Rutgers Newark Housing

Newark, NJ Apartments and Houses For Rent

When To Search

Students attending Rutgers-Newark with hopes of living off-campus should start house hunting soon after winter break. Rutgers-Newark students may get the luxury of not having to look for housing as early as other campuses across the country, but if you want to secure your perfect pad, start contacting properties as early as January. Housing searches in Newark really boom as the spring semester progresses, so signing a lease for the next school year as early as possible is the smartest way to go, or you’ll end up scrambling around trying to find a place. As the spring semester continues, housing fills up fast, so get a move on!   

Rent In Newark, NJ

Compared to many other Universities around the nation, rent prices for Newark off-campus housing tends to be a little on the higher side, but never fear! With a little planning, and a head start on your competition, it is possible to find a reasonably priced apartment or house near Rutgers University-Newark.

The larger apartment complexes near campus are going to cost you more in rent. But, these places come with tons of amenities, and for many of these complexes, utilities are included in your rent. If luxury doesn’t matter to you, choosing to live in a house or modestly sized apartment with your friends a little further out from campus can save you some serious cash. The more roommates you have the more you’ll save! 

Here’s a breakdown of Newark apartments and houses average rent per person, per bedroom:

 

Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
$1445	$1920	$1205	$775	$570

 

College Life in Newark, NJ

Things To Do

From joining on campus clubs and organizations, playing games at the Campus Center, and attending Scarlet Raiders sports games, it seems that nearly all students on campus are getting involved in something! On campus, students have the luxury of attending live theater performances from their peers, comedy shows, attend many events like the street carnival and more! 

Heading off-campus, students can conveniently walk to many of the city's popular destinations. The streets are filled with shops, restaurants, bars and other fun activities that students can participate in. Learn how the city and University came to be at the Newark Museum. Decompress from studies at Branch Brook Park or spend an afternoon at Turtle Back Zoo. If you get a free weekend take the train and then the Staten Island Ferry and explore the bright lights and big city that is none other than New York City.

Highlights include:

• Join an on campus club or organization
• Hangout in Branch Brook Park
• Visit the Turtle Back Zoo
• Spend a weekend in New York City

Dining/Bars

Students often meet up with each other to grab some grub when they need a study break. Grabbing a bite is  just one of the many ways students like to catch-up and hang out with friends. With so many restaurants near campus or just a short commute downtown, Newark has a variety of eateries to dine at. When the weekend hits and you’re ready for a well-deserved drink, head to one of these many favored bars or nightclubs in the area and dance the night away. In your years at Rutgers-Newark, here are a few places you’ll want to try out! 

 

Best Restaurants:

La Cocina

Burger Walla 

The Green Chicpea

Marcus B&P

Ramen Gami

 

Best Bars:

McGoverns Tavern

Kilkenny Alehouse

Barcade

Bello’s Pub and Grill

Redd’s Biergarten

Outdoors/Recreation 

On campus, students enjoy engaging in sports, workouts and other physical activities at the Golden Dome Athletic & Fitness Center. There are several intramural and club sports to get involved in from volleyball to soccer and everything in between. Students can take advantage of the many of the indoor and outdoor sports courts and fields, and use the fitness facility.

Close to campus is student getaway spot, Branch Brook Park (the nations first county park). Students head to this spot to escape the stresses of college and the city. Popular for its cherry blossom trees, Branch Brook is the perfect spot to lay in the grass or stroll through the historic grounds. Students can get to the park by train and take guided or self walking tours passing over bridges and through gates to see all the architecture and sculptures located throughout the park.