Last updated on August 3, 2026

Average rent in
University Heights, Newark, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in University Heights

$1,500/mo

decreased by31%

vs previous year

The average rent in University Heights is $1,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $440 less per month.

$7.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in University Heights

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of University Heights rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in University Heights, Newark, NJ

Average rent prices in University Heights have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 31% 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 $1,475, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in University Heights run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

3%

3%

1 bedroom

$1,895

3%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,000

17%

22%

3 bedroom

$2,500

3%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,600

4%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

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

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,195
increased by13%

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.

Discover rentals in University Heights, Newark, NJ

FOUND Study University Centre - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.2

Very good

FOUND Study University Centre

250 Central Ave, Newark, NJ 07103

2–3 beds

1–3 baths

$799–$1,695

Apartment for rent

95 1st St Unit 1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University Heights apartment for rent in Newark

Apartment for rent

383 Central Ave Apt 2 #Apt 2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University Heights apartment for rent in Newark

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 $1,500 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in University Heights?

Average rent prices in University Heights have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 31% since last year.

How does University Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in University Heights is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $440 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 $60,000/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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