Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ

Prices and availability in Newark, NJ were last updated on 12 Nov 2026.

The best apartments in Newark, NJ are: The Willows at Symphony Hall, The Willows at Lincoln Park, Eleven80, Olea by Gomes and Art Of Newark.

The average rent in Newark, NJ is $1,634.

The price range for a studio apartment in Newark, NJ is between $993 and $4,335.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Newark, NJ is between $717 and $3,817.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Newark, NJ is between $717 and $4,507.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Newark, NJ is between $717 and $3,400.

In Newark, 76% of the residents are renting compared to 24% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 19% of Newark's rentals, 75% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 5% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Newark are about 47 years old, on average. Of these, 26% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 11 stories. About 39% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 27% are mid-rises, and 48% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Rental apartments in Newark come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 13% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 47% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 27% of all rentals in Newark. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.