Last updated on October 18, 2026

Average rent in
South Ironbound, Newark, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in South Ironbound

$2,200/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Ironbound is $2,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.

$3.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Ironbound

33

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Ironbound 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 South Ironbound, Newark, NJ

Average rent prices in South Ironbound have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $2,152, whereas a house costs $2,049. 1-bedroom apartments in South Ironbound run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,874.

Listings

Studio

$1,100

2%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,800

1%

16%

2 bedroom

$1,874

4%

17%

3 bedroom

$2,395

4%

-

4 bedroom

$2,400

No Change

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,874

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last year

15%

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$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Ironbound, Newark, NJ is equal to the median rent in Constable Hook, Bayonne, NJ.

Average rent in nearby neighborhoods

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Last year
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increased by6%
Last year
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$2,200

decreased by3%
Last year
Newark Airport And Port Newark

$2,600

N/A
Last year
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$2,195

increased by3%
Last year
Springfield Belmont

$1,625

decreased by10%
Last year

Discover rentals in South Ironbound, Newark, NJ

529 Mulberry St - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8.6

Very good

529 Mulberry St

529 Mulberry St, Newark, NJ 07114

Studio–2 beds

0–2 baths

$1,000–$2,750

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

2d ago

7.2

Very good

45-47 Vesey Street (3-Family)

45-47 Vesey St, Newark, NJ 07105

Studio

1 bath

$1,100

166-170 Emmet Street #201 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Ironbound apartment for rent in Newark

526-532 Mulberry Street #3D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Ironbound apartment for rent in Newark

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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 $2,200 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Ironbound?

Average rent prices in South Ironbound have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does South Ironbound rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Ironbound is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 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 $88,000/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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