← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Newark, NJ, over the past three years
Rent in Newark, NJ
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$2,114
1-year change
+0.5%
3-year change
+11.0%
Metro, 1-year change
+4.2%
Rents in Newark rose +0.5%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +0.5% is worth questioning.
Typical rent in Newark, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $2,114 |
| Jul 2026 | $2,122 |
| Jun 2026 | $2,117 |
| May 2026 | $2,132 |
| Apr 2026 | $2,125 |
| Mar 2026 | $2,108 |
| Feb 2026 | $2,093 |
| Jan 2026 | $2,094 |
| Dec 2025 | $2,115 |
| Nov 2025 | $2,127 |
| Oct 2025 | $2,128 |
| Sep 2025 | $2,122 |
| Aug 2025 | $2,103 |
| Jul 2025 | $2,105 |
| Jun 2025 | $2,104 |
| May 2025 | $2,112 |
| Apr 2025 | $2,101 |
| Mar 2025 | $2,092 |
| Feb 2025 | $2,083 |
| Jan 2025 | $2,087 |
| Dec 2024 | $2,080 |
| Nov 2024 | $2,069 |
| Oct 2024 | $2,050 |
| Sep 2024 | $2,044 |
| Aug 2024 | $2,036 |
| Jul 2024 | $2,032 |
| Jun 2024 | $2,016 |
| May 2024 | $2,010 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,989 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,974 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,963 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,967 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,971 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,946 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,925 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,913 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,904 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,700 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,820 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,210 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,530 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $3,000 |
City typical rent × NJ bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 07102 | $2,420 | −0.5% |
| 07103 | $2,157 | +0.1% |
| 07104 | $1,970 | +4.7% |
| 07105 | $2,393 | +1.2% |
| 07106 | $1,993 | −0.9% |
| 07107 | $1,963 | −0.7% |
| 07108 | $2,081 | −0.4% |
| 07112 | $2,015 | −0.1% |
| 07114 | $1,987 | −2.7% |
Negotiating a renewal in Newark
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Newark, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −2.7% to +4.7%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.