Last updated on July 8, 2026

Average rent in
Forest Hill, Newark, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Forest Hill

$1,695/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Forest Hill is $1,695 per month as of July 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $255 less per month.

$2.73

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Forest Hill

33

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Forest Hill rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Forest Hill, Newark, NJ

Average rent prices in Forest Hill have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 Forest Hill, Newark, NJ

Rent prices in Forest Hill vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Forest Hill is $1,695, whereas a house costs $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Forest Hill run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.

Listings

Studio

$1,450

5%

43%

1 bedroom

$1,550

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$1,850

6%

11%

3 bedroom

$2,300

20%

26%

4 bedroom

$3,000

44%

63%

Studio

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

43%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

44%

Last year

63%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Forest Hill, 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 Forest Hill, Newark, NJ compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Forest Hill and Arlington by all bedroom counts and property types.

Forest Hill

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,225
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Forest Hill, Newark, NJ is 24% lower than the median rent in Arlington, Kearny, NJ.

Discover rentals in Forest Hill, Newark, NJ

779 Lake St #2ndFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Forest Hill apartment for rent in Newark

Bedrooms for rent

779 Lake St #2ndFL, Newark, NJ 07104

3 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 14

90 2nd Avenue #5b - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$1,575

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 9

90 2nd Ave #5A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Forest Hill apartment for rent in Newark

2 beds

1 bath

$1,575

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 6

653 Mount Prospect Ave #4BA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Forest Hill apartment for rent in Newark

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 22

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Frequently asked questions for Forest Hill, Newark, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Forest Hill rental market.

How much is rent in Forest Hill?

The average rent in Forest Hill is $1,695 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Forest Hill?

Average rent prices in Forest Hill have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

How does Forest Hill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Forest Hill is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $255 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Forest Hill?

To comfortably afford rent in Forest Hill, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/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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