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Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ

Rents in Newark, NJ start at $1,297/mo on Budget Leases, and the average across the 25 listings we track runs $2,103/mo. That puts Newark roughly 7% below the NJ state average of $2,256/mo, so it's one of the more affordable markets in the state. By size, expect one-bedrooms around $1,944/mo and two-bedrooms around $2,148/mo. Listings are ranked cheapest-first and updated regularly.

Updated Jun 9, 2026

Cheapest
$1,297
lowest listed rent
Average rent
$2,1037% below NJ
across all sizes
Average by sizevs NJ typical
Studio$1,98511% below NJ
1 bed$1,9449% below NJ
2 bed$2,14811% below NJ
3 bed$2,5676% below NJ

25 rentals in Newark, NJ

Every size & style, ranked by price

2-bedroom apartment at Riverside Arms in Newark, NJ
Apartment · Newark
$1,645/mo
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2 bd|1 ba|900 ft²

Riverside Arms

Riverside Arms, Newark

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Renting in Newark, NJ: common questions

How much is rent in Newark, NJ?
The average asking rent across the 25 listings we track in Newark, NJ is $2,103/mo, with the cheapest starting at $1,297/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.
What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Newark?
515 Mount Prospect Avenue Apartments is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Newark, NJ at $1,297/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.
What is the average rent by bedroom in Newark?
Based on the listings we track in Newark, NJ: studios around $1,985/mo, one-bedrooms around $1,944/mo, two-bedrooms around $2,148/mo, three-bedrooms around $2,567/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.
Is Newark expensive to rent in?
Relatively no. Newark's average rent of $2,103/mo is about 7% below the NJ state average of $2,256/mo, making it one of the more affordable markets in the state.

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