $2,587 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,669.

Listings

Studio

$2,885

5%

-

1 bedroom

$3,750

2%

69%

2 bedroom

$2,695

No Change

12%

3 bedroom

$5,550

3%

62%

4 bedroom

$6,930

No Change

86%

Studio

Average rent

$2,885

Last 30 days

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

69%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,695

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,550

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

62%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,930

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

86%

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$2,911
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,925
increased by54%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Newark, Newark, CA is equal to the median rent in Ardenwood, Fremont, CA.

Discover rentals in Newark, Newark, CA

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5 beds

4.5 baths

$5,400

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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 $2,911 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Newark?

Average rent prices in Newark have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Newark rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Newark is 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,011 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 $116,000/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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