16 Smith St, Newark, NJ 07106
Property image
Property image
FOR RENT

$2,000/mo

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath

16 Smith St, Newark, NJ 07106

Lower Vailsburg
Cost and fees breakdown
Price may not include required fees and charges.

Home Highlights

Multi-Family
Open Parking
No Pets
Laundry
Window Units

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 16 Smith St.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School7 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Renovated first-floor 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment featuring an updated kitchen with GE appliances and soft-close cabinetry, modern bathroom, and spacious living area. Shared laundry in the basement and shared backyard. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, schools, major highways, and public transportation, with easy access to Newark Penn Station offering direct NJ TRANSIT and PATH service to New York City. Available immediately.

Copyright Garden State Multiple Listing Service, L.L.C. All rights reserved. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Details for 16 Smith St

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi Family

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 12 months

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: On Street Open

Agent Information

Listing Agent
MLS/Source ID: 4041678
Report this Listing

Nearby homes

Skip to last item
  • Results are loading
Skip to first item

Costs and Fees

Required monthly rent & fees
  • Base rent
    $2,000/mo
Required one-time fees
  • Security deposit
    Contact for details
  • Application fee
    Contact for details
  • Administrative fee
    Contact for details
Pricing is subject to change. All calculations are estimates and provided for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may include additional mandatory or optional fees. Please consult the community manager for a complete breakdown of all rental costs.
See more

Rental Market Trends in Lower Vailsburg

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$1,879/mo
Average rent
$2K
$46MoM
Available listings
230
View rental market trends in Newark, NJ

Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

Lower Vailsburg
See Local Highlights
Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

What Locals Say about Lower Vailsburg

At least 388 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 68 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 67 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 67 % Say car is needed

  • 66 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 59 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 57 % Say parking is easy

  • 53 % Say kids play outside

  • 52 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 50 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 44 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 37 % Say it's quiet

  • 37 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 33 % Say there are community events

  • 29 % Say there's wildlife

  • 23 % Say people would walk alone at night

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • channel
    "very quiet block and neighborhood And all the neighbors are friendly. you can go outside to walk with no problems i love it here."
    0
    Flag
  • Jullanar grant
    "The traffic is very busy in this area make sure dog on leash. The people are not always friendly and they just let the dogs go freely. Several of the dog owners don’t pick up the poop behind the animals. Make sure you stay to yourself and mind your business when living in Newark. "
    0
    Flag
  • Shalanda Boyce
    "There is a newly developed Dog park within Vailsburg Park. It is very nice. It’s opened to the public. "
    0
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "I'm the westward District leader I love living up this way the lower part in the upper part of Vailsburg"
    0
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "Beautiful area and great place to live and attend school. Even though I hail from the Central via the South I've lived in the west for a total of 20 yrs"
    2
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "the park has a great area for kids to play on slides and merry-go-round it has a nice football field for big events it has open events for other commerce and a large football field and picnic areas"
    0
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "it's a safe place to walk ur dogs I have lived in the area for many years and never had a problem with ppl or they animals "
    1
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "Idk can do whatever with their dogs. Dogs can play in the backyards which are pretty big and play with other dogs in the community "
    0
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "food drives for families in need and community pre-school in walking distance from parents Home and local stores if you need something quick for dinner"
    1
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "Crime and drug ridden but easy access to public transportation. Frequent car break-ins and constant gun play. By all means not a safe area to live or raise a family."
    11
    Flag
  • Julietreal678
    "ther are many family and parks you can visit around and good walk as well..choices differs.i just need something new."
    9
    Flag
  • Quinten S.
    "drug and crime is very high in this area looking for homes in west ward, irvington, and possibly east orange or union nj"
    20
    Flag
  • Unspecified
    "This is a dangerous community at times so you have to watch your surroundings at all times and don’t hang out in the streets after dark."
    21
    Flag
  • Shanna B.
    "Watching your kids not good area not safe for kids to play outside alone always parents around with children "
    10
    Flag
  • Shanna B.
    "Parks in the area are no good crack heads crack viral in the park all over drugs in the park and watch your kids dangerous people around "
    8
    Flag
  • Shanna B.
    "People tend to let their dogs goto the bathroom all over the place... on other people’s property on the sidewalks, and don’t even clean up behind the dogs it so not right."
    8
    Flag
  • Quaeesha
    "decent area, better than most surrounding areas/blocks. people are friendly around this area o can say so that's always a plus🥳"
    40
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "this is a crime area too many people hanging out on the Avenue I would not live here no more then 1yr or a year 4 killings and a block-and-a-half rating"
    26
    Flag
  • Cassie
    "There are tons of dogs in the neighborhood to play with your dog. quite area and near by park to walk your dog. "
    3
    Flag
  • Barbarablackmon93
    "I really like the Upper Vailsburg Area best, it’s more calm and quiet on most of their blocks, that’s where I would like to live."
    3
    Flag
  • Alana
    "Horrible neighborhood shooting a lot Your kids can I go outside it’s too much violence in this neighborhood its really not good"
    9
    Flag
  • Swan
    "The block itself is quiet. However you are within steps of a different world. As this is not a gated community you have no other choice but to experience the discomforts. I drive but should you need to use public transportation you have great access going NSEW."
    5
    Flag
  • Ayanna P.
    "Good church, good community, parks, job fairs, cookouts, little leaguers, recruitment, health centers, police academy "
    1
    Flag
  • frustrated neighbor
    "there is way too violent especially closer to south orange ave. I'm tired of the shooting and drugs "
    1
    Flag
  • Chinedu A.
    "The commute to down is so easy, right in front of my house there is a bus stop , living in this neighborhood makes things easy but we have a lot of people moving about with nothing doing."
    1
    Flag
  • Chinedu A.
    "Commute is okay to downtown just in front of my house is a bus stop,I don’t need to stress myself about it."
    2
    Flag
  • W.F
    "is too much going on in this neighborhood not good at all I would like to move to a better area where I could feel safe"
    3
    Flag
  • Terrance Nesbit
    "We've been living here for approximately 5 years & the heat part of my neighborhood is that all of the parents & children know that the children are safe & looked out for so they feel comfortable & can happily & peacefully play outside! Stores, restaurants, gas stations & highways are easy to get to. "
    53
    Flag
  • Danielle J.
    "None. We have shootings in this area that make it difficult to gather outdoors. My neighbors once had a bbq that ended with a stray bullet winding up in my brand new truck."
    4
    Flag
  • Danielle J.
    "This is not a good area to live in. Too much violence. I woke up one morning to a bullet in my brand new Jeep."
    123
    Flag
  • Monroe
    "I've in my neighborhood for two years and dislike it... the area is very busy and the crime rates are high "
    48
    Flag
  • Willrj41217
    "I lived here for the past 3 years and most stores and transportation is near by. The community is better and homeowners are rebuilding and renovating the neighborhood."
    17
    Flag
  • Rosemarie
    "Haven’t seen any events An this area is bad An dangerous I don’t let my kids play outside I can’t wait to get out of here "
    0
    Flag
  • Catharine B.
    "You can get to broad and market in downtown in about 15-20 minutes, 2-3 stops later is Pennsylvania Station Newark from where you can get anywhere, any day of the week."
    4
    Flag
  • Haddassah R. V.
    "Our block is diverse and friendly. Neighbors look out for each other. When necessary the police arrive quickly to assist."
    17
    Flag
  • Rjhens
    "This has to be the worst place on earth to live at. Nothing but drug dealers and gangs walking streets. Lots of crime and gun shots occur frequently every night. I do not recommend this place. It’s not safe for kids or adults outside!"
    42
    Flag

