Last updated on July 10, 2026

Average rent in
Newark, OH

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Newark, OH rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,100/month. Month to month, rent cooled by 5.3%.

  • Compared to national trends

    Newark sits 43.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in Ohio.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Newark run around $900/month, 1-bedrooms at $845/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,100/month. Three-bedroom units rent for $1,450/month, while 4+ bedrooms reach $2,700/month, reflecting variation by bedroom count.

Median rent

Median rent in Newark

$1,100/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Newark is $1,100 per month as of July 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Newark

61

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 5% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $925, whereas a house costs $1,449. 1-bedroom apartments in Newark run $845 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.

Listings

Studio

$900

No Change

23%

1 bedroom

$845

5%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,100

8%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,450

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,700

9%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$845

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

21%

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$1,100
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,508
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Newark, OH is 27% lower than the median rent in Beechwood Trails, OH.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$1,508

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$1,595

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decreased by33%
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$1,239

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Discover rentals in Newark, OH

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

5d+ 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

MV - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

MV

Montgomery Ave, Newark, OH 43055

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

73-75 N 9th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.9

Very good

73-75 N 9th St

73 N 9th St, Newark, OH 43055

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

290 W National Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

290 W National Dr

290 W National Dr, Newark, OH 43055

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

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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 July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Newark?

Average rent prices in Newark have decreased by 5% over the last month and have remained the same 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 Yorkshire ($965/mo), The Ohio State University At Newark ($1,012/mo), and The Village Of Deer Run ($1,020/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).

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