Last updated on September 3, 2026

Average rent in
South Ironbound, Newark, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in South Ironbound

$2,175/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Ironbound is $2,175 per month as of August 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $265 more per month.

$3.95

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Ironbound

31

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Ironbound rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 decreased 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 $2,077. 1-bedroom apartments in South Ironbound run $2,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,929.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

5%

33%

1 bedroom

$1,675

No Change

19%

2 bedroom

$1,850

No Change

18%

3 bedroom

$2,125

4%

20%

4 bedroom

$2,400

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

33%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,675

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,125

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

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$2,175
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Ironbound, Newark, NJ is 4% higher 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

2d ago

6.6

Good

45-47 Vesey Street (3-Family)

45-47 Vesey St, Newark, NJ 07105

Studio

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

73 Malvern Street #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Ironbound apartment for rent in Newark

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 21

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

5d+ ago

South Ironbound apartment for rent in Newark

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 9

42 Vesey Street #540 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

1 bed

1 bath

$2,054

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 15

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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 $2,175 per month as of August 29, 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 decreased by 5% since last year.

How does South Ironbound rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Ironbound is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $265 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 $87,000/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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