Last updated on May 21, 2026

Average rent in
Lower Vailsburg, Newark, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Lower Vailsburg

$2,037/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lower Vailsburg is $2,037 per month as of May 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $88 more per month.

$3.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lower Vailsburg

43

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 $1,995, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Lower Vailsburg run $1,416 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.

Listings

Studio

$1,375

No Change

9%

1 bedroom

$2,002

3%

26%

2 bedroom

$1,892

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,275

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$4,600

3%

81%

Studio

Average rent

$1,375

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,002

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,892

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,275

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,600

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

81%

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$2,037
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,249
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

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

Average rent in nearby neighborhoods

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Fairmount

$2,249

decreased by8%
Last year
Lower Roseville

$2,350

increased by4%
Last year
Springfield Belmont

$1,750

increased by3%
Last year
Upper Clinton Hill

$2,200

decreased by2%
Last year
Upper Vailsburg

$2,000

decreased by2%
Last year
West Side

$2,250

decreased by2%
Last year

Discover rentals in Lower Vailsburg, Newark, NJ

29 Alexander St Apt 3-31 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Vailsburg apartment for rent in Newark

Apartment for rent

20 Stuyvesant Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Vailsburg apartment for rent in Newark

3 or More Stories - Newark City, NJ

20 Stuyvesant Ave, Newark, NJ 07106

3 beds

1 bath

$2,000

$1,900

Price drop

Apartment for rent

228 W End Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Vailsburg house for rent in Newark

2 Stories - Newark City, NJ

228 W End Ave, Newark, NJ 07106

3 beds

1 bath

$2,000

House for rent

99 Cedar Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Vailsburg house for rent in Newark

2 Stories - Newark City, NJ

99 Cedar Ave, Newark, NJ 07106

3 beds

1 bath

$2,000

House for rent

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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 $2,037 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lower Vailsburg?

Average rent prices in Lower Vailsburg have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

How does Lower Vailsburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lower Vailsburg is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $88 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 $82,000/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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