Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Newark, NJ?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 22.9% of gross income.
Newark rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (New Jersey state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These New Jersey cities have lower median rent than Newark, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Newark, NJ →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Newark, NJ?
Median rent in Newark is $2,130 a month. A typical physical therapist in New Jersey earns about $111,675 a year, which makes that rent 22.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Newark?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in New Jersey (~$111,675/yr) supports up to $2,792 a month in rent. Newark's current median rent is $2,130/mo, which leaves a $662/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Newark?
At an hourly equivalent of about $54 an hour, a physical therapist in New Jersey works roughly 39.7 hours a month to cover Newark's median rent of $2,130.
Where is rent cheaper than Newark for a physical therapist?
Nearby New Jersey cities with lower median rent include Plainfield ($2,127/mo), Harrison ($2,124/mo), Lakewood ($2,124/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.