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Houses for Rent in University Heights, Newark, NJ

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    37-39 HUDSON STREET, Newark, NJ 07103
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    46 3Rd Street, Newark, NJ 07107
    3 BEDS $2,650
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    52 Florence Avenue, Irvington, NJ 07111
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    29 Clarke Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07304
    1 BED $1,495
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    713 E 3Rd Ave, Roselle, NJ 07203
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    178 Avenue F, Bayonne, NJ 07002
    2 BEDS $1,495
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    29 Milton Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07307
    2 BEDS $2,195
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    10-10.5 Wallis Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306
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    366 Forrest Street, Jersey City, NJ 07304
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    16 Weldon Street, Jersey City, NJ 07306
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    737 Bloomfield Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030
    4 BEDS $8,568
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    4206 SMITH AVE, NORTH BERGEN, NJ 07047
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    20Th Avenue @ Port Imperial II, 417, West New York, NJ 07093
    3 BEDS $4,800
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    Unit 8B, Brooklyn, NY 11201
    2 BEDS $4,500
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    408 Convent Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031
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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.

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

    What is the average size of a rental house in University Heights, Newark, NJ?

    The average University Heights, Newark, NJ rental house size is 1,066 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a house in University Heights, Newark, NJ?

    Renting a house in University Heights, Newark, NJ comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in University Heights, Newark, NJ?

    Houses for rent in University Heights, Newark, NJ are usually located in non-central areas.

    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.

    Renting a house in University Heights, Newark, NJ

    You know it’s time for a change, and snatching your dream house might be the perfect way to start. If you’re not sure where to look, we’ll give you a tip. About 18 rental homes are located in University Heights, Newark, NJ, ranging in price from $1,495 to $8,568. Whether you’re looking for duplexes, townhouses or single family homes for rent, you’re sure to find what you need. The average rent for a University Heights, Newark, NJ property is about $3,727, but if you’re looking for cheap houses for rent, take a look at 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom properties, which are likely to be more affordable.

    Renting a house. It’s a family affair!

    Single family homes have long been an attractive option for family oriented people. If you have a big family, 3 bedroom and 4 bedroom properties might be the right fit for you. To find the home of your dreams, don’t forget to use the filters on RentCafe, so you can be sure that you’re not wasting any time looking at properties that don’t interest you. Soon enough you will be enjoying the privacy and comfort of your new home, without any noises coming from the upstairs neighbors. Don’t forget about the added benefit of having a backyard, a safe place for your children and family pet, where you can also try your hand at gardening and, why not, grow your own organic vegetables. Don’t forget to ask your landlord for permission in writing before you make any changes to the landscape. If one of the 18 University Heights, Newark, NJ homes for rent is the right one for you, you can apply for a lease online right here on RentCafe.

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