What's the average rent in Newark, NJ?

Rental Market Trends in Newark, NJ

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Newark, NJ is $2,100 per month, which is 9% higher than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,100

0.0%No change month over month

-4.3%-$95 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

2,332

APARTMENTS

$2,212

HOUSES

$2,350

TOWNHOUSES

$2,195

As of May 2026, townhomes are the most affordable rental option in Newark, NJ at $2,195 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,350 per month. Apartments average $2,212 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	$1,850
3 Bedrooms	$2,250
4 Bedrooms	$2,500
All	$2,100

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Newark, NJ is $1,600 per month, followed by $1,850 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,250 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,500 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,450
2 Bedrooms	$1,975
3 Bedrooms	$2,295
4 Bedrooms	$2,800
All	$2,195

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Newark, NJ is $1,450 per month, followed by $1,975 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,295 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,800 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,595
2 Bedrooms	$1,850
3 Bedrooms	$2,250
4 Bedrooms	$2,550
All	$2,095

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Newark, NJ is $1,595 per month, followed by $1,850 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,250 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,550 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,100
2 Bedrooms	$2,100
3 Bedrooms	$2,300
4 Bedrooms	$2,980
All	$2,350

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Newark, NJ is $1,100 per month, followed by $2,100 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,300 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,980 for a 4 bedroom house.