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Rental Market Trends in Newark, NJ

What is the average rent in Newark, NJ?

$1,603/month

Average Rent

622 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Newark, NJ is $1,603 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Newark rent prices are 2% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Newark, you can expect to pay about $1,363 per month for a studio, $1,603 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,012 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,098 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,363/month
483 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,603/month
622 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,012/month
884 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,098/month
929 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,380/month
105 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,196/month
143 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,639/month
447 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,561/month
1,300 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,694/month
211 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,116/month
1,206 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,324/month
825 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,400/month
680 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,731/month
1,199 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Newark, NJ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $3 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Newark, NJ
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Newark, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
17% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
15% $1,501 - $2,000/month
33% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Newark?

Based on current rent prices, North Broadway, Forest Hill and Weequahic are the most affordable neighborhoods in Newark.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Broadway
$1,611/month
832 Sq Ft
Forest Hill
$1,683/month
851 Sq Ft
Weequahic
$1,870/month
700 Sq Ft
Dayton-Weequahic Park
$1,879/month
664 Sq Ft
Fairmount
$1,954/month
703 Sq Ft
Springfield-Belmont
$2,022/month
724 Sq Ft
South Broad Street
$2,240/month
663 Sq Ft
South Ironbound
$2,312/month
683 Sq Ft
University Heights
$2,430/month
659 Sq Ft
Greater Newark
$2,430/month
703 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Newark?

Based on current rent prices, Seventh Avenue, North Ironbound and Mount Pleasant-Lower Broad are the most expensive neighborhoods in Newark.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Seventh Avenue
$2,804/month
822 Sq Ft
North Ironbound
$2,790/month
725 Sq Ft
Mount Pleasant-Lower Broad
$2,744/month
816 Sq Ft
Downtown Newark
$2,592/month
708 Sq Ft
University Heights
$2,430/month
659 Sq Ft
Greater Newark
$2,430/month
703 Sq Ft
South Ironbound
$2,312/month
683 Sq Ft
South Broad Street
$2,240/month
663 Sq Ft
Springfield-Belmont
$2,022/month
724 Sq Ft
Fairmount
$1,954/month
703 Sq Ft

Which Newark neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Newark with the most apartments available are Greater Newark, Downtown Newark and North Ironbound .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Greater Newark
$2,430/month
703 Sq Ft
Downtown Newark
$2,592/month
708 Sq Ft
North Ironbound
$2,790/month
725 Sq Ft
University Heights
$2,430/month
659 Sq Ft
South Ironbound
$2,312/month
683 Sq Ft
South Broad Street
$2,240/month
663 Sq Ft
Mount Pleasant-Lower Broad
$2,744/month
816 Sq Ft
Seventh Avenue
$2,804/month
822 Sq Ft
Fairmount
$1,954/month
703 Sq Ft
Forest Hill
$1,683/month
851 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Newark, NJ?

Because the average rent in Newark is $1,603, you’ll want to make about $5,343 per month or $64,116 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 13.8% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Newark is 35.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,363 - $2,098. You can expect to pay 3.9% more for groceries, 3.6% more for utilities, and 3.0% more for transportation.

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Newark, NJ

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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.

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Apartment Averages

North Broadway

Newark, NJ

Seventh Avenue

Newark, NJ

Studio
$1,128/month
$1,206/month
One Bedroom
$1,328/month
$1,349/month
Two Bedroom
$1,321/month
$1,738/month
Three Bedroom
$1,383/month
$1,718/month
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Newark, NJ 07112

$2,000 - $3,619

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Envy by Gomes

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58-84 Norfolk St,
Newark, NJ 07103

$1,950 - $2,896

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Hoyt Tower

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50-54 Sussex Ave,
Newark, NJ 07103

$1,850 - $4,500

Studio - 2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Newark, NJ

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Bozzuto
  • 385

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  • 118,627

    Units

  • 157

    Cities

4 Communities in Newark
Russo Development
Russo Development
  • 18

    Communities

  • 6,517

    Units

  • 13

    Cities

4 Communities in Newark
BNE Real Estate Group
BNE Real Estate Group
  • 19

    Communities

  • 4,069

    Units

  • 15

    Cities

3 Communities in Newark
Ironstate Development Company
Ironstate Development Company
  • 19

    Communities

  • 3,175

    Units

  • 4

    Cities

3 Communities in Newark
JP Management
JP Management
  • 12

    Communities

  • 2,493

    Units

  • 10

    Cities

2 Communities in Newark
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,488

    Communities

  • 959,885

    Units

  • 891

    Cities

1 Community in Newark
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield
  • 455

    Communities

  • 108,006

    Units

  • 227

    Cities

1 Community in Newark
Capodagli Property Co.
Capodagli Property Co.
  • 36

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  • 5,471

    Units

  • 20

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1 Community 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 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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