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Airbnb in Newark: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 298 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

Newark short-term rental market data, neighbourhood breakdown, and regulation summary.

At a glance
Median occupancy
30%
Median daily rate
$98
Active listings
1,455
1,872 total
Revenue per available night
$20.7

When Newark Airbnbs perform best

Monthly occupancy data shows the seasonal rhythm of the Newark short-term rental market. Use this to plan dynamic pricing, target peak demand, and avoid lulls.

Newark — monthly occupancy 23% 21% 22% 27% 28% 30% 43% 43% 44% 37% 23% 26% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Newark compares to United States

Benchmarked against 34 other United States markets we track, Newark's metrics tell a clear story.

Occupancy vs national
-12 pts vs national
National median: 42%
Daily rate vs national
-28.2% vs national
National median: $136.5

What kind of Airbnbs are in Newark?

Of the 1,455 active operating listings, 52.9% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 37.1% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
Studio: 3.3%1 BR: 57.6%2 BR: 16.8%3 BR: 16.3%4+ BR: 5.9%

Top neighborhoods in Newark

The 5 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
East28348%$34.9
North13636%$22.6
Central35728%$19.3
South42630%$16.8
West25324%$13.1

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Newark?
Active Airbnb listings in Newark run at ~30% occupancy. Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Newark?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Newark is approximately $98. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Newark?
There are approximately 1,455 active short-term rental listings in Newark (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).

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Methodology. Market metrics are derived from Inside Airbnb's 2025-09 snapshot, filtered to active listings (those with at least one booking in the last 12 months). Year-over-year deltas compare against the closest archived snapshot ~12 months prior. Sample sizes: occupancy n=818, ADR n=1,365.