Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Newark Neighborhood of Newark, NJ (184 Rentals)

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One Theater Square
$2,557 - $4,976
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One Theater Square

2 Center StNewark, NJ 07102
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64 James St
$2,700 - $2,800
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$2,700 - $2,800
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64 James St

64 James StNewark, NJ 07102
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74 Sussex Ave, Unit 2
$2,899
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$2,899
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74 Sussex Ave, Unit 2

74 Sussex AveNewark, NJ 07103
property at 39 Bruen St

$1,950

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$1,950
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39 Bruen St, Unit Bruen Court Condos

39 Bruen St
NewarkNJ07105

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property at 60 E Kinney St

$2,750

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$2,750
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60 E Kinney St

NewarkNJ07102
property at 21 Lincoln Park

$4,000

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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21 Lincoln Park, Unit 300

21 Lincoln Park
NewarkNJ07102

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property at 300 Washington St

$2,264 - $3,777

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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300 Washington St

NewarkNJ07102

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Downtown Newark, Newark, NJ

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Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for West New York City, NJ. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

A family-friendly apartment community may be just the ticket if you have children when you rent. Amongst all of the communities in Newark, this part of town has come to be one of the A-list communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. These features include things like green spaces, pet amenities, playgrounds, and more.

Outdoors Rating

For some, access to parks and green spaces is something that is important for them. This section of town is providing really good access to nice outdoor spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This submarket is known as one of our favorite luxury neighborhoods in town, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, concierge services, views, access to parks, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Other luxury items often include tile, hardwood, and fine carpeting, sports like tennis and raquetball, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Does your family raise dogs or cats? this part of town ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Newark

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown Newark area of Newark, NJ?

As of today, August 18, 2026, there are currently 184 available Downtown Newark apartments priced from $1,795 to $5,565, with an average monthly rent of $2,910.

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Newark?

There are currently 81 Studio Apartments in Downtown Newark with rent ranges from $1,800 to $3,587 with an average price of $2,328.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Newark Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Newark ranges from $1,795 to $4,100 with an average monthly rent of $2,636.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Newark cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Newark range from $2,000 to $5,253. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,383.

How expensive are Downtown Newark Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 27 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Newark on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,495 to $5,565 - averaging $3,179 for the location.

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