How much does it cost to rent in Newark, CA?

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Newark, CA is $3,578. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Newark cheaper than other California cities?

Newark is one of the pricier cities in California, ranking #72 out of 381 cities tracked at $3,578/mo.

When was Newark rent data last updated?

Newark rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Newark, CA?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Newark, CA at $2,760 per month, which is 23% below the $3,578 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Newark

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Pop. 46,903·72nd most expensive in California·Newark rents are up 8.0% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$3,578/mo

Year-over-Year

+8.0%

Month-over-Month

+6.1%

vs US Median

+$1,616

Rising (Monthly)

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Newark · $3,578

More expensive than 96% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

47/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Newark's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent

$3,578/mo

Expected by trend

$3,520/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Newark's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,990

1 BR

$2,270

2 BR

$2,760

3 BR

$3,530

4 BR+

$4,200

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$2,760/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $3,578 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost

$42,936/yr

At $3,578/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 8.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+8.0% YoY, +6.1% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Newark, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 48.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

46,903

Median income

$169,064

Median age

37.9

Renters

30.6%

Age distribution

18.3%

25.3%

28.9%

14.4%

13.1%

Under 1818.3%

18–3425.3%

35–5428.9%

55–6414.4%

65+13.1%

Gender

52.4%

47.6%

Male52.4%

Female47.6%

Race & ethnicity

20%

27.2%

46.7%

White20%

Black3.3%

Hispanic27.2%

Asian46.7%

Other2.7%

Education (25+)

18.4%

23.5%

48.1%

No HS diploma10.1%

HS diploma18.4%

Some college23.5%

Bachelor's+48.1%

Housing tenure

69.4%

30.6%

Owner69.4%

Renter30.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Newark, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,961 → $3,578

up 20.8%

Income

$144,011 → $169,064

up 17.4%

Population

47,815 → 46,903

down 1.9%

Renter share

32.2% → 30.6%

-1.6 pts

Bachelor's+

41% → 48.1%

+7.1 pts

Median age

36.5 → 37.9

+1.4 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in Newark, CA has increased by $617 per month, settling near $3,578 after starting the period at $2,961. Census figures show median household income at $169,064 today, compared with $144,011 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 3.4 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 47,815 to 46,903 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.9% change. About 30.6% of households rent today, against 32.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 41% to 48.1%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Newark on your salary?

At $3,578/mo, how Newark rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $111,486/yr · Rent = 38.5% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $79,154/yr · Rent = 54.2% income

severely rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $91,179/yr · Rent = 47.1% income

rent-burdened

Software Developer

Avg $162,970/yr · Rent = 26.3% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $208,235/yr · Rent = 20.6% income

affordable

Firefighter

Avg $74,116/yr · Rent = 57.9% income

severely rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $66,918/yr · Rent = 64.2% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $82,482/yr · Rent = 52.1% income

severely rent-burdened

By apartment size

Newark rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Newark. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

Tips for renters in Newark

About renting in Newark, CA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Newark is $3,578/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,990/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,760/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,270/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,530/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($169,064/yr), Newark ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Newark an affordable city for renters?

Newark is considered affordable for renters. At $3,578/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($169,064/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Newark falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Newark?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $143,000/year (~$69/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,578/mo in Newark. The local median household income is $169,064/yr, meaning the typical Newark household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Newark?

Rent in Newark has increased 8.0% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Newark rent compare to other cities in California?

Newark is one of the pricier cities in California for rent, ranking #72 out of 381 tracked cities at $3,578/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Newark?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Newark ($3,578/mo): Union City ($2,941/mo), Fremont ($3,358/mo).

What percentage of Newark residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.6% of Newark households are renters, while 69.4% are owner-occupied. Newark leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Newark rent compare to the national average?

Newark's median rent of $3,578/mo is $1,616 (82%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within California, it ranks #72 out of 381 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

25%

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At $3,578/mo, rent takes ~25% of Newark's median household income ($169,064/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Newark 25%Benchmark 30%

State income tax1–13.3%

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