Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Newark, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Newark, NJ rent stands today
Newark, NJ rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,150/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with month-to-month rent also essentially unchanged at 0.2%.
Compared to national trends
Newark runs 13.2% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among metros with 645 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Newark rent for about $1,400/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,682/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,950/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,299/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,600/month. Apartments make up 86% of rentals, reflecting the dominant inventory type.
Median rent
Median rent in Newark
$2,150/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Newark is $2,150 per month as of September 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $250 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Newark
645
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Newark rentals at each price point
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 $2,150, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Newark run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,400 | No Change |  13% | |
1 bedroom | $1,681 |  1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,950 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,299 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 | 2% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Fairmount | $2,195 | |
Lower Roseville | $2,399 | |
Lower Vailsburg | $2,287 | |
Newark Central Business District | $2,350 | |
North Ironbound | $2,350 | |
Seventh Avenue | $2,200 | |
University Heights | $1,375 | |
Upper Clinton Hill | $2,100 | |
Weequahic | $2,100 | |
West Side | $2,175 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,150 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,895 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,500 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,569 | 21% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,681
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,299
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
Upper Clinton Hill
Average rent
$2,100
Weequahic
Average rent
$2,100
West Side
Average rent
$2,175
Fairmount
Average rent
$2,195
Lower Vailsburg
Average rent
$2,287
North Ironbound
Average rent
$2,350
Newark Central Business District
Average rent
$2,350
Lower Roseville
Average rent
$2,399
Seventh Avenue
Average rent
$2,200
University Heights
Average rent
$1,375
Apartments
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,569
Last 30 days
21%
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
13%higher than the national median
14%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Newark, NJ is equal to the median rent in Bayonne, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,158
21%$2,675
27%$2,640
1%$2,000
2%$2,250
5%$2,750
2%$3,987
7%$2,100
7%$2,800
4%$2,402
16%$2,100
1%$2,735
1%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
5d+ ago
Lower Clinton Hill house for rent in Newark
473 Clinton Ave, Newark, NJ 07108
Studio
0 baths
$395
House for rent
3d ago
209 S 10th St, Newark, NJ 07107
2 beds
1 bath
$1,109
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Upper Clinton Hill apartment for rent in Newark
491 Clinton Ave #1, Newark, NJ 07108
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 23
5d+ ago
Upper Clinton Hill apartment for rent in Newark
10 Osborne Ter #6G, Newark, NJ 07108
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 31
5d+ ago
Lower Roseville house for rent in Newark
144 N 14th St, Newark, NJ 07017
5 beds
3 baths
$5,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
65 Mcwhorter St, Newark, NJ 07105
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,724–$5,049
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
5d+ ago
Weequahic house for rent in Newark
1611 Bayview Ave, Newark, NJ 07205
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,300
House for rent
Available Sep 3
1d ago
Verified
30 Clinton St, Newark, NJ 07102
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150–$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 7
11h ago
42 Vesey St, Newark, NJ 07105
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,475–$3,195
Apartment for rent
13h ago
10 Central Ave, Newark, NJ 07102
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,285–$3,090
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
65 Mcwhorter St, Newark, NJ 07105
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,724–$5,049
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
30 Clinton St, Newark, NJ 07102
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150–$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 7
5d+ ago
Verified
97 N 13th St #1, Newark, NJ 07003
3 beds
1 bath
$3,200
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,069
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
1d ago
Verified
30 Clinton St, Newark, NJ 07102
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150–$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 7
5d+ ago
Verified
65 Mcwhorter St, Newark, NJ 07105
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,724–$5,049
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 10
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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 $2,150 per month as of September 12, 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 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Newark?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Newark are University Heights ($1,375/mo), Upper Clinton Hill ($2,100/mo), and Weequahic ($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 $86,000/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).