South Broad Street

Newark, NJ

South Broad Street - Newark, NJ

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

2.3 (23 Reviews)

A commuter-friendly neighborhood south of Newark

Urban • Convenient • Great Location • Walkable • Public Transit •

The South Broad Street neighborhood sits just south of Downtown Newark. This area is very walkable and accessible to public transportation, making it easy to get around the city. Many apartments and condos for rent sit within walking distance of Lincoln Park, where locals gather for events such as the popular Lincoln Park Music Festival, a community celebration of music, food, and culture that features live gospel, hip hop, and jazz. The New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark Museum of Art, and Rutgers University Newark Campus sit nearby, so there are plenty of options for further education and entertainment around South Broad Street.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in South Broad Street is $541 for a studio, $1,275 for one bedroom, $1,489 for two bedrooms, and $1,614 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Broad Street has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

Studio
324 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$541/month

Average Rent

1 BR
437 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,275/month

Average Rent

2 BR
444 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,489/month

Average Rent

3 BR
200 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,614/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Reviews of South Broad Street - Newark, NJ

Niche Reviews

2.3 23 Reviews

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8 years and 4 months ago•Niche Review

Newark doesn't even have a community.

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9 years and 5 months ago•Niche Review

It's a bad area. A lot of crime and I'm I'm trying to get out of hear but I need a scholarship.

Niche User

9 years and 9 months ago•Niche Review

It's a great balance of warmth in the summer and cold in the winter. Some snow in the winter, but it's nice to have a school day off sometimes.

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9 years and 9 months ago•Niche Review

There aren't an employers in my neighborhood. It's a sort of shady neighborhood where I don't walk around outside very much. There is more employment in the ironbound, which is nearby, but it is hard to find a job due to the high level of immigrants willing to work under the table.

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