Newark, NJ rental market
Last updated August 23, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Newark, NJ is $2,100.
$2,100
-$35
-$100
1,578
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $395 to $6,800.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 1 |
| $700 | 3 |
| $800 | 10 |
| $900 | 11 |
| $1,000 | 17 |
| $1,100 | 18 |
| $1,200 | 24 |
| $1,300 | 40 |
| $1,400 | 86 |
| $1,500 | 92 |
| $1,600 | 122 |
| $1,700 | 139 |
| $1,800 | 158 |
| $1,900 | 150 |
| $2,000 | 152 |
| $2,100 | 186 |
| $2,200 | 171 |
| $2,300 | 173 |
| $2,400 | 147 |
| $2,500 | 119 |
| $2,600 | 106 |
| $2,700 | 83 |
| $2,800 | 65 |
| $2,900 | 58 |
| $3,000 | 36 |
| $3,100 | 25 |
| $3,200 | 27 |
| $3,300 | 21 |
| $3,400 | 12 |
| $3,500 | 12 |
| $3,600 | 7 |
| $3,700 | 8 |
| $3,800 | 4 |
| $3,900 | 4 |
| $4,000 | 1 |
| $4,100 | 1 |
| $4,200 | 1 |
| $4,300 | 1 |
| $4,400 | 5 |
| $4,500 | 4 |
| $4,900 | 2 |
| $5,000+ | 2 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $100 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,000 | $2,200 |
| Feb | $2,000 | $2,195 |
| Mar | $2,100 | $2,195 |
| Apr | $2,100 | $2,195 |
| May | $2,150 | $2,200 |
| Jun | $2,100 | $2,195 |
| Jul | $2,200 | $2,150 |
| Aug | $2,203 | $2,100 |
| Sep | $2,200 | No data |
| Oct | $2,200 | No data |
| Nov | $2,250 | No data |
| Dec | $2,150 | No data |
Market temperature
The Newark, NJ rental market temperature is HOT. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Newark, NJ is equal to rent in the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Newark, NJ?
The average rent in Newark, NJ is $2,100.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Newark, NJ?
Houses in Newark, NJ rent between $395 - $6,800 with an average rent of $2,100.
3. How has the rent in Newark, NJ changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Newark, NJ decreased by $100
4. How much has the rent in Newark, NJ increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Newark, NJ decreased by $35
5. How many available rentals are there in Newark, NJ?
There are currently 1,578 rentals available in Newark, NJ.
6. How do rent prices in Newark, NJ compare with the national average?
The average rent in Newark, NJ is $2,100 — the same as the national average of $2,100.