Newark, NJ Rent History

139 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$2,123
1-year change
-0.7%
$-15/mo
5-year change
+34.6%
$546/mo
10-year change
+82.4%
$959/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Newark

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,082/mo0.0%
2016$1,164/mo+7.6%+7.6%
2017$1,241/mo+6.6%+14.7%
2018$1,306/mo+5.2%+20.7%
2019$1,389/mo+6.4%+28.4%
2020$1,478/mo+6.4%+36.6%
2021$1,569/mo+6.2%+45.0%
2022$1,709/mo+8.9%+57.9%
2023$1,870/mo+9.4%+72.8%
2024$2,009/mo+7.4%+85.7%
2025$2,136/mo+6.3%+97.4%
2026$2,138/mo+0.1%+97.6%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Newark changed since 2015?

Median rent in Newark, NJ was $1,087 in 2015-01 and is $2,123 as of 2026-07 — a change of $1,036 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 +34.6% ($546 per month). The current median is $2,123.

What has rent in Newark done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Newark, NJ has changed +82.4% ($959 per month). It is now $2,123.

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

Year over year, median rent in Newark, NJ has decreased -0.7% ($-15/mo). Current median: $2,123.

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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.