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Apartments for Rent in University Heights, Newark, NJ

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Apartments for Rent in University Heights, Newark, NJ. 202 Rentals Available
  • 37-39 HUDSON STREET 2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    37-39 HUDSON STREET, Newark, NJ 07103
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  • the front of a brick house with stairs and a green door
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    46 3Rd Street, Newark, NJ 07107
    3 BEDS $2,650
  • a dining room with a table and chairs in a living room
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    277 Morris Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
    2 BEDS $2,000
    3 BEDS $2,800
  • a brick building with cars parked in front of it on a city street
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    91 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ 07102
    2 BEDS $2,350
  • the front of a house with stairs and a porch
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    110-112 South 7Th Street, Newark, NJ 07107
    STUDIO $2,000
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  • a kitchen with a brick wall and a refrigerator
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    81 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ 07102
    2 BEDS $2,250
  • an apartment building on the side of a street
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    313 15Th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
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  • 45 William Street Studio-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    45 William Street, Newark, NJ 07102
    STUDIO $1,800+
    1 BED $1,950
    2 BEDS $1,730+
  • a large kitchen with wooden floors and a stainless steel refrigerator
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    402 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 7102
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    1180 Raymond Blvd, Newark, NJ 07102
    STUDIO $1,985+
    1 BED $2,385+
    2 BEDS $2,576+
  • a shuffleboard table in a living room with couches
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    11 Clinton Street, Newark, NJ 07102
    Income Restricted
    2 BEDS $2,350
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  • 810 Broad Street Studio-1 Bed Apartment for Rent
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    810 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102
    STUDIO $2,300
    1 BED $2,800
  • a kitchen with a brick wall and wooden cabinets
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    19 Fulton Street, Newark, NJ 07102
    2 BEDS $2,150
  • a living room with a view of a city and a table and chairs
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    355 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07104
    STUDIO $1,874
    1 BED $2,365
    2 BEDS $3,390
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a refrigerator
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    368 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07104
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  • a living room with two blue couches and a table
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    60 Nevada Street, Newark, NJ 07104
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  • a living room with couches and chairs and a kitchen
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    395 Halsey St, Newark, NJ 07102
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,052
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  • a living room with a fireplace and chairs and a rug
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    1 Harrison Avenue, Harrison, NJ 07029
    STUDIO $2,095+
    1 BED $2,250+
    2 BEDS $3,220+
  • a living room with a couch and a glass door
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    999 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102
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  • a kitchen with a stove refrigerator and a sink
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    563 Orange Street, Newark, NJ 07107
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  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a table
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    301 Dey Street, Harrison, NJ 07029
    STUDIO $1,895+
    1 BED $2,195+
    2 BEDS $3,230+
  • a living room with a gray couch and a large window
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    1 Bergen Street, Harrison, NJ 07029
    STUDIO $2,025+
    1 BED $2,480+
    2 BEDS $3,435+
  • the front of a house with a red line around it
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    591-593 Orange Street, Newark, NJ 07107
    3 BEDS $2,200
  • a living room with a blue couch and a kitchen with a bar
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    555 First Street, Harrison, NJ 07029
    STUDIO $1,990+
    1 BED $2,540+
    2 BEDS $3,350+
  • a living room with couches and a coffee table and a window
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    50 Columbia Street, Newark, NJ 07102
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University Heights, Newark, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in University Heights, Newark, NJ have decreased by 2.55% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,690 to $2,621.

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The national average price of rental apartments is $1,741, while the average monthly rent in University Heights, Newark, NJ is $2,621.

Average rent in University Heights, Newark, NJ

$2,621/mo University Heights, Newark, NJ average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in University Heights, Newark, NJ is around $2,621.

    What's the typical rent budget in University Heights, Newark, NJ?

    A share of 10% of apartments in University Heights, Newark, NJ have the cheapest rents between $1,501-$2,000. Around 30% of rentals are > $3,000. Around 36% of University Heights's apartments have monthly rents between $2,001-$2,500. There are 25% of apartments with rents between $2,501-$3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in University Heights, Newark, NJ (36%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in University Heights, NJ

    89 /100
    Very Walkable
    78 /100
    Excellent Transit
    65 /100
    Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 89, Transit Score®: 78, Bike Score®: 65

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in University Heights, Newark, NJ last updated?

    Prices and availability in University Heights, Newark, NJ were last updated on 25 Feb 2026.

    What are the best apartments in University Heights, Newark, NJ?

    The best apartment in University Heights, Newark, NJ is: 37-39 HUDSON STREET.

    What is the average rent in University Heights, Newark, NJ?

    The average rent in University Heights, Newark, NJ is $1,650.

    What type of rental buildings are in University Heights, Newark, NJ?

    In University Heights 80% of the housing is rented out compared to 20% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 23% of University Heights's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 70% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 7% are single-family rentals.

    University Heights, Newark, NJ demographics

    • 9,815Total Population
    • 5,202 Female
      4,613 Male
    • 32Median Age

    In total, University Heights, Newark, NJ has 9,815 residents, 5,202 women and 4,613 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of University Heights’s population is 32.

    University Heights, Newark, NJ households

    • 2,016 Family
      1,598 Non-family
    • 1,222 Children
      2,392 No Children
    • 3,614Total Number of Households
    • 1.75Average People Per Household
    • $39,745Median Household Income

    There is a total of 3,614 households in University Heights, Newark, NJ. Of these, 1,222 have children and 2,392 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 2,016 family households and 1,598 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in University Heights is 1.75 people, on average. The median household annual income in University Heights equals $39,745, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,262.

    University Heights, Newark, NJ education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 6% of the population in University Heights, Newark, NJ have no high school education, 44% went to high-school, and 25% have partially completed college. Moreover, 5% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 14% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 7% hold a Graduate Degree.

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