Average Rent in Newark, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Newark, NJ Rents

Newark rentals average $1,800 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,850 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,300, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $233 (12.82%) year-over-year from $1,817 to $2,050. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $225 (15.28%) year-over-year from $1,475 to $1,700. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $250 (13.51%) year-over-year from $1,850 to $2,100. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $217 (9.49%) year-over-year from $2,283 to $2,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $58 (2.13%) year-over-year from $2,742 to $2,800. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 6.02% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.99% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.97% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.32% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.30% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	N/A	$1,700	$1,475 (15.28%)	$1,275 (33.33%)
2 BR	N/A	$2,100	$1,850 (13.51%)	$1,550 (35.51%)
3 BR	N/A	$2,500	$2,283 (9.49%)	$1,867 (33.93%)
4+ BR	$1.78	$2,800	$2,742 (2.13%)	$2,225 (25.86%)

Historical Rents in Newark, NJ

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Top Cities Near Newark

Let's compare Newark, NJ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Neighborhoods Near Newark

There are a total of 33 neighborhoods in or near Newark. Some of these neighborhoods include Murray Hill, Fort Greene, and Financial District. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 33 total neighborhoods in or near Newark, NJ in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Newark, NJ is currently around $4,800 per month. Meaning, only thirty neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,800. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Newark's average rent, which is only $2,300. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Newark, Boerum Hill has the most affordable average rent at $3,950 per month. Whereas, at $9,850 average rent per month, SoHo is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Newark. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,400	$4,400	$6,538	$4,075
Fort Greene, New York, NY	$3,595	$4,212	$4,150	$4,150
Financial District, New York, NY	$3,525	$4,585	$6,400	$4,155
Clinton Hill, New York, NY	$3,226	$3,995	$5,059	$4,285
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,413	$4,260	$5,716	$4,307
Bowery, New York, NY	$2,800	$3,450	$4,995	$4,348
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,585	$4,400	$5,275	$4,350
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,498	$4,043	$5,908	$4,350
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,990	$4,598	$8,295	$4,390
Park Slope, New York, NY	$2,950	$3,800	$4,500	$4,400
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,535	$3,895	$5,340	$4,488
East Village, New York, NY	$2,800	$3,695	$4,495	$4,495
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,000	$4,481	$6,945	$4,497
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$3,413	$4,950	$4,595	$4,679
NoLita, New York, NY	N/A	$4,595	$5,495	$4,695
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,545	$6,795	$4,800
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,495	$4,505	$6,075	$4,950
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,675	$4,436	$7,440	$5,000
Little Italy, New York, NY	$3,250	$4,250	$5,495	$5,000
Chelsea, New York, NY	$3,878	$5,395	$7,867	$5,054
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	N/A	$5,002	$5,235	$5,060
West Village, New York, NY	$4,642	$5,495	$6,595	$5,365
Carroll Gardens, New York, NY	$2,825	$3,650	$5,500	$5,500
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,750	$5,515	$5,595	$5,515
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$4,650	$5,650	$10,995	$5,600
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,000	$5,700	$6,850	$5,700
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,444	$5,662	$8,746	$5,768
Battery Park City, New York, NY	$5,100	$4,914	$7,995	$6,100
Tribeca, New York, NY	$4,510	$6,879	$8,850	$7,149
SoHo, New York, NY	$3,400	$5,000	$12,995	$9,850

Top Counties Near Newark

There are a total of 33 counties located by Newark, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,638. That's roughly around $5 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Woodbridge, NJ. It's average rent per month is $2,775. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,500, Manhattan, New York, NY is the most expensive county by Newark, NJ.

Typically, rent for studios in Newark, NJ is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Newark, NJ is 79.03% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Newark, NJ is 84.67% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 2 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Woodbridge, NJ	N/A	$1,950	$2,500	$2,775
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,495	$4,495	$5,995	$4,500

Top Zipcodes Near Newark

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Newark, NJ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,839.

The following chart includes the top 2 zipcodes in Newark, NJ. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
10023, New York, NY	$2,900	$4,950	$7,863	$4,775
10280, New York, NY	$3,600	$4,459	$6,462	$4,902

Frequently Asked Questions - Newark Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Newark, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for Newark, NJ apartments for rent is approximately $2,300. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Newark, NJ rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Newark, NJ.

How much is a studio apartment in Newark, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Newark.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Newark, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,800 and an average price per square feet of $0. There are a total of 5 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Newark.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Newark, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $0. There are a total of 16 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Newark.

How have rent prices in Newark, NJ changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Newark, NJ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.13%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Newark, NJ?

A reasonable rent price in Newark, NJ is around $1,840/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.