Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ

Prices and availability in Newark, NJ were last updated on 5 May 2026.

The best apartments in Newark, NJ are: The Willows at Lincoln Park, The Willows at Symphony Hall, 134-142 Sussex Ave, 124 Adams Street and Chancellor Arms Two.

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

The price range for a studio apartment in Newark, NJ is between $1,282 and $3,642.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Newark, NJ is between $909 and $3,771.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Newark, NJ is between $799 and $5,090.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Newark, NJ is between $799 and $3,400.

In Newark 76% of the housing is rented out compared to 24% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 19% of Newark's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 75% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 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.

Studio apartments in Newark are around 13% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 47% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 27% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.