Last updated on September 12, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Newark, Newark, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Newark

$1,250/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Newark is $1,250 per month as of September 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Newark

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Newark rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Downtown Newark, Newark, OH

Average rent prices in Downtown Newark have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 Downtown Newark, Newark, OH

Rent prices in Downtown Newark vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Newark is $1,150, whereas a house costs $1,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Newark run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$900

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$900

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,199

2%

-

3 bedroom

$2,200

4%

99%

4 bedroom

$2,750

No Change

41%

Studio

Average rent

$900

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,199

Last 30 days

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

99%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last year

41%

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

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

Downtown Newark

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,931
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Newark, Newark, OH is 35% lower than the median rent in Beechwood Trails, Beechwood Trails, OH.

Discover rentals in Downtown Newark, Newark, OH

79 W Church St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Newark apartment for rent in Newark

2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Apartment

79 W Church St #3, Newark, OH 43055

2 beds

1 bath

$995

$945

Price drop

73 W Church St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Newark house for rent in Newark

73 West Church Street - 1

73 W Church St #1, Newark, OH 43055

3 beds

1 bath

$1,250

8 N 8th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Newark condo for rent in Newark

3 beds

1 bath

$1,300

63 North 4th Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

63 North 4th Street

63 N 4th St, Newark, OH 43055

3 beds

1 bath

$1,350

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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Newark, Newark, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Newark rental market.

How much is rent in Downtown Newark?

The average rent in Downtown Newark is $1,250 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Newark?

Average rent prices in Downtown Newark have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Downtown Newark rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Newark is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Newark?

To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Newark, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/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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