Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 4, 2025

Average rent in
University Heights, Newark, NJ

Last updated on November 4, 2025

Last updated on November 4, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in University Heights, Newark, NJ is $2,575. This is +33%, or $638, higher than the national average.

$4.52

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,575

increased by69%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

28

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in University Heights, Newark, NJ is $2,575. This is +33%, or $638, higher than the national average.

$4.52

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

34%
55%
11%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

Households

64%
36%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
University Heights, Newark, NJ

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in University Heights, Newark, NJ have increased by 16% in the last month and have increased by 69% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
University Heights, Newark, NJ

The monthly rent for an apartment in University Heights, Newark, NJ is $2,339. A 1-bedroom apartment in University Heights, Newark, NJ costs about $2,060 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,600. Houses for rent in University Heights, Newark, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,700.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,400

4%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,400

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,395

10%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,400

No Change

-

Studio

$1,900

12%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

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.

Compare rent prices in University Heights, Newark, NJ to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in University Heights, Newark, NJ for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Fairmount, Newark, NJ.

University Heights

Median rent price$2,575
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in University Heights, Newark, NJ is 17% higher than the median rent in Fairmount, Newark, NJ.

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22 Howard Ct - Photo 1 of 1

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