Last updated on August 24, 2026

Average rent in
Newark, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Newark

$1,114/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Newark is $1,114 per month as of August 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $810 less per month.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Newark

48

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Newark rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Newark, OH

Average rent prices in Newark have increased by 14% over the last month and have increased 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 Newark, OH

Rent prices in Newark vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Newark is $950, whereas a house costs $1,425. 1-bedroom apartments in Newark run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.

Listings

Studio

$900

7%

15%

1 bedroom

$800

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,100

6%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,400

3%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,875

17%

49%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,875

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

49%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Newark, OH, 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 Newark, OH compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Newark and Beechwood Trails by all bedroom counts and property types.

Newark

Median rent price$1,114
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,945
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Newark, OH is 43% lower than the median rent in Beechwood Trails, OH.

Discover rentals in Newark, OH

1000 N 21st St #C - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Newark

Private Offices for Lease in Newark Ohio

1000 N 21st St #C, Newark, OH 43055

1 bed

1 bath

$300

House for rent

Available Jul 3

King Road Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

King Road Apartments

1720 King Rd, Newark, OH 43055

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

220 Hudson

220 Hudson Ave, Newark, OH 43055

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Newark

220 Hudson - D

D, Newark, OH 43055

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

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Frequently asked questions for Newark, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Newark rental market.

How much is rent in Newark?

The average rent in Newark is $1,114 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Newark?

Average rent prices in Newark have increased by 14% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Newark rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Newark is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $810 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Newark?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Newark are The Ohio State University At Newark ($1,129/mo), Downtown Newark ($1,250/mo), and Sherwood Downs ($1,299/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Newark?

To comfortably afford rent in Newark, you'd need to earn approximately $45,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Newark?

July offers the lowest rents in Newark, with approximately 18% savings compared to October's peak pricing. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for renters throughout the year.

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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