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Rental Market Trends in Newark, NJ

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Newark, NJ is $1,610/month.

Rent in Newark is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,662/month.

$1,610/month

Average Rent

620 Sq Ft

Average Size

+0.5%

Change / Year

1,865

Available Apartments

Newark rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Newark average $1,368 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Newark average $1,610 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Newark average $2,015 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Newark average $2,094 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,368/month
482 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,610/month
620 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,015/month
880 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,094/month
936 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,981/month
287 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,273/month
191 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,588/month
489 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,344/month
1,124 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,521/month
112 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,209/month
713 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,271/month
607 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,469/month
999 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,632/month
698 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,492/month
1,777 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Newark, NJ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.5%, which averages out to $8 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Newark, NJ

July 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Newark, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
17% $700 - $1,000/month
32% $1,001 - $1,500/month
16% $1,501 - $2,000/month
34% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

  • Most Affordable
  • Most Expensive
  • Most Available

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Newark?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Broadway
$1,603/month
828 Sq Ft
West Side
$1,660/month
713 Sq Ft
Weequahic
$1,661/month
641 Sq Ft
Forest Hill
$1,672/month
807 Sq Ft
Fairmount
$1,800/month
852 Sq Ft
Dayton-Weequahic Park
$1,895/month
720 Sq Ft
Springfield-Belmont
$2,119/month
718 Sq Ft
Greater Newark
$2,196/month
716 Sq Ft
South Broad Street
$2,200/month
674 Sq Ft
South Ironbound
$2,273/month
696 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Newark?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Mount Pleasant-Lower Broad
$2,822/month
803 Sq Ft
Seventh Avenue
$2,816/month
834 Sq Ft
Downtown Newark
$2,610/month
733 Sq Ft
University Heights
$2,481/month
692 Sq Ft
North Ironbound
$2,480/month
713 Sq Ft
South Ironbound
$2,273/month
696 Sq Ft
South Broad Street
$2,200/month
674 Sq Ft
Greater Newark
$2,196/month
716 Sq Ft
Springfield-Belmont
$2,119/month
718 Sq Ft
Dayton-Weequahic Park
$1,895/month
720 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 University Heights .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Greater Newark
$2,196/month
716 Sq Ft
Downtown Newark
$2,610/month
733 Sq Ft
University Heights
$2,481/month
692 Sq Ft
North Ironbound
$2,480/month
713 Sq Ft
South Ironbound
$2,273/month
696 Sq Ft
South Broad Street
$2,200/month
674 Sq Ft
West Side
$1,660/month
713 Sq Ft
Fairmount
$1,800/month
852 Sq Ft
Mount Pleasant-Lower Broad
$2,822/month
803 Sq Ft
Forest Hill
$1,672/month
807 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 $1,610, you’ll want to make about $5,366 per month or $64,392 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 34.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,368 - $2,094. You can expect to pay 5.7% more for groceries, 5.3% more for utilities, and 2.9% more for transportation.

City

Newark, NJ

1,865 Available Apartments for Rent

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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

Mount Pleasant-Lower Broad

Newark, NJ

Studio
$1,131/month
$819/month
One Bedroom
$1,345/month
$1,788/month
Two Bedroom
$1,459/month
$2,160/month
Three Bedroom
$1,789/month
$1,251/month
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Compare Rent Trends Nearby

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Apartment Communities in Newark We Think You'll Love

Nova by Gomes

Nova by Gomes

1213-1221 Broad St,
Newark, NJ 07114

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,950 - $2,750

Cosmo440 Luxury Apartments

Cosmo440 Luxury Apartments

440 Elizabeth Ave,
Newark, NJ 07112

1-3 Beds | $2,150 - $3,750

The Essex

The Essex

102 Washington Ave,
Belleville, NJ 07109

Studio - 1 Bed | $1,950 - $2,595

55 Union

55 Union

55 Union St,
Newark, NJ 07105

Studio - 3 Beds | $2,199 - $3,899

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Newark?

The average rent in Newark is $1,610 per month, which is 3.1% lower than the national average of $1,662.

What is the average rent for a house in Newark?

The average rent for a house in Newark, NJ is $2,588 per month.

What is the average rent for a townhome in Newark?

The average rent for a townhome in Newark, NJ is $2,632 per month.

What is the average rent for a condo in Newark?

The average rent for a condo in Newark, NJ is $1,521 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Newark?

Rents in Newark, NJ are increasing, with prices up 0.5% year-over-year and $8 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Newark?

In Newark, NJ, 34% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States New Jersey Newark Rental Trends

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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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