Envy by Gomes
58-84 Norfolk St,
Newark, NJ 07103
$2,000 - $2,815 | 1-2 Beds
University Heights
Newark, NJ
University Heights - Newark, NJ
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Niche Reviews 
The home of several college campuses beside Downtown Newark
University
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Walkable
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Affordable
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Great Location
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Urban
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As its name implies, University Heights houses several academic institutions. University Heights is home to Essex County College, the New Jersey Institute of Technology, and Rutgers University-Newark Campus. Sprawling campuses, along with several medical facilities like Saint Michael's Medical Center and Rutger’s University Hospital, dominate the neighborhood but there still plenty of rentals to choose from. Ideal for all renters, University Heights has affordable to upscale rentals available.
This urban neighborhood is nestled beside Downtown Newark, giving easy access to some of the city’s best dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Bike lanes and a light rail system provide transportation options that make it easy to get around, although you may opt to simply lace up your shoes in this walkable neighborhood. Locals enjoy being able to stroll downtown entertainment hubs like the New Jersey Performing Arts Center and Prudential Center. Out-of-state trips are made easy thanks to the Newark Liberty International Airport, which is only five miles away.
Rent Trends
As of July 2025, the average apartment rent in University Heights is $1,895 for a studio, $2,174 for one bedroom, $2,316 for two bedrooms, and $3,196 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in University Heights has decreased by -6.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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502 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,895/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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635 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,174/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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706 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,316/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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652 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,196/month
Average Rent
Transportation
88
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
80
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
63
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Reviews of University Heights - Newark, NJ
Niche Reviews
13 Reviews
Niche User
7 years and 9 months ago•Niche Review
The most backwards place on earth. Poverty is third world ish, No jobs unless your panhandling. A dump is an upgrade. Absolutely disgusting hell on earth..
Niche User
9 years and 2 months ago•Niche Review
Newark is sometimes known for it's crime rate but most of the crime happens on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. There are good parts of town and there are bad parts - just like with most places. Safety is important, since a lot of people run lights, walk whenever they want to, etc. I have been in worse places but I have also been in better places. I think that the city is trying to make it a better place. Recently, there were new apartments built, a new grocery store, new fast food places, and things like that. Seeing how everyone wants Newark to be a good and safe place, I think it has potential.
Niche User
9 years and 9 months ago•Niche Review
Living in Newark is difficult, and I can honestly say that I would try and stay as far away from it as possible if I did not go to school here. Many lives I feel unsafe, but I really have no other options but to make the most of the experiences I have here.
Niche User
10 years and 1 months ago•Niche Review
There for my education. It has it's ups and downs ranging from students being robbed, to an active police force.
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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