Last updated on October 6, 2026

Average rent in
Lower Vailsburg, Newark, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Lower Vailsburg

$2,262/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lower Vailsburg is $2,262 per month as of October 2026. This is 19% above the national average rent, or $362 more per month.

$3.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lower Vailsburg

52

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lower Vailsburg 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 Lower Vailsburg, Newark, NJ

Average rent prices in Lower Vailsburg have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 Lower Vailsburg, Newark, NJ

Rent prices in Lower Vailsburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lower Vailsburg is $2,300, whereas a house costs $2,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Lower Vailsburg run $1,533 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.

Listings

Studio

$1,375

8%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,725

3%

25%

2 bedroom

$1,850

5%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,300

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,600

2%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

25%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

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

Compare median rent prices in Lower Vailsburg and Fairmount by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lower Vailsburg

Median rent price$2,262
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,150
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lower Vailsburg, Newark, NJ is 5% higher than the median rent in Fairmount, Newark, NJ.

Discover rentals in Lower Vailsburg, Newark, NJ

20 Stuyvesant Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Vailsburg apartment for rent in Newark

Rental, Newark City, NJ

20 Stuyvesant Ave, Newark, NJ 07106

3 beds

1 bath

$1,800

2d ago

8.3

Very good

49 Norwood Street

49 Norwood St, Newark, NJ 07106

3 beds

1 bath

$1,850

1003 S Orange Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Vailsburg apartment for rent in Newark

229 Alexander St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Vailsburg apartment for rent in Newark

229 Alexander St #2, Newark, NJ 07106

4 beds

1 bath

$1,995

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Frequently asked questions for Lower Vailsburg, Newark, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Lower Vailsburg rental market.

How much is rent in Lower Vailsburg?

The average rent in Lower Vailsburg is $2,262 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lower Vailsburg?

Average rent prices in Lower Vailsburg have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Lower Vailsburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lower Vailsburg is 19% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $362 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lower Vailsburg?

To comfortably afford rent in Lower Vailsburg, you'd need to earn approximately $91,000/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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