Last updated on June 4, 2026

Average rent in
South Ironbound, Newark, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in South Ironbound

$1,991/mo

decreased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Ironbound is $1,991 per month as of May 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $41 more per month.

$4.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Ironbound

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Ironbound rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in South Ironbound, Newark, NJ, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in South Ironbound, Newark, NJ

Average rent prices in South Ironbound have increased by 17% over the last month and have decreased by 19% 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 South Ironbound, Newark, NJ

Rent prices in South Ironbound vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Ironbound is $1,889, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in South Ironbound run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,350

6%

10%

1 bedroom

$1,699

11%

16%

2 bedroom

$1,800

5%

24%

3 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

8%

4 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,699

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

24%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

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

Compare median rent prices in South Ironbound and Constable Hook by all bedroom counts and property types.

South Ironbound

Median rent price$1,991
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

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

Discover rentals in South Ironbound, Newark, NJ

45-47 Vesey Street (3-Family) - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

45-47 Vesey Street (3-Family)

45-47 Vesey St, Newark, NJ 07105

Studio

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

194 PARKHURST - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

194 PARKHURST

194 Parkhurst St, Newark, NJ 07114

3 beds

2 baths

$2,500

Apartment for rent

42 Vesey Street #518 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

2 beds

2 baths

$3,069

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 15

171 Clifford St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Ironbound house for rent in Newark

Residential Rental, Multi-level - Newark, NJ

171 Clifford St #1, Newark, NJ 07105

3 beds

2 baths

$3,090

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for South Ironbound, Newark, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the South Ironbound rental market.

How much is rent in South Ironbound?

The average rent in South Ironbound is $1,991 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Ironbound?

Average rent prices in South Ironbound have increased by 17% over the last month and have decreased by 19% since last year.

How does South Ironbound rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Ironbound is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $41 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in South Ironbound?

To comfortably afford rent in South Ironbound, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/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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