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1213-1221 Broad St,
Newark, NJ 07114
$1,950 - $2,750
Studio - 2 Beds
Area Guide
New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ
Welcome to Newark, home to the Highlanders
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Situated in the University Heights neighborhood of Newark roughly 20 minutes from Manhattan, the New Jersey Institute of Technology offers an urban setting that is walkable and has easy access to mass transit. With a history dating back to 1881, NJIT is a public university that began as a small college with 88 students. Today, this public research, sea-grant university is highly ranked, especially in the area of STEM graduates. NJIT is also fast-growing and has doubled in size in the past 10 years. NJIT is located near the intersection of Central Avenue and Lock Street, within walking distance of Downtown Newark. It is also about a block from Rutgers University. The University Heights neighborhood is ideal for accessing both university campuses, making it very popular with students looking for off-campus housing near NJIT. The brownstones in the neighborhood -- especially in the James Street Historic District -- are very popular with renters. University Heights contains some of Newark's most famous historic buildings, including the university's Eberhardt Hall, built in 1856 as the Newark Orphan Asylum.
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Newark, NJ is $1,381 for a studio, $1,635 for one bedroom, $2,025 for two bedrooms, and $2,115 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Newark has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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474 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,381/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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610 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,635/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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880 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,025/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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939 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,115/month
Average Rent
Learn More About New Jersey Institute of Technology
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly New Jersey Institute of Technology - Newark, NJ (University) is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In New Jersey Institute of Technology - Newark, NJ (University), daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
90
/ 100
Exceptional Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
90
/ 100
Great Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
80
/ 100
Recreation
New Jersey Institute of Technology - Newark, NJ (University) provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
60
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in New Jersey Institute of Technology - Newark, NJ (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
60
/ 100
Great Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
80
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
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Schools
Robert Treat Academy Charter School
Public
Grades K-8
702 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
747 Students
Ridge Street Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
593 Students
Newark Educators Charter School
Public
Grades PK-5
169 Students
Public
Grades K-8
99 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
964 Students
Robert Treat Academy Charter School
Public
Grades K-8
702 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
747 Students
Ridge Street Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
593 Students
Public
Grades K-8
99 Students
Essex County Vocational School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,230 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
964 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
662 Students
Bard Early College High School
Public
Grades 9-12
395 Students
North Star Academy Charter School of Newark
Public
Grades K-12
6,714 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium
- Branch Brook Park
- Kearny Marsh
- Edison National Historic Site
- Richard W. DeKorte Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- LaGuardia
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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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.