Envy by Gomes
58-84 Norfolk St,
Newark, NJ 07103
1-2 Beds | $2,000 - $2,835
Rental Market Trends in Newark, NJ
What is the average rent in Newark, NJ?
$1,535/month
Average Rent
615 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.6%
Increase in the Last Year
As of June 2025, the average rent in Newark, NJ is $1,535 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/month, which means Newark rent prices are 6% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Newark, you can expect to pay about $1,325 per month for a studio, $1,535 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,969 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,078 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Newark, NJ?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $10 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2025
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2025
Rent Ranges in Newark, NJ
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
2%
Below $700/month
18%
$700 - $1,000/month
34%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
16%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
30%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Newark?
Based on current rent prices, Weequahic, Forest Hill and North Broadway are the most affordable neighborhoods in Newark.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Newark?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Newark, North Ironbound and Seventh Avenue are the most expensive neighborhoods in Newark.
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Which Newark neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Newark with the most apartments available are Greater Newark, North Ironbound and Downtown Newark .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Newark, NJ?
Because the average rent in Newark is $1,535, you’ll want to make about $5,116 per month or $61,392 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Newark, NJ is 14.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Newark is 35.2% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,325 - $2,078. You can expect to pay 5.8% more for groceries, 3.1% more for utilities, and 6.4% more for transportation.
How does Newark, NJ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Newark, NJ to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$946/month
$1,662/month
One Bedroom
$1,102/month
$2,146/month
Two Bedroom
$1,353/month
$2,812/month
Three Bedroom
$1,665/month
$3,046/month
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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 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.