Vida By Gomes
34-40 Hudson St,
Newark, NJ 07103
$2,115 - $2,300
1-3 Beds
University Heights
Newark, NJ
University Heights - Newark, NJ Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
The home of several college campuses beside Downtown Newark
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Walkable
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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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in University Heights is $1,847 for a studio, $2,133 for one bedroom, $2,344 for two bedrooms, and $3,026 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in University Heights has increased by 3.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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475 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,847/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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659 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,133/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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736 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,344/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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673 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,026/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly University Heights - Newark, NJ 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
University Heights - Newark, NJ offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Recreation
University Heights - Newark, NJ provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
90
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
60
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in University Heights - Newark, NJ from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
60
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Fairly Noisy
Quiet Score
70
/ 100
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Reviews of University Heights - Newark, NJ
Niche Reviews
13 Reviews
Niche User
9 years and 7 months ago•Niche Review
Newark has its parts and its moments. Some areas can get loud and rowdy and not to nice. Other areas are very quiet and nice and welcoming. It depends who you know and what part you're in.
Niche User
9 years and 11 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
10 years and 6 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
11 years and 4 months ago•Niche Review
It has been getting better over the years but it still is pretty bad.
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 February 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.