What's the average rent in Newark, NJ?

Rental Market Trends in Newark, NJ

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Newark, NJ is $2,100 per month, which is 7% higher than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,100

0.0%$1 increase month-over-month

-2.1%-$44 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

2,460

APARTMENTS

$2,170

HOUSES

$2,600

TOWNHOUSES

$2,000

As of August 2026, townhomes are the most affordable rental option in Newark, NJ at $2,000 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,600 per month. Apartments average $2,170 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,600
2 Bedrooms	$1,895
3 Bedrooms	$2,200
4 Bedrooms	$2,550
All	$2,100

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Newark, NJ is $1,600 per month, followed by $1,895 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,200 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,550 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,500
2 Bedrooms	$2,000
3 Bedrooms	$2,325
4 Bedrooms	$2,800
All	$2,000

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Newark, NJ is $1,500 per month, followed by $2,000 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,325 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	$2,200
4 Bedrooms	$2,550
All	$2,100

As of August 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, $2,200 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,550 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,000
2 Bedrooms	$2,000
3 Bedrooms	$2,500
4 Bedrooms	$3,100
All	$2,600

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Newark, NJ is $1,000 per month, followed by $2,000 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,500 for a 3 bedroom house, and $3,100 for a 4 bedroom house.