STR Market Report
Newark, NJ
New Jersey • Short-Term Rental Market
Key Market Metrics
34%
Entire-home, active listings
Occupancy Rate
~10 nights booked per month on average
$156
Median, entire-home
Avg Nightly Rate
Typical price per night charged by whole-home hosts in this market
762
Had a review in past 12 mo
Active Listings
Whole-home Airbnbs with at least 1 recent guest review — active supply
$1,591
~10 booked nights / month
Est. Monthly Revenue
Directional gross booking revenue estimate before fees, expenses, and seasonality shifts
Licensed
Permit required — manageable for most operators with proper compliance
Regulatory Risk
Quick Investor Read
Higher-risk setup due to weaker demand, pricing constraints, or regulation. Underwrite conservatively.
Market Dynamics
2 nights
Typical host minimum
Median Min Stay
Most common minimum booking length. Short = weekenders welcome. Long (7+ nights) = weekly guests only.
31%
Hosts with 5+ listings
Pro Host Rate
Significant investor presence — you'll compete with experienced multi-property operators
2/mo
Median reviews per month
Booking Velocity
How quickly typical listings earn new reviews — a proxy for how often properties get booked. Higher = stronger demand.
8%
Have a permit on file
Licensed Listings
Low compliance despite regulations — enforcement may be limited, but risk is real
☀️ Demand Seasonality: Year-round demand
Strong demand across all seasons — minimal seasonal revenue volatility
Market Overview
newark-nj is an emerging short-term rental market with growing demand from tourism, business travel, and outdoor recreation. Detailed editorial content coming soon.
Top STR Neighborhoods
Premium Pricing Pocket
East
Avg nightly rate: $156
Highest Occupancy Pocket
East
Avg occupancy: 37%
Best Balanced Opportunity
East
Healthy mix of demand, pricing, and listing depth
- 1Central
- 2East
- 3South
- 4West
- 5North
Ranked by active listing count (Inside Airbnb data).
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Live Market Analytics
Source: Inside Airbnb · 2026-05-26Listing Locations & Pricing
Listing Types
- Entire Home48.7%
- Private Room47.8%
- Shared Room2.5%
- Unknown1%
Takeaway: entire home apt dominates this market snapshot.
Price Distribution (per night)
Takeaway: the highest concentration of listings sits in the $51–100 nightly range.
Occupancy Rate Distribution
Takeaway: most listings cluster around 0–10% occupancy.
Neighbourhood Breakdown (top 5)
| Neighbourhood | Listings ↓ | Avg Price | Occupancy | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South | 572 | $127 | 30.9% | — |
| Central | 452 | $127 | 29.7% | — |
| West | 339 | $120 | 27.4% | — |
| East | 306 | $156 | 37% | — |
| North | 194 | $130 | 28.8% | — |
Source: Inside Airbnb. Click column headers to sort.
Analytics derived from Inside Airbnb public datasets. Data reflects the snapshot date above. Not financial advice.
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Investment Score Breakdown
Score formula: Occupancy (max 45 pts) + ADR (max 30 pts) + Regulatory environment (up to 25 pts). Max score: 100.
Challenging market — lower occupancy, rate constraints, or restrictive regulations make Newark a higher-risk choice for new STR investors.
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