Last updated on October 8, 2026

Average rent in
Newark, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Newark

$1,150/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Newark is $1,150 per month as of October 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.

$1.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Newark

46

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Newark rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%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 3% 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 $1,050, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Newark run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.

Listings

Studio

$900

18%

15%

1 bedroom

$850

No Change

11%

2 bedroom

$1,142

4%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,300

4%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,700

4%

56%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,142

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

56%

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$1,150
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,910
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Newark, OH is 40% lower than the median rent in Beechwood Trails, OH.

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

2d ago

7.8

Very good

220 Hudson

220 Hudson Ave, Newark, OH 43055

2 beds

1 bath

$875

D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Newark

220 Hudson - D

D, Newark, OH 43055

2 beds

1 bath

$875

MV - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.3

Very good

MV

Montgomery Ave, Newark, OH 43055

2 beds

1 bath

$950

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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 $1,150 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Newark?

Average rent prices in Newark have decreased by 3% 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 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Newark?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Newark are Berry View ($1,100/mo), Park Trails ($1,125/mo), and Downtown Newark ($1,187/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Newark?

To comfortably afford rent in Newark, you'd need to earn approximately $46,000/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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