Newark, NJ rental market

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Last updated August 7, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Newark, NJ is $2,100.

Average rent

$2,100

Month-over-month change

$0

Year-over-year change

-$50

Available rentals

2,475

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $200 to $6,000.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$01
$5001
$6005
$70010
$80014
$9008
$1,00017
$1,10019
$1,20041
$1,30070
$1,400120
$1,500140
$1,600205
$1,700205
$1,800267
$1,900246
$2,000296
$2,100314
$2,200285
$2,300210
$2,400192
$2,500183
$2,600146
$2,700121
$2,800119
$2,90082
$3,00060
$3,10050
$3,20034
$3,30012
$3,40027
$3,50017
$3,6003
$3,7005
$3,8005
$3,9006
$4,0001
$4,1001
$4,4001
$4,5002
$4,6001
$4,8001
$4,9001
$5,000+3

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $50 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$2,200$2,150
Feb$2,195$2,100
Mar$2,195$2,100
Apr$2,195$2,100
May$2,200$2,100
Jun$2,195$2,100
Jul$2,150$2,100
Aug$2,100$2,100
Sep$2,105No data
Oct$2,131No data
Nov$2,100No data
Dec$2,100No data

Market temperature

The Newark, NJ rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Newark, NJ is 5% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Newark, NJ?

The average rent in Newark, NJ is $2,100.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Newark, NJ?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Newark, NJ is $1,395 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Newark, NJ?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Newark, NJ is $1,600 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Newark, NJ?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Newark, NJ is $1,900 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Newark, NJ?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Newark, NJ is $2,200 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Newark, NJ?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Newark, NJ is $2,607 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Newark, NJ?

Houses in Newark, NJ rent between $200 - $6,000 with an average rent of $2,100.

8. How has the rent in Newark, NJ changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Newark, NJ decreased by $50

9. How much has the rent in Newark, NJ increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Newark, NJ did not change.

10. How many available rentals are there in Newark, NJ?

There are currently 2,475 rentals available in Newark, NJ.

11. How do rent prices in Newark, NJ compare with the national average?

The average rent in Newark, NJ is $2,100 — 4.74% higher the national average of $2,005.

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