Last updated on August 17, 2026

Average rent in
Weequahic, Newark, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Weequahic

$1,987/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Weequahic is $1,987 per month as of August 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $62 more per month.

$2.97

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Weequahic

73

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Weequahic rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Weequahic, Newark, NJ

Average rent prices in Weequahic have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 Weequahic, Newark, NJ

Rent prices in Weequahic vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Weequahic is $1,995, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Weequahic run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.

Listings

Studio

$2,000

3%

83%

1 bedroom

$1,500

1%

13%

2 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$2,300

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,200

12%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

83%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Weequahic, 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 Weequahic, Newark, NJ compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Weequahic and Dayton Weequahic Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Weequahic

Median rent price$1,987
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Weequahic, Newark, NJ is 1% lower than the median rent in Dayton Weequahic Park, Newark, NJ.

Discover rentals in Weequahic, Newark, NJ

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3 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

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Available Aug 12

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Available Aug 12

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Frequently asked questions for Weequahic, Newark, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Weequahic rental market.

How much is rent in Weequahic?

The average rent in Weequahic is $1,987 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Weequahic?

Average rent prices in Weequahic have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Weequahic rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Weequahic is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $62 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Weequahic?

To comfortably afford rent in Weequahic, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/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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