Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Newark, NJ

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Newark rent stands today

    Newark, NJ rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,200/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with no meaningful change in monthly rent levels.

  • Compared to national trends

    Newark runs 15.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with a total of 633 total rentals available across the city.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Newark sit around $1,400/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,700/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,000/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,300/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,750/month. These bedroom tiers reflect the range of rents across the city.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    University Heights rents fell 44.2% year over year to $1,450/month across 21 rentals. Springfield Belmont also saw a decline of 24.4%, while North Ironbound rents rose 18.1%, showing divergent neighborhood trends in Newark.

Median rent

Median rent in Newark

$2,200/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Newark is $2,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.

$3.10

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Newark

633

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Newark rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Newark, NJ

Average rent prices in Newark have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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, NJ

Rent prices in Newark vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Newark is $2,200, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Newark run $1,749 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,400

7%

12%

1 bedroom

$1,700

3%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,000

5%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,300

No Change

4%

4 bedroom

$2,750

No Change

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Newark, NJ, 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, NJ compare to other cities?

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

Newark

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Newark, NJ is 4% lower than the median rent in Bayonne, NJ.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Bayonne

$2,300

decreased by4%
Last year
Bloomfield

$2,595

increased by13%
Last year
Clifton

$2,500

decreased by9%
Last year
East Orange

$2,000

decreased by1%
Last year
Elizabeth

$2,200

increased by3%
Last year
Hillside

$2,700

Flat
Last year

Cost of living in Newark, NJ

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services7% higher
Groceries7% higher
Health10% higher
Housing34% higher
Transportation3% higher
Utilities7% higher

Discover rentals in Newark, NJ

46 Oraton St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

North Broadway house for rent in Newark

Private room for rent in shared space, $850 / month, all utilities included. Contact for details!

46 Oraton St, Newark, NJ 07104

1 bed

1 bath

$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.
9 Hedden Ter #3C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Upper Clinton Hill apartment for rent in Newark

9 HEDDEN TERRACE, UNIT 3C, NEWARK.

9 Hedden Ter #3C, Newark, NJ 07108

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

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.
96 Summer Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Seventh Avenue apartment for rent in Newark

Fully Renovated 2BR Apartment | Top Floor | Prime Newark Location | Modern Upgrades

96 Summer Ave #3, Newark, NJ 07104

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

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.
104 4th St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fairmount apartment for rent in Newark

3 bedroom apartment only $1700!! -908-605-0022

104 4th St #3, Newark, NJ 07107

3 beds

1 bath

$1,500

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Newark, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Newark rental market.

How much is rent in Newark?

The average rent in Newark is $2,200 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 remained the same since last year.

How does Newark rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Newark is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Newark?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Newark are North Broadway ($2,000/mo), Fairmount ($2,100/mo), and Seventh Avenue ($2,100/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Newark?

To comfortably afford rent in Newark, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

June offers the lowest rents in Newark, while December sees the highest prices, with about a 3.2% difference between peak and off-peak months. March tends to be the most competitive month for apartment hunting.

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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