Local Legal Protections

LGBTQ • Source of Income

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 19, 2026
Source: GSMLS #4041678
Listed For Rent
$2,000
Aug 27, 2025
Source: GSMLS #3947215
ListingRemoved
$665,000
Aug 25, 2025
Source: GSMLS #3958102
ListingRemoved
$1,875
Aug 9, 2025
Source: GSMLS #3947215
PriceChange
$665,000
Price increased by 2%
Jul 9, 2025
Source: GSMLS #3947215
PriceChange
$650,000
Price increased by 34,567%
NEW AND MODERN GROUP
Dilek Koroglu

Frequently asked questions about 16 Smith St

  • What income do you need to rent 16 Smith St?
    Most landlords look for monthly gross income of about 3× rent, or roughly $70K per year to rent 16 Smith St in Newark, NJ at $2,000/mo.
  • What are the closest schools to 16 Smith St?
    The closest schools to 16 Smith St in Newark, NJ are Barringer High School (rated 1/10), Central High School (rated 1/10), East Side High School (rated 2/10).
  • What do residents say about the Lower Vailsburg neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Lower Vailsburg neighborhood in Newark, NJ as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and well-kept. See apartments for rent in Lower Vailsburg, Newark.
  • Does 16 Smith St have parking?
    Yes, 16 Smith St in Newark, NJ has on-site parking.

Affordability

TIP:Try to keep your rent within a third of your gross household income. Learn why in our Renter's Guide.
For this property
$72,000 PER YEAR
is the suggested income
Win over prospective landlords with your smart budgeting. As a good rule of thumb, ideally you would have at least three times your monthly rent in combined household income.

New Rentals Nearby

Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Explore by feature - Pet Friendly

859 pet-friendly rentals in Newark, NJ

Explore by feature - Garage

130 rentals with a garage in Newark, NJ

Explore by feature - Air Conditioning

960 rentals with air conditioning in Newark, NJ

Explore by feature - Pool

40 rentals with a pool in Newark, NJ

Explore by feature - Washer/dryer

509 rentals with a washer/dryer in Newark, NJ

Explore by feature - Outdoor Space

137 rentals with an outdoor space in Newark, NJ
16 Smith St, Newark, NJ is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom multi-family built in 1960. 16 Smith St is located in Lower Vailsburg, Newark. 16 Smith St was listed for rent for $2,000/month on Jul 19, 2026.