Newark, NJ Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,111
1-year change
+0.5%
$10/mo
5-year change
+33.6%
$531/mo
10-year change
+83.4%
$960/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Newark

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,077/mo—0.0%
2016$1,157/mo+7.4%+7.4%
2017$1,232/mo+6.5%+14.4%
2018$1,297/mo+5.3%+20.4%
2019$1,379/mo+6.3%+28.0%
2020$1,465/mo+6.2%+36.0%
2021$1,552/mo+5.9%+44.1%
2022$1,697/mo+9.3%+57.6%
2023$1,849/mo+9.0%+71.7%
2024$1,984/mo+7.3%+84.2%
2025$2,085/mo+5.1%+93.6%
2026$2,100/mo+0.7%+95.0%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Newark changed since 2015?

Median rent in Newark, NJ was $1,083 in 2015-01 and is $2,111 as of 2026-09 — a change of $1,028 per month over 11 years.

How much has Newark rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Newark, NJ has changed +33.6% ($531 per month). The current median is $2,111.

What has rent in Newark done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Newark, NJ has changed +83.4% ($960 per month). It is now $2,111.

Is rent in Newark going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Newark, NJ has increased +0.5% ($10/mo). Current median: $2,111.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.