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Airbnb in Newark: Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 23 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

Newark Airbnb: 19.7% occupancy (-1.7 pts YoY), ~£121 median daily rate, 1,313 active listings. Seasonality, top neighbourhoods by revenue and what an…

At a glance
Median occupancy
19.7%
-1.7 pts YoY
Median daily rate
£121
+56.6% YoY
Active listings
1,313
1,908 total
Revenue per available night
£25

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Newark short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is down 1.7 points, while the median daily rate is up 56.6 percent.

Newark — occupancy over time 21% 1y ago 2025-09 20% Now 2026-09

When Newark Airbnbs perform best

Occupancy in Newark peaks in September at 42% and bottoms out in November at 22%, a 20-point swing across the year. Price the peak, defend the shoulder months with minimum-stay rules, and budget the trough as empty.

Newark — monthly occupancy 24% 23% 24% 29% 29% 32% 40% 40% 42% 37% 22% 26% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%
Newark Airbnb occupancy and median nightly rate by month
MonthOccupancyMedian nightly rate
January24%—
February23%—
March24%—
April29%—
May29%—
June32%—
July40%—
August40%—
September42%—
October37%—
November22%—
December26%—

Looking ahead, 26% of the next 30 nights are already booked across the market, 24% of the next 60 and 25% of the next 90 (as of 2026-10-18).

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
-9.9 pts vs national
National median: 29.6%
Daily rate vs national
-31.6% vs national
National median: £177

What kind of Airbnbs are in Newark?

Of the 1,313 active operating listings, 56.1% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 40% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
Studio: 4%1 BR: 54.3%2 BR: 17.4%3 BR: 17.9%4+ BR: 6.3%

Top neighborhