Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 24, 2026
Average rent in
Newark, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on May 24, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Newark, OH rent slipped 6.4% year over year to a current median of $1,100/month. Renters today are paying $112 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat as the market stabilizes after a recent trough.
Compared to national trends
Newark sits 43.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, reflecting its position as a smaller market with limited total rentals but accessible pricing for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Newark run around $900/month, 1-bedrooms around $825/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,114/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,550/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,375/month while apartments sit at $1,025/month, offering distinct price tiers for renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Sherwood Downs rents fell 47.4% year over year to $1,049/month across 19 rentals, contrasting with Berry View where rents rose 37.1% to $1,200/month. These neighborhood moves diverge from the citywide decline of 6.4%, showing localized shifts in Newark's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Newark
$1,100/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Newark is $1,100 per month as of May 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Newark
65
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Newark rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Newark, OH
Average rent prices in Newark have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,025, whereas a house costs $1,375. 1-bedroom apartments in Newark run $845 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $900 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $825 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,114 | 1% |  1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,412 | 3% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,550 | 4% | 29% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Berry View | $1,200 | |
Downtown Newark | $1,100 | |
Park Trails | $1,200 | |
Sherwood Downs | $1,049 | |
The Ohio State University At Newark | $1,095 | |
The Village Of Deer Run | $1,063 | |
Yorkshire | $1,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,025 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $900 | 15% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,375 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $875 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,114
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,412
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
29%
Downtown Newark
Average rent
$1,100
Berry View
Average rent
$1,200
The Village Of Deer Run
Average rent
$1,063
Yorkshire
Average rent
$1,100
Park Trails
Average rent
$1,200
Sherwood Downs
Average rent
$1,049
The Ohio State University At Newark
Average rent
$1,095
Apartments
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
15%
Houses
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$875
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
44%lower than the national median
15%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Newark, OH is 34% lower than the median rent in Beechwood Trails, OH.
Average rent in nearby cities
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5%$2,500
9%$1,695
13%Discover rentals in Newark, OH
5d+ ago
House for rent in Newark
1000 N 21st St #C, Newark, OH 43055
1 bed
1 bath
$300
House for rent
Available May 22
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Newark
20 S Fulton Ave #3, Newark, OH 43055
2 beds
1 bath
$835
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Newark
179 S 6th St #A, Newark, OH 43055
2 beds
1 bath
$840
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Newark
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Newark
5 beds
5 baths
$3,750
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,370
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Newark
1200 Hollar Ln #1, Newark, OH 43055
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
House for rent
Available Apr 29
2d ago
1360 Log Pond Dr, Newark, OH 43055
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,095–$1,495
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Downtown Newark house for rent in Newark
71 W Locust St #1, Newark, OH 43055
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
$1,225
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 15
2d ago
290 W National Dr, Newark, OH 43055
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
3d ago
301 Executive Dr N, Newark, OH 43055
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,099–$1,299
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
109 W National Dr, Newark, OH 43055
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
73 N 9th St, Newark, OH 43055
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,370
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Newark
Studio
1 bath
$795
House for rent
Available Aug 11
1d ago
Empire Dr, Newark, OH 43055
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Newark
Studio
1 bath
$795
House for rent
Available Aug 11
1d ago
73 N 9th St, Newark, OH 43055
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1557 Crystal Ct, Newark, OH 43055
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Downtown Newark house for rent in Newark
71 W Locust St #1, Newark, OH 43055
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
$1,225
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 15
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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 $1,100 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Newark?
Average rent prices in Newark have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Newark rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Newark is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Newark?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Newark are Sherwood Downs ($1,049/mo), The Village Of Deer Run ($1,063/mo), and The Ohio State University At Newark ($1,095/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Newark?
To comfortably afford rent in Newark, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Newark?
Newark's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $870 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,100 monthly. One-bedroom rents have increased 12.2% from the previous year, and two-bedroom rents are up 6.8% year over 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).