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Some transit
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Newark is mostly car dependent. Limited services and amenities are within walking distance, so a car is needed for most errands. The area has limited public transportation options, making it less ideal for those who rely on transit. Newark is a moderately bikeable area, offering some cycling infrastructure to support local rides.
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Oliver Street Elementary School
Public • PK, K-8 • 1045 students
Lafayette Street Elementary School
Public • PK, K-8 • 1180 students
Philip's Academy Charter School
Charter • PK, K-8 • 639 students
Louise A. Spencer Elementary School
Public • PK, K-8 • 755 students
Sir Isaac Newton Elementary School
Public • PK, K-3 • 176 students
South Seventeenth Street Elementary School
Public • PK, K-8 • 335 students
Washington Elementary School
Public • PK, K-6 • 516 students
South Street Elementary School
Public • PK, K-8 • 864 students
Great Oaks Charter School
Charter • PK, K-12 • 2012 students
Gray Charter School
Charter • K-8 • 344 students
Robert Treat Academy Charter School
Charter • K-8 • 689 students
New Park School
Public • PK, K-8 • 810 students
Link Community Charter School
Charter • K-1, 5-8 • 339 students
Oliver Street Elementary School
Public • PK, K-8 • 1045 students
Ridge Street Elementary School
Public • PK, K-8 • 578 students
Wilson Avenue Elementary School
Public • K-8 • 1099 students
North Star Academy Charter School of Newark
Charter • K-12 • 6352 students
Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School
Charter • K-8 • 569 students
Gray Charter School
Charter • K-8 • 344 students
Robert Treat Academy Charter School
Charter • K-8 • 689 students
Science High School
Public • 7-12 • 938 students
Wilson Avenue Elementary School
Public • K-8 • 1099 students
Philip's Academy Charter School
Charter • PK, K-8 • 639 students
Discovery Charter School
Charter • 4-8 • 105 students
North Star Academy Charter School of Newark
Charter • K-12 • 6352 students
Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School
Charter • K-8 • 569 students
Link Community Charter School
Charter • K-1, 5-8 • 339 students
Technology High School
Public • 9-12 • 665 students
Science High School
Public • 7-12 • 938 students
Essex County Vocational School
Public • 9-12 • 1154 students
North Star Academy Charter School of Newark
Charter • K-12 • 6352 students
Team Academy Charter School
Charter • K-12 • 6096 students
University High School
Public • 7-12 • 426 students
Great Oaks Charter School
Charter • PK, K-12 • 2012 students
Bard Early College High School
Public • 9-12 • 381 students
Arts High School
Public • 9-12 • 593 students
Essex County College
College
Center for Technology
College
A. Zachary Yamba Building
College
Center for Health Sciences
College
Seton Hall Law School
College
Seton Hall University School of Law
College
Rutgers Bussiness School
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Newark Liberty International Airport
Airport
Airport Terminal Shuttle
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New Jersey Institute of Technology
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Bergen Building (Back)
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Broad St Station + Lackawanna Ave
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Verona Ave at Ridge St
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Newark Liberty International Airport
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Airport Terminal Shuttle
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New Jersey Institute of Technology
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Bergen Building (Back)
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Broad St Station + Lackawanna Ave
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Verona Ave at Ridge St
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Newark Liberty Airport
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Newark Broad Street
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Newark Penn Station
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NJPAC/Center Street
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Broad Street Station
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Drinks
Food
Restaurants
Bragman's Delicatessen
Food
Wanderlust Burger Bar
Drinks
Bragman's Delicatessen
Food
Sushi House 21
Restaurant
Andros Diner / Andros Restaurant
Restaurant
Cerveja & Canela
Restaurant
Primabel Bar & Restaurant
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Grocery stores
Shopping
Whole Foods Market
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Pão da Terra
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Ironbound Grocery Store
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Bonzão Supermarket
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New World Minimart
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Zanaib Foodmart
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Personal care
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Public services
Student Mall & Parking Deck
Automotive
First Choice Limousine and Car Service
Automotive
Supreme Carwash
Automotive
Santos Alves Auto Body
Automotive
Student Mall & Parking Deck
Automotive
First Choice Limousine and Car Service
Automotive
Supreme Carwash
Automotive
Santos Alves Auto Body
Automotive
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Healthcare
Planned Parenthood
Healthcare
Greater Essex Dental
Healthcare
Saint Michael's Medical Center
Healthcare
Columbus Hospital
Healthcare
Guardy's Pharmacy
Healthcare
Family Dentistry 2000
Healthcare
SpringHill Suites Newark Liberty International Airport
Hotel
Fairfield Inn & Suites Newark Liberty International Airport
Hotel
Comfort Suites Newark - Harrison
Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites
Hotel
Hotel Indigo Newark Downtown
Hotel
Courtyard Downtown Newark
Hotel
Home2 Suites by Hilton Newark Airport
Hotel
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Newark Airport
Hotel
Dependable Insurance Agency Inc
Other
Departure Spa
Personal care
Blockhead Hair
Personal care
Departure Spa
Personal care
Cisne Nail Beauty Spa
Personal care
Plaza Nails
Personal care
MACY BEAUTY SUPPLY
Personal care
White Star Nails
Personal care
The Blue Star Barber Shop
Personal care
Saint Pauls Church
Place of worship
Queen of Angels Roman Catholic Church
Place of worship
First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church
Place of worship
First Presbyterian Church
Place of worship
Israel Memorial AME church
Place of worship
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Place of worship
Grace Church
Place of worship
Saint Columba's Church
Place of worship
House of Prayer
Place of worship
NJIT Public Safety
Public service
Pedroso Legal Services LLC
Public service
Valley Bank
Public service
Vailsburg Station Newark Post Office
Public service
Maduabum Law Firm LLC
Public service
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Taxpayer Assistance Center
Public service
Prudential Concert Grove
Entertainment
Dana Library
Entertainment
New Jersey Historical Society
Entertainment
Weequahic Branch Newark Public Library
Entertainment
North End Branch Newark Public Library
Entertainment
Seamen's Church Institute
Entertainment
Training Recreation Education Center
Entertainment
Madison Area Branch Newark Public Library
Entertainment
Springfield Branch Newark Public Library
Entertainment
Prudential Concert Grove
Entertainment
Dana Library
Entertainment
New Jersey Historical Society
Entertainment
Weequahic Branch Newark Public Library
Entertainment
North End Branch Newark Public Library
Entertainment
Seamen's Church Institute
Entertainment
Training Recreation Education Center
Entertainment
Madison Area Branch Newark Public Library
Entertainment
Springfield Branch Newark Public Library
Entertainment
Althea Gibson Tennis Center
Sports
Steven Adubato Sports Complex
Sports
Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center
Sports
Makina Baseball Academy
Sports
Society Hill Tennis Court
Sports
Average rent in Newark
In Newark, the average rent is $1,792 per month,
with the average rental size around 728 square feet. Most renters here pay between $1,000 - $1,500 , making it the most common rent bracket in the area.
Average rent
$1,792/month
Average rental size
728 sqft
Under $1,000
16.8%
$1,001 - $1,500
23.8%
$1,501 - $2,000
21.8%
$2,001 - $2,500
19.6%
$2,501 - $3,000
13%
Over $3,000
5.1%
Rent data provided by Yardi® Matrix.
Average utility cost in New Jersey
In New Jersey, renters typically spend around $450 per month on utilities, with costs ranging from $30 for cable to $125 for electricity , depending on factors like home size, season, and usage.
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