Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 19, 2026
Average rent in
University Heights, Newark, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on June 19, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in University Heights
$1,650/mo
25%vs previous year
The average rent in University Heights is $1,650 per month as of June 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in University Heights
32
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 25% 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 $1,550, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in University Heights run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,550 |  1% | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $1,600 | 12% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,895 | No Change | 24% | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 | 10% | 15% | |
4 bedroom | $2,450 | 1% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Fairmount | $2,249 | |
Newark Central Business District | $2,350 | |
North Broadway | $1,872 | |
North Ironbound | $2,250 | |
Upper Clinton Hill | $2,170 | |
West Side | $2,265 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,550 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,675 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,750 | 6% | 18% | |
Rooms | $1,400 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
24%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
Fairmount
Average rent
$2,249
Newark Central Business District
Average rent
$2,350
North Broadway
Average rent
$1,872
North Ironbound
Average rent
$2,250
Upper Clinton Hill
Average rent
$2,170
West Side
Average rent
$2,265
Apartments
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
18%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
No Change
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
15%lower than the national median
15%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in University Heights, Newark, NJ is 27% 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
2–3 beds
1–3 baths
$749–$1,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University Heights condo for rent in Newark
274 Matthews Dr, Newark, NJ 07103
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,200
Condo for rent
Available Jun 13
5d+ ago
University Heights apartment for rent in Newark
44 Hecker St #1, Newark, NJ 07103
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
1 bath
$2,450
Apartment for rent
Available May 18
5d+ ago
University Heights townhouse for rent in Newark
74 Boston St, Newark, NJ 07103
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
House for rent
1d ago
268 Central Ave, Newark, NJ 07103
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University Heights townhouse for rent in Newark
67 Vaughan Dr, Newark, NJ 07103
Studio
1 bath
$1,750
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
University Heights townhouse for rent in Newark
216 Matthews Dr, Newark, NJ 07103
Studio
1 bath
$1,700
House for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
268 Central Ave, Newark, NJ 07103
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University Heights townhouse for rent in Newark
155 W Market St, Newark, NJ 07103
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
1 bath
$2,450
Apartment for rent
Available May 18
1d ago
161 Sussex Ave, Newark, NJ 07103
Studio
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
13h ago
141-143 Norfolk St, Newark, NJ 07103
Studio
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
268 Central Ave, Newark, NJ 07103
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
13h ago
141-143 Norfolk St, Newark, NJ 07103
Studio
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
161 Sussex Ave, Newark, NJ 07103
Studio
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
117 Hudson St, Newark, NJ 07103
Studio
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University Heights townhouse for rent in Newark
49 Cornerstone Ln #1, Newark, NJ 07103
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,600
House for rent
Available Jul 1
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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 $1,650 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in University Heights?
Average rent prices in University Heights have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 25% since last year.
How does University Heights rent compare to the national average?
Rent in University Heights is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 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 $66,000/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).