What's the average rent in Newark, NJ?

Rental Market Trends in Newark, NJ

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of October 2026, the average rent in Newark, NJ is $2,075 per month, which is 7% higher than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,075

-1.2%-$25 decrease month-over-month

-3.5%-$75 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

2,307

APARTMENTS

$2,130

HOUSES

$2,500

TOWNHOUSES

$2,100

As of October 2026, townhomes are the most affordable rental option in Newark, NJ at $2,100 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,500 per month. Apartments average $2,130 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,650
2 Bedrooms	$1,895
3 Bedrooms	$2,200
4 Bedrooms	$2,500
All	$2,075

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Newark, NJ is $1,650 per month, followed by $1,895 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,200 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,500 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,595
2 Bedrooms	$2,050
3 Bedrooms	$2,250
4 Bedrooms	$2,800
All	$2,100

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Newark, NJ is $1,595 per month, followed by $2,050 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,250 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,800 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,600
2 Bedrooms	$1,850
3 Bedrooms	$2,175
4 Bedrooms	$2,500
All	$2,050

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Newark, NJ is $1,600 per month, followed by $1,850 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,175 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,500 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,178
2 Bedrooms	$2,000
3 Bedrooms	$2,500
4 Bedrooms	$2,500
All	$2,500

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Newark, NJ is $1,178 per month, followed by $2,000 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,500 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,500 for a 4 bedroom house.