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Last updated on November 3, 2026
Average rent in
University Heights, Newark, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on November 3, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in University Heights
$1,450/mo
44%vs previous year
The average rent in University Heights is $1,450 per month as of October 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in University Heights
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of University Heights rentals at each price point
Rent trends in University Heights, Newark, NJ
Average rent prices in University Heights have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 44% 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
University Heights, Newark, NJ
Rent prices in University Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in University Heights is $2,000, whereas a house costs $2,625. 1-bedroom apartments in University Heights run $1,674 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,895.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,275 | 2% |  11% | |
1 bedroom | $1,650 | 17% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,000 | 11% | 26% | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 | 56% | 15% | |
4 bedroom | $2,650 | No Change | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Fairmount | $2,125 | |
Newark Central Business District | $2,337 | |
North Broadway | $1,995 | |
North Ironbound | $2,500 | |
Upper Clinton Hill | $2,150 | |
West Side | $2,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,000 | 4% | 19% | |
Condos | $1,650 | No Change | 38% | |
Houses | $2,625 | No Change | 3% | |
Rooms | $1,275 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
26%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
56%
Last year
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Fairmount
Average rent
$2,125
Newark Central Business District
Average rent
$2,337
North Broadway
Average rent
$1,995
North Ironbound
Average rent
$2,500
Upper Clinton Hill
Average rent
$2,150
West Side
Average rent
$2,200
Apartments
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
19%
Condos
Average rent
$1,650
Last year
38%
Houses
Average rent
$2,625
Last year
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,275
The table above reflects average rent prices in University Heights, 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 University Heights, Newark, NJ compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in University Heights and Fairmount by all bedroom counts and property types.
University Heights
24%lower than the national median
12%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in University Heights, Newark, NJ is 32% lower than the median rent in Fairmount, Newark, NJ.
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Discover rentals in University Heights, Newark, NJ
3d ago
250 Central Ave, Newark, NJ 07103
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$799–$1,899
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
University Heights apartment for rent in Newark
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 30
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 31
5d+ ago
University Heights townhouse for rent in Newark
155 W Market St, Newark, NJ 07103
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
5d+ ago
University Heights condo for rent in Newark
Studio
1 bath
$1,750
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
University Heights condo for rent in Newark
Studio
1 bath
$1,450
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 31
3d ago
University Heights apartment for rent in Newark
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 30
5d+ ago
University Heights townhouse for rent in Newark
155 W Market St, Newark, NJ 07103
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 31
17h ago
161 Sussex Ave, Newark, NJ 07103
Studio
1 bath
$1,050–$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
16h ago
141-143 Norfolk St, Newark, NJ 07103
Studio
1 bath
$1,100–$1,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
250 Central Ave, Newark, NJ 07103
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$799–$1,899
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
17h ago
161 Sussex Ave, Newark, NJ 07103
Studio
1 bath
$1,050–$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
141-143 Norfolk St, Newark, NJ 07103
Studio
1 bath
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
117 Hudson St, Newark, NJ 07103
Studio
1 bath
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for University Heights, Newark, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the University Heights rental market.
How much is rent in University Heights?
The average rent in University Heights is $1,450 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in University Heights?
Average rent prices in University Heights have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 44% since last year.
How does University Heights rent compare to the national average?
Rent in University Heights is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in University Heights?
To comfortably afford rent in University Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $58,000/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).