Rent in Newark, NJ: Prices & Apartments for Rent
As of October 17, 2026, the median asking rent for a 1-bedroom in Newark, NJ is $1,695/month, based on 210 active listings on Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving. 2-bedroom: $2,000 (456 listings).
That is 8% below the New Jersey 1-bedroom median of about $1,850. Nearby, the 1-bedroom median ranges from $1,498 in Irvington to $2,000 in Belleville.
Updated · 3,036 listings. Prices are advertised asking rents; check availability on the original listing. How we calculate
Open the Newark rental mapMedian rent in Newark
From listings with a single price and a single bedroom count. Fewer than 20 such listings and we leave the figure out.
- Studio
- —
- 37 listings
- 1 bedroom
- $1,695
- 210 listings
- 2 bedrooms
- $2,000
- 456 listings
- 3+ bedrooms
- $2,350
- 888 listings
Rentals in Newark
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477 Clinton Ave Floor 1
477 Clinton Ave Floor 1, Newark, NJ 07108
$1,449 · 1 bd · 550 sqft
2 W Alpine St APT 10
2 W Alpine St APT 10, Newark, NJ 07108
$1,650 · 1 bd · 650 sqft
23 Underwood St Apt 2R
23 Underwood St Apt 2R, Newark, NJ 07106
$1,800 · 2 bd · 750 sqft
9-11 Marie Pl Unit 1
9-11 Marie Pl Unit 1, Newark, NJ 07112
$1,900 · 1 bd · 700 sqft
91 Stuyvesant Ave #22
91 Stuyvesant Ave #22, Newark, NJ 07106
$2,100 · 3 bd · 1,250 sqft
475 S 19th St APT 1
475 S 19th St APT 1, Newark, NJ 07103
$2,195 · 3 bd · 1,000 sqft
788 S 17th St Floor 2
788 S 17th St Floor 2, Newark, NJ 07103
$2,400 · 3 bd · 1,000 sqft
Renting in Newark: common questions
- What is the median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Newark, NJ?
- As of October 17, 2026, the median asking rent for a 1-bedroom in Newark, NJ is $1,695 per month, based on 210 listings with a single price. A 2-bedroom has a median of $2,000.
- How many rentals are available in Newark, NJ?
- 3,036 rentals are listed in Newark, NJ on Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving as of October 17, 2026, after removing listings that appear on more than one site.
- How are these rent prices calculated?
- We collect active listings from Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving, remove duplicates across sites, and take the median of asking rents for listings with one price and one bedroom count. If fewer than 20 listings qualify for a bedroom size, we leave that figure out. Read the full methodology
- How much income do I need to rent in Newark, NJ?
- Many landlords ask for gross income of at least 3 times the monthly rent. For a median 1-bedroom at $1,695/month, that is about $5,085 a month, or $61,020 a year.
- What is the cheapest city near Newark, NJ to rent in?
- Among nearby cities we track, Irvington, NJ has the lowest median 1-bedroom rent at $1,498/month, $197 less than Newark.
Who’s leasing in Newark
Companies with the most listings on Redfin, by the listing agent’s company email domain. Large brokerages appear alongside property managers.
| Company | Listings | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Keller Williamskw.com | 7 | (732) 536-9010 |
| Coldwell Banker Realtycbrealty.com | 5 | (201) 321-1470 |
| Exitplatinumrealtyexitplatinumrealty.biz | 4 | (908) 338-0639 |
| Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roachfoxroach.com | 4 | (973) 454-3218 |
| Coopermckelveyrealtycoopermckelveyrealty.co | 3 | — |
| Compasscompass.com | 3 | — |
Rent in cities near Newark
- Harrison, NJ1BR $1,800 · 240 · 2 mi
- Irvington, NJ1BR $1,498 · 642 · 2 mi
- East Orange, NJ1BR $1,625 · 903 · 2 mi
- Kearny, NJ1BR $1,700 · 203 · 3 mi
- Hillside, NJ72 · 3 mi
- City Of Orange, NJ1BR $1,725 · 81 · 3 mi
- Orange, NJ1BR $1,750 · 280 · 3 mi
- Maplewood, NJ95 · 4 mi
- South Orange, NJ87 · 4 mi
- Belleville, NJ1BR $2,000 · 202 · 4 mi
- Bloomfield, NJ1BR $1,825 · 316 · 4 mi
- West Orange, NJ132 · 4 mi
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