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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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Schools
Transit
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Childcare
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
Seton Hall Law School
College
Essex County College
College
Center for Technology
College
A. Zachary Yamba Building
College
Center for Health Sciences
College
Seton Hall University School of Law
College
Rutgers School of Criminal Justice
College
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Airports
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Train lines
Newark Liberty International Airport
Airport
Airport Terminal Shuttle
Bus
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Bus
Bergen Building (Back)
Bus
Broad St Station + Lackawanna Ave
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Verona Ave at Ridge St
Bus
Newark Liberty International Airport
Airport
Airport Terminal Shuttle
Bus
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Bus
Bergen Building (Back)
Bus
Broad St Station + Lackawanna Ave
Bus
Verona Ave at Ridge St
Bus
Newark Broad Street
Train
Newark Liberty Airport
Train
Harriet Tubman Square
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Drinks
Food
Restaurants
Nasto's Ice Cream Company
Food
Bello's Pub and Grill
Drinks
Mompou Tapas Bar & Restaurant
Drinks
Ejecutivo II Bar & Lounge, 2nd entrance
Drinks
Nasto's Ice Cream Company
Food
Vanguard Kichen
Restaurant
Formaggio's Cafe
Restaurant
Proof Whiskey Bar
Restaurant
Robert's Pizzeria
Restaurant
Snack Mania Brazilian Delights
Restaurant
Soul Food Chess House
Restaurant
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Grocery stores
Shopping
Cibo Express
Grocery store
Sohno Bakery
Grocery store
Lopes Sausage Company
Grocery store
Betel Bakery
Grocery store
Vanguard Market
Grocery store
Newark Fish Market
Grocery store
Chestnut Market
Grocery store
Cibo Express
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Automotive
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Personal care
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Public services
Raymond Boulevard Garage
Automotive
P4 Garage Daily Parking
Automotive
Essex County Park Parking Lot
Automotive
Hertz Rental Car
Automotive
Raymond Boulevard Garage
Automotive
P4 Garage Daily Parking
Automotive
Essex County Park Parking Lot
Automotive
Hertz Rental Car
Automotive
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Healthcare
Planned Parenthood
Healthcare
Greater Essex Dental
Healthcare
Bergen Street Pharmacy
Healthcare
Family Dentistry 2000
Healthcare
University Hospital
Healthcare
SpringHill Suites Newark Liberty International Airport
Hotel
Courtyard Downtown Newark
Hotel
Home2 Suites by Hilton Newark Airport
Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites
Hotel
Hotel Indigo Newark Downtown
Hotel
Fairfield Inn & Suites Newark Liberty International Airport
Hotel
Comfort Suites Newark - Harrison
Hotel
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Newark Airport
Hotel
Dependable Insurance Agency Inc
Other
White Star Nails
Personal care
The Blue Star Barber Shop
Personal care
Departure Spa
Personal care
Cisne Nail Beauty Spa
Personal care
Plaza Nails
Personal care
MACY BEAUTY SUPPLY
Personal care
Blockhead Hair
Personal care
Departure Spa
Personal care
Beth El Pentecostal House
Place of worship
Saint Paul's Presbyterian Church
Place of worship
St Lucy's Church
Place of worship
Saint Antoninus Catholic Church
Place of worship
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Place of worship
St. John's Ukrainian Church
Place of worship
Ovdei Hashem
Place of worship
Wolff Memorial Presbyterian Church
Place of worship
Greater Abyssinia Baptist Church
Place of worship
Rutgers Public Safety and Security
Public service
Bank of America
Public service
Capital One
Public service
New Jersey Courts - Essex County Courthouse
Public service
Apsan Law Offices, LLC.
Public service
Engine 18 BC4 NFD
Public service
Newark Fire Department-Engine 13
Public service
Newark Public Library
Entertainment
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Entertainment
QXT's Nightclub
Entertainment
Senior Citizen's Center
Entertainment
Sheriff Armando and Mary Fontoura Community Center
Entertainment
Little Free Library
Entertainment
Rutgers Law Library
Entertainment
WBGO Jazz 88.8FM
Entertainment
Vailsburg Branch Newark Public Library
Entertainment
Newark Public Library
Entertainment
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Entertainment
QXT's Nightclub
Entertainment
Senior Citizen's Center
Entertainment
Sheriff Armando and Mary Fontoura Community Center
Entertainment
Little Free Library
Entertainment
Rutgers Law Library
Entertainment
WBGO Jazz 88.8FM
Entertainment
Vailsburg Branch Newark Public Library
Entertainment
Society Hill Tennis Court
Sports
Newark Schools Stadium
Sports
Lubetkin Field at Mal Simon Stadium
Sports
Essex County Soccer Field
Sports
Physical Education Building
Sports
Average rent in Newark
In Newark, the average rent is $1,783 per month,
with the average rental size around 724 square feet. Most renters here pay between $1,000 - $1,500 , making it the most common rent bracket in the area.
Average rent
$1,783/month
Average rental size
724 sqft
Under $1,000
17.3%
$1,001 - $1,500
24%
$1,501 - $2,000
22%
$2,001 - $2,500
19.6%
$2,501 - $3,000
12.2%
Over $3,000
5%
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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