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Newark, OH

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You can’t miss Newark’s big basket building. Like seriously.

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Newark, Ohio, located 40 miles east of Columbus, combines historical significance with contemporary living. The rental market shows steady growth, with one-bedroom units averaging $817 monthly and two-bedroom homes typically renting for $1,085. Recent trends indicate steady increases across all rental categories, with year-over-year changes ranging from 3.3% to 6.8%, reflecting the area's stable housing market.

Newark offers easy access to outdoor destinations like Dawes Arboretum, spanning 2,000 acres of gardens and woodlands, and Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve, featuring hiking trails along dramatic sandstone cliffs. The Newark Earthworks, an ancient Native American site and National Historic Landmark, showcases geometric mounds that draw visitors from across the country. Downtown's architectural heritage includes the Licking County Courthouse, with its distinctive Second Empire design, and the restored Midland Theatre. Indian Mound Mall serves as the area's primary shopping destination. The Ohio State University Newark campus and Central Ohio Technical College contribute to the city's educational landscape. Notable areas include the Hudson Avenue district, characterized by historic architecture, and the north end area with its established residential streets.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Newark, OH is $692 for a studio, $934 for one bedroom, $1,141 for two bedrooms, and $1,338 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Newark has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$934/month
648 Sq Ft
House
$1,654/month
1,191 Sq Ft
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Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

44

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Hillview Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

470 Students

Newton Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

364 Students

Licking Valley Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

969 Students

Legend Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

497 Students

Mcguffey Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

452 Students

Liberty Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

471 Students

Licking Valley Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

523 Students

Heritage Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

421 Students

Wilson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

358 Students

Licking Valley High School

Public

Grades 9-12

540 Students

Newark High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,424 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • The Works
  • Dawes Arboretum
  • Infirmary Mound Park
  • Taft Reserve and Kraner Nature Center

Airports

  • John Glenn Columbus International
  • Rickenbacker International

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Living in Newark

History

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Newark has the unique history of the Hopewell culture as part of its background. The Newark Earthworks is a National Historical Site which is a significant find in the United States and the largest in the Ohio River Valley. Archeologists study this site often for insights into the culture and history of the Hopewells and to compare it to other global earthworks sites. The National Heisey Glass Museum in Newark features the history and work from the Heisey Glass Company. Longaberger Basket Company is based in Newark as is the Owens-Corning Fiberglass plant. Newark is also home to several historic churches.

Restaurants

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There are lots of restaurants to choose from in Newark for all price ranges and food selections. The Grill's Chop House is the place to visit when you are ready for a delicious steak while La Paloma's will fill your need for Mexican delicacies. The Golden Wok has a wide variety of Chinese dishes for takeout or eat-in dining. If you have a hankering for pizza, Pizza Cottage is the best choice. For a full-feature Tex-Mex grill, Tumbleweed offers a large menu and a margarita bar. With the number of student residents, there are many low-cost eateries in Newark.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.