New Jersey Institute of Technology

Newark, NJ

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New Jersey Institute of Technology - Newark, NJ

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Welcome to Newark, home to the Highlanders

Urban Public STEM Walkable Mass Transit Sea Grant

Situated in the University Heights neighborhood of Newark roughly 20 minutes from Manhattan, the New Jersey Institute of Technology offers an urban setting that is walkable and has easy access to mass transit. With a history dating back to 1881, NJIT is a public university that began as a small college with 88 students. Today, this public research, sea-grant university is highly ranked, especially in the area of STEM graduates. NJIT is also fast-growing and has doubled in size in the past 10 years.

NJIT is located near the intersection of Central Avenue and Lock Street, within walking distance of Downtown Newark. It is also about a block from Rutgers University. The University Heights neighborhood is ideal for accessing both university campuses, making it very popular with students looking for off-campus housing near NJIT. The brownstones in the neighborhood -- especially in the James Street Historic District -- are very popular with renters. University Heights contains some of Newark's most famous historic buildings, including the university's Eberhardt Hall, built in 1856 as the Newark Orphan Asylum.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Newark, NJ is $1,314 for a studio, $1,493 for one bedroom, $1,917 for two bedrooms, and $2,012 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Newark has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 484 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,314/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 609 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,493/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 882 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,917/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 910 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,012/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

80

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

69

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

54

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Lafayette Street Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

1,180 Students

6
out of 10

Wilson Avenue Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

1,099 Students

6
out of 10

Oliver Street Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

1,045 Students

6
out of 10

New Park School

Public

Grades PK-8

810 Students

6
out of 10

Ridge Street Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

578 Students

6
out of 10

Science High School

Public

Grades 7-12

938 Students

8
out of 10

Lafayette Street Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

1,180 Students

6
out of 10

Wilson Avenue Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

1,099 Students

6
out of 10

Oliver Street Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

1,045 Students

6
out of 10

New Park School

Public

Grades PK-8

810 Students

6
out of 10

Science High School

Public

Grades 7-12

938 Students

8
out of 10

Technology High School

Public

Grades 9-12

665 Students

8
out of 10

University High School

Public

Grades 7-12

426 Students

5
out of 10

Bard Early College High School

Public

Grades 9-12

381 Students

4
out of 10

Arts High School

Public

Grades 9-12

593 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium
  • Branch Brook Park
  • Kearny Marsh
  • Edison National Historic Site
  • Richard W. DeKorte Park

Airports

  • Newark Liberty International
  • Laguardia

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