Rent to own Homes in Newark, NJ

The third-oldest city in the country, Newark, New Jersey, is a major rail, air and shipping hub. Strategically located in the center of the Gateway Region of New Jersey and with a population of about 277,000, Newark is the largest city in the state and second-largest city in the metropolitan area of New Jersey. It is home to the largest container shipping terminal on the East Coast at Port Newark, as well as a major commercial airport, the Newark Liberty International Airport, which is among the busiest airports in the country. New Jersey is also home to numerous historical landmarks such as the Ballantine House, 80 Park Plaza, Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, and Ferry Street.

Newark, NJ is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $37,476 and a median rent of $1,116, the Newark, NJ rent-to-own market is more affordable than the traditional housing market which has shown tremendous growth across the U.S. and with it, aggressive competition for home purchases. With the current housing shortage trend it can make it harder to become a homeowner, including in Newark, NJ. This means higher than average down payments for homes and higher qualification standards for conventional home loans. With a rent-to-own property, tenants are also buyers. You can live in the house for a set amount of time before you purchase it, meaning that you get to know the house, your neighbors, and your community before making the final purchase. This enables you and your family to make the right choice based on both information and experience. Rent-to-own is also a great alternative way to get into a home if you have bad credit or don't have enough saved for a down payment.

Check out Newark, NJ rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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1 of 24 26 Clinton Street Unit 1A
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Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Belleville, NJ 07109
1
1
0 ft2
1970
30A W Roselle Ave #A
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Roselle Park
Single Family Home
Roselle Park, NJ 07204
2
1
0 ft2
1945
529 GREEN ST
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Quality Hill
Townhouse/Condo
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
3
2
1104 ft2
1943
328 UNION AVE
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Wood Ridge
Single Family Home
Wood Ridge, NJ 07075
4
2
2450 ft2
1946
518-536 Gregory Ave #B201
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Single Family Home
Weehawken, NJ 07086
1
1
700 ft2
9411 Shore Rd APT 5
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Bay Ridge and Fort Hamilton
Single Family Home
Brooklyn, NY 11209
2
1
1200 ft2
1960
268 BAY RIDGE AVE
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Bay Ridge and Fort Hamilton
Townhouse/Condo
Brooklyn, NY 11220
2
2
1384 ft2
2015
6928 5th Ave #3
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Bay Ridge and Fort Hamilton
Single Family Home
Brooklyn, NY 11209
3
1
1100 ft2
6010 Boulevard E #64
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West New York
Single Family Home
West New York, NJ 07093
2
2
1535 ft2
57 FRONT ST #704
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DUMBO
Townhouse/Condo
Brooklyn, NY 11201
2
2
1132 ft2
1899
20 LEXINGTON HL #10
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Kips Bay
Townhouse/Condo
Harriman, NY 10926
2
2
960 ft2
1985
Hot
1734 60TH ST
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Borough Park
Single Family Home
Brooklyn, NY 11204
3
2
2414 ft2
1905
32 HOWELL AVE
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Fords
Single Family Home
Fords, NJ 08863
4
1
1368 ft2
1945
1 of 14 225 E 34TH ST
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Murray Hill
Townhouse/Condo
New York, NY 10016
2
2
1110 ft2
2007
67 HILLSIDE AVE
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Florham Park
Single Family Home
Florham Park, NJ 07932
3
2
1008 ft2
1925
1 LYNNWOOD RD
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North Potters New Dover
Single Family Home
Edison, NJ 08820
3
3
2241 ft2
1968
98 CHRISTIE ST
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Menlo Park Valentine
Single Family Home
Edison, NJ 08820
4
2
2104 ft2
1968
241 W 108TH ST #4C
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Upper West Side
Townhouse/Condo
New York, NY 10025
1
1
750 ft2
1911
1 of 40 140 AVENUE O
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Bensonhurst
Townhouse/Condo
Brooklyn, NY 11204
2
2
807 ft2
2011
401 E 60TH ST #4C
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Upper East Side
Townhouse/Condo
New York, NY 10022
5
5
3500 ft2
2000
2761 BATH AVE #3D
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Southern Brooklyn
Townhouse/Condo
Brooklyn, NY 11214
3
3
1153 ft2
1988
1 of 15 400 E 67TH ST
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Upper East Side
Townhouse/Condo
New York, NY 10065
2
3
1418 ft2
2005
343 E 74th St PENTHOUSE 1D
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Upper East Side
Single Family Home
New York, NY 10021
3
4
1862 ft2
1987
366 BLACK OAK RIDGE RD
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Single Family Home
Wayne, NJ 07470
3
2
1808 ft2
1940
1 of 12 1916 Ocean Ave, #10
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Midwood
Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Brooklyn, NY 11230
2
2
1151 ft2
2017
2131 Ocean Ave PH 7B
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Sheepshead Bay
Single Family Home
Brooklyn, NY 11229
3
3
1705 ft2
2019
Hot
663 LENOX RD
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East Flatbush
Single Family Home
Brooklyn, NY 11203
3
2
1160 ft2
1920
726 E 45TH ST
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East Flatbush
Single Family Home
Brooklyn, NY 11203
3
2
1600 ft2
1920
239 ALBERT ST
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North Plainfield
Single Family Home
North Plainfield, NJ 07063
5
3
2400 ft2
1952
1807 RIDGEVIEW CT
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Sayreville
Townhouse/Condo
Parlin, NJ 08859
3
2
0 ft2
1997
73-12 35th Ave #C6
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Northwestern Queens
Single Family Home
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
2
1
938 ft2
1940
60 WAACKAACK AVE
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Single Family Home
Keansburg, NJ 07734
4
3
941 ft2
1938
5900 ARLINGTON AVE #21B
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North Riverdale
Townhouse/Condo
Bronx, NY 10471
4
2
1580 ft2
1962
1 of 15 6 HIGHLAND AVE
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Single Family Home
Piscataway, NJ 08854
5
4
3270 ft2
1985
22 Lighthouse Point Rd
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Single Family Home
Highlands, NJ 07732
3
4
2227 ft2
2017
141-24 78th Avenue Avenue UNIT 2B
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Kew Garden Hills
Single Family Home
Flushing, NY 11367
3
1
0 ft2
1942
1 of 5 100 Clarewood Drive
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Greenburgh
Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Hastings-On-Hudson, NY 10706
1
1
776 ft2
1925
24 OAKLAND AVE
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North Side
Single Family Home
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
4
4
2000 ft2
1930
28 HAMILTON AVE
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Single Family Home
Sloatsburg, NY 10974
3
1
1221 ft2
1953
31 VOUGHT AVE
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Freehold
Single Family Home
Freehold, NJ 07728
2
3
1748 ft2
1920
67 MADISON CT
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Townhouse/Condo
Tinton Falls, NJ 07712
1
2
944 ft2
1998
17 BUCKNELL WAY
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Single Family Home
Hopatcong, NJ 07843
2
2
604 ft2
1940
7 CENTRE ST #6110
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Townhouse/Condo
Ocean, NJ 07712
2
2
1485 ft2
2021
1 of 37 80 MCEWEN ST
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Single Family Home
Warwick, NY 10990
2
1
1008 ft2
1915
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Buying a Home in Newark, NJ

