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Student Housing in Newark, NJ
$1,200/unit
Fees may apply262 Montclair Avenue
$2,800/unit
Fees may apply519 Washington Street
$2,150+/unit
Fees may applyCosmo 440
$2,350+/unit
Fees may applyIconiq777 Apartments
$2,250+/unit
Fees may applyNewark Urby
$2,294+/unit
Fees may applyOne Theater Square
$2,063+/unit
Fees may applyWalker House
About Student Housing in Newark
Newark, New Jersey is the state's largest city, a dense transit hub across the Hudson from Manhattan, and Rutgers University-Newark sits right in the thick of it. The campus anchors the University Heights district, shared with NJIT, Essex County College, and Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, so the area buzzes with students from several schools. This is a genuinely urban campus, woven into downtown rather than walled off. Green space includes Branch Brook Park, home to the country's largest collection of cherry blossoms, plus Military Park near campus. Culturally Newark punches hard: the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, the Newark Museum of Art, and the Prudential Center arena give it depth. The Ironbound nearby is known for its food. It's a city with grit and great access.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Newark
University Heights
The most student-dense district in the city, shared by Rutgers-Newark, NJIT, and Essex County College, with light rail stops and walkable streets that keep class and transit close.
The Ironbound
Just east of downtown, famous for its food, bakeries, and lively corridors, drawing students who want culture and energy alongside solid apartment options.
Downtown Newark
Next to the arts center, the arena, and Penn Station, ideal if you prioritize transit and nightlife.
Getting Around Newark as a Student
Here's what you need to know about getting around Newark.