Rent by ZIP · Essex County
Rent in Newark, NJ 07104
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,990 (+3.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,381 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,460 | $1,400 | +4.3% | $1,314–1,606 | $1,163 ±$151 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,640 | $1,600 | +2.5% | $1,476–1,804 | $1,110 ±$90 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,990 | $1,930 | +3.1% | $1,791–2,189 | $1,508 ±$91 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,490 | $2,430 | +2.5% | $2,241–2,739 | $1,667 ±$120 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,830 | $2,760 | +2.5% | $2,547–3,113 | $2,185 ±$211 |
Small Area FMRs for the Newark, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Newark, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $2,233.
What renters pay in 07104
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07103 | Newark | $1,990 | $1,348 |
| 07105 | Newark | $2,020 | $1,593 |
| 07102 | Newark | $1,990 | $1,207 |
| 07106 | Newark | $1,990 | $1,328 |
| 07107 | Newark | $1,990 | $1,303 |
| 07108 | Newark | $1,990 | $1,272 |
Fair Market Rents across Essex County, NJ · All NJ counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.