Newark, NJ is seeing rapid growth and Newark, NJ's' housing market remains not optimal with an average home price that is 17% above the 2024 national average. Newark, NJ is part of Essex county and taxes are an important factor to consider when purchasing a home whether through rent to own or a traditional purchase. The average tax rate as of 2024 for county Essex is 2.05% which is above the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Housing Statistics Newark has an annual residential turnover rate of 21.29 percent. The median home sales price was $163,305 for the period of October to December 2012, while the average sales price for a property in Newark was $176,692. These statistics are based on the total number of 121 house sales transactions during this period. While 19.09 percent of the houses in Newark are presently owner-occupied, 67.23 percent are rent to own houses. 13.68 percent of the total number of homes in the community are available either for rent or for sale by the owner.

Local Shopping Shopping in Newark is best done on the busy streets of downtown Newark that feature a mix of chain retailers and small department stores. Popular among antique shoppers and those looking for limited-edition finds, Newark is a treasure chest of unique artifacts. Among the five major antique stores in Newark, Lost City Arts is a popular haunt of vintage furniture enthusiasts. If you're looking for one-of-a-kind antique housewares, Mood Indigo is the place to be. An antiques store that sells its wares flea-market style is Chelsea Antiques. Shopping here is an experience that must be tried. Newark is brimming with 20 or so independent and limited-edition bookstores that are popular with people of all ages.

Local Sports Newark has many opportunities for those interested in watching as well as participating in professional and amateur sports and recreational activities. The Newark Bears, the baseball team of Newark, is based out of the Bears Eagles Riverfront Stadium. Two collegiate baseball teams, NJIT Highlanders and Rutgers Newark Scarlet Raiders, are also based here. The Prudential Center, also known as the Rock, is home to the professional ice hockey team, the New Jersey Devils, who have three championships under their belt. For those looking to be active, they can head over to the Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center.

Neighborhood Guide From the famous Portuguese dining options of the Ironbound neighborhood to the exquisite Victorian architecture in Forest Hill, Newark is made up of many neighborhoods, each with its own individual charm. A few neighborhoods are described below: