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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 0.82% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,538 to $2,517.

Average rent in University Heights, Newark, NJ

$2,517/mo University Heights, Newark, NJ average rental price, February 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in University Heights, Newark, NJ is around $2,517.

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

    A share of 11% of apartments in University Heights, Newark, NJ have the cheapest rents between $1,501-$2,000. Around 2% of rentals are > $3,000. Around 39% of University Heights's apartments have monthly rents between $2,001-$2,500. There are 48% of apartments with rents between $2,501-$3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in University Heights, Newark, NJ (48%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 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

    • 9,884Total Population
    • 5,067 Female
      4,817 Male
    • 33Median Age

    In total, University Heights, Newark, NJ has 9,884 residents, 5,067 women and 4,817 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of University Heights’s population is 33.

    University Heights, Newark, NJ households

    • 2,001 Family
      1,618 Non-family
    • 1,157 Children
      2,462 No Children
    • 3,619Total Number of Households
    • 2.36Average People Per Household
    • $45,199Median Household Income

    There is a total of 3,619 households in University Heights, Newark, NJ. Of these, 1,157 have children and 2,462 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 2,001 family households and 1,618 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in University Heights is 2.36 people, on average. The median household annual income in University Heights equals $45,199, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,364.

    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, 43% went to high-school, and 23% have partially completed college. Moreover, 5% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 15% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 8% hold a Graduate Degree.

    Renting a house in University Heights, Newark, NJ

    Regardless of the type of house you are going to rent, location is important. We have 18 properties listed in University Heights, Newark, NJ to choose from, with prices ranging from $1,495 to $8,568. That can be quite a lot to choose from. If you’re on a tight budget and are looking for cheap houses for rent, make your life easier and set up a maximum price filter in the top menu. You may be renting on a budget and 1 bedroom duplexes will do just fine or you may be able to spend a bit more and are looking at 4 bedroom single family homes for rent. Either way, choose wisely. Don’t fall for the impeccable lawn or a pool. Although these things are nice to have they aren’t worth a penny if you’re not able to enjoy them because of loud neighbors or a lack of time. Speaking of lack of time…

    Renting a house with children

    There are 15 properties in University Heights, Newark, NJ listed for rent right now with prices ranging from $1,495 to $8,568. But if you have children there’s so much more to consider. A resource we all seem to lack: time. Avoiding a nightmare commute may be more important than deciding between a 2 bedroom or a 3 bedroom house. Although you could spend several hours in the car with your children and count it as family time, it’d be much nicer to spend this time around the dinner table. When you’re browsing through our rental homes, keep in mind the dreaded morning kindergarten-school-office Bermuda Triangle that is swallowing precious time out of your life. Draw a radius or a polygon around the school or the kindergarten you’ve chosen in University Heights, Newark, NJ and explore all the homes for rent located close by. Finding a house close to your kids’ school will drastically cut down your commute time. It will also help you see other things in your life more clearly, generally speaking. After all, choosing from 15 houses can be complicated and you’ve managed just fine.

    Finding a home nearby is easier than you think. Check out our Apartments Near Me page and take your pick!