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1,468 Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ

Apartments for Rent in Newark, NJ

Stretched along the Passaic River and Newark Bay, Newark is the largest city in the state of New Jersey. This bustling waterfront oasis has experienced an artistic and cultural renaissance in recent decades, lending to a host of modern art galleries and sculptures planted throughout town. Extensive and worldly art collections reside at the Newark Museum, along with a planetarium and interactive nature exhibit.

The performing arts are alive and well in Newark, and currently thriving at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, an expansive venue hosting national acts and various festivals. As a renter in Newark, you’ll be able to admire the stunning architecture of Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart whenever your heart desires. You’ll find locals cheering on the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center or catching a concert at Newark Symphony Hall. Be sure to take part in the community festivals hosted at Branch Brook Park like the Cherry Blossom Festival in spring.

Newark is home to Newark Liberty International Airport, and offers direct access to major interstates and several public transit stations like the Newark Penn AMTRAK Station, which will take you through Jersey City into New York City by the One World Observatory. Apartments, houses, condos, and townhomes are surprisingly affordable in Newark, considering its abundant amenities, proximity to New York City, thriving art scene, and historic architecture.


Newark, NJ Rental Insights

Average Rent Rates

What is the average rent in Newark, NJ?

The average rent in Newark is $1,500. When you rent an apartment in Newark, you can expect to pay as little as $1,326 or as much as $1,970, depending on the location and the size of the apartment.

What is the average rent of a Studio apartment in Newark, NJ?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Newark, NJ is $1,326 per month.

What is the average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Newark, NJ?

The average rent for a one bedroom apartment in Newark, NJ is $1,500 per month.

What is the average rent of a 2 bedroom apartment in Newark, NJ?

The average rent for a two bedroom apartment in Newark, NJ is $1,918 per month.

What is the average rent of a 3 bedroom apartment in Newark, NJ?

The average rent for a three bedroom apartment in Newark, NJ is $1,970 per month.

Transportation

How transit friendly is Newark, NJ?

Transit options in Newark vary, but overall, it has a transit score of 69.

Education

What are the top Elementary schools in Newark, NJ?

In Newark, you’ll find top-ranking elementary schools like Lafayette Street Elementary School, Wilson Avenue Elementary School, and Oliver Street Elementary School.

What are the top middle schools in Newark, NJ?

Newark is home to some top-ranking middle schools, including Science High School, Lafayette Street Elementary School, and Wilson Avenue Elementary School.

What are the top high schools in Newark, NJ?

Moving is tough for high school students! Look for Newark apartments near top-ranking high schools like Science High School, Technology High School, and University High School.

What colleges and universities are in Newark, NJ?

If you’re a student moving to an apartment in Newark, you’ll have access to Essex County College, N.J. Inst. of Technology, and Rutgers, Newark Campus.

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