Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Newark, NJ

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Newark, NJ rent slipped 4.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,100/month. Renters today are paying $91 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Compared to national trends

    Newark runs 7.7% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with 672 total rentals available for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Newark sit around $1,650/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,600/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,900/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,385/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,700/month, with apartments at $2,100/month and houses at $2,400/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    University Heights saw rents fall 25.0% year over year to $1,650/month across 32 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide market, which is down 4.3%, showing a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Newark

$2,100/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Newark is $2,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.

$2.69

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Newark

672

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 4% 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 $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,895.

Listings

Studio

$1,650

1%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,600

3%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,900

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,385

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,700

2%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,385

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

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$2,100
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Newark, NJ is 9% lower than the median rent in Bayonne, NJ.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Bayonne

$2,300

decreased by26%
Last year
Bloomfield

$2,500

increased by6%
Last year
Clifton

$2,400

decreased by6%
Last year
East Orange

$1,995

increased by3%
Last year
Elizabeth

$2,200

decreased by7%
Last year
Hillside

$2,350

decreased by20%
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 & Services6% higher
Groceries6% higher
Health9% higher
Housing35% higher
Transportation3% higher
Utilities5% higher

Discover rentals in Newark, NJ

FOUND Study University Centre - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

FOUND Study University Centre

250 Central Ave, Newark, NJ 07103

2–3 beds

1–3 baths

$749–$1,750

Price drop

Apartment for rent

219 Schuyler Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Weequahic house for rent in Newark

Unfurnished private room share for rent

219 Schuyler Ave, Newark, NJ 07112

4 beds

2 baths

$800

House for rent

Available Jun 15

274 Matthews Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University Heights condo for rent in Newark

SPECTACULAR MASTER BDRM IN GORGEOUS 2 LEVEL, SOCIETY HILL LUXURY TOWNHOUSE

274 Matthews Dr, Newark, NJ 07103

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,200

Condo for rent

Available Jun 13

133 Seymour Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Upper Clinton Hill apartment for rent in Newark

133 Seymour Ave #3, Newark, NJ 07108

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

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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 June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Newark?

Average rent prices in Newark have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Newark rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Newark is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Newark?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Newark are University Heights ($1,650/mo), Lower Vailsburg ($1,995/mo), and Lower Roseville ($2,000/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?

Newark's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $2,200 monthly. These figures represent the current pricing across the city's diverse rental inventory.

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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