Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
Newark, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Newark, NJ rent slipped 2.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,100/month. Renters today are paying $40 less per month on average than last year, below the peak of $2,350/month in February 2025.
Compared to national trends
Newark runs 8.2% more expensive than the $1,940/month national median, with 702 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Newark rent for around $1,350/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,600/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,895/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,300/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,650/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
University Heights rents fell 31.4% year over year to $1,500/month. This decline contrasts with the citywide rent slip of 2.3%, showing localized softness in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Newark
$2,100/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Newark is $2,100 per month as of August 2026. This is 9% above the national average rent, or $170 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Newark
702
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Newark rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Newark, NJ
Average rent prices in Newark have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $2,100, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Newark run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,350 | 3% |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,600 | 3% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,895 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,300 | 1% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,650 | 2% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Fairmount | $2,199 | |
Lower Roseville | $1,825 | |
Lower Vailsburg | $1,995 | |
Newark Central Business District | $2,340 | |
North Broadway | $1,895 | |
North Ironbound | $2,350 | |
South Broad Street | $2,090 | |
Upper Clinton Hill | $2,100 | |
Weequahic | $1,977 | |
West Side | $2,125 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,100 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,974 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,400 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,100 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
Upper Clinton Hill
Average rent
$2,100
Weequahic
Average rent
$1,977
Lower Vailsburg
Average rent
$1,995
West Side
Average rent
$2,125
Fairmount
Average rent
$2,199
North Ironbound
Average rent
$2,350
Newark Central Business District
Average rent
$2,340
Lower Roseville
Average rent
$1,825
North Broadway
Average rent
$1,895
South Broad Street
Average rent
$2,090
Apartments
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,974
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
1%
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
9%higher than the national median
14%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Newark, NJ is 5% lower than the median rent in Bayonne, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,200
15%$2,672
20%$2,400
3%$2,050
6%$2,200
3%$2,850
25%$3,800
2%$2,050
4%$2,800
4%$2,415
3%$2,100
3%$2,735
3%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 & Services | 6% higher |
| Groceries | 6% higher |
| Health | 9% higher |
| Housing | 35% higher |
| Transportation | 3% higher |
| Utilities | 5% higher |
Discover rentals in Newark, NJ
19h ago
250 Central Ave, Newark, NJ 07103
2–3 beds
1–3 baths
$799–$1,695
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
North Broadway apartment for rent in Newark
148 Delavan Ave #ATTIC, Newark, NJ 07104
3 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 29
5d+ ago
North Broadway house for rent in Newark
46 Oraton St, Newark, NJ 07104
1 bed
1 bath
$850
House for rent
Available Jul 27
5d+ ago
Upper Clinton Hill apartment for rent in Newark
10 Osborne Ter #6G, Newark, NJ 07108
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 31
2d ago
Verified
65 Mcwhorter St, Newark, NJ 07105
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,974–$5,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Broad Street condo for rent in Newark
21 Lincoln Park #300, Newark, NJ 07102
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
Condo for rent
3d ago
Newark Central Business District apartment for rent in Newark
303 Washington St #8J, Newark, NJ 07102
2 beds
2 baths
$3,708
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 28
5d+ ago
North Ironbound apartment for rent in Newark
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
30 Clinton St, Newark, NJ 07102
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 13
1d ago
10 Central Ave, Newark, NJ 07102
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,150–$3,090
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
39 Lincoln Park, Newark, NJ 07102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
65 Mcwhorter St, Newark, NJ 07105
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,974–$5,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
30 Clinton St, Newark, NJ 07102
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 13
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,300
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,300
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,069
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
Verified
30 Clinton St, Newark, NJ 07102
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$1,975
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
318-320 Ferry St #2, Newark, NJ 07105
3 beds
2 baths
$3,100
$2,800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
Verified
65 Mcwhorter St, Newark, NJ 07105
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,974–$5,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,875
House for rent
Available Jul 31
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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 $2,100 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Newark?
Average rent prices in Newark have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Newark rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Newark is 9% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $170 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Newark?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Newark are Lower Roseville ($1,825/mo), North Broadway ($1,895/mo), and Weequahic ($1,977/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Newark?
To comfortably afford rent in Newark, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Newark?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Newark average around $1,790/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,040/month.
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).