100 Best Apartments in Newark, NJ (with reviews)

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$1,394/mo Newark, NJ average rental price, July 2022

The average monthly rent of apartments in Newark, NJ is $1,394.

Newark, NJ apartment rent ranges

About 42% of apartment rents in Newark, NJ range between $1,001-$1,500. Meanwhile, apartments priced over $1,501-$2,000 represent 18% of apartments. Around 22% of Newark’s apartments are in the $701-$1,000 price range. 5% of apartments are priced between $501-$700.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,706, the average rent in Newark, NJ is $1,394.

Getting around in Newark, NJ

92 /100

Walker's Paradise

83 /100

Excellent Transit

52 /100

Bikeable

Walk Score®: 92, Transit Score®: 83, Bike Score®: 52

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Newark, NJ last updated?

Prices and availability in Newark, NJ were last updated on 1 Dec 2022.

What are the best apartments in Newark, NJ?

The best apartments in Newark, NJ are: The Willows at Symphony Hall, The Willows at Lincoln Park, Eleven80, 11 SUNSET AVE APARTMENTS and La Plaza.

What is the average rent in Newark, NJ?

The average rent in Newark, NJ is $1,394. Start your search for apartments in Newark, NJ now.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Newark, NJ?

The price range for a studio apartment in Newark, NJ is between $2,060 and $2,970. View all studio apartments in Newark, NJ.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Newark, NJ?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Newark, NJ is between $934 and $3,870. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in Newark, NJ now.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Newark, NJ?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Newark, NJ is between $934 and $4,364. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in Newark, NJ.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Newark, NJ?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Newark, NJ is between $1,088 and $1,273. Browse all available 3-bedroom apartments in Newark, NJ.

What type of rental buildings are in Newark, NJ?

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, 76% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 5% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Newark, NJ?

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 0 years old, on average. Of these, none 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 0 stories. About none of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

What apartment floorplans are common in Newark, NJ?

Rental apartments in Newark come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 0% 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 0% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 0% 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.

Newark, NJ in the news

The Most Competitive Rental Markets in 2022: Miami Is Red Hot, While Competition in the Northeast Intensifies

Other hot spots for renting in North Jersey include Hoboken (which almost feels like renting in Manhattan but without the financial burden), Newark (where many would-buy renters are delaying their plans), Paramus (which is more like a bedroom community of New York City), and Englewood (a friendly suburb of the Big Apple that’s more affordable to live in). North Jersey’s appeal when it comes to renting is reflected by the high occupancy (97.1%), especially as very few apartments were built between January and April. Similar to other markets in our ranking, three-quarters of those renting in North Jersey opted to renew their leases amid an ever-competitive housing landscape. On average, it took 35 days for a North Jersey apartment to get snatched, with as many as 20 renters competing for one.

Newark, NJ demographics

281,917Total Population
144,088 Female

137,829 Male
34.5Median Age

Newark, NJ has a population of 281,917 according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. 144,088 of Newark’s residents are women and 137,829 are men. The median age of those who live in Newark, NJ is 34.5.

Newark, NJ households

61,108 Family

41,087 Non-family
34,336 Children

67,859 No Children

102,195Total Number of Households
2.63Average People Per Household
$37,476Median Household Income

According to U.S. Census data, there are 102,195 households in Newark, NJ. 61,108 are family households and 41,087 are non-family households. There are 34,336 households with children in Newark and 67,859 households without children. On average, about 2.63 people live in a household in Newark, NJ.

Newark, NJ education statistics

The level of education of the population of Newark, NJ is as follows: 11% have no high school education, 48% completed some high school, 21% partially completed college, 6% have an Associate Degree, 10% have a Bachelor Degree, and 4% have a Graduate Degree.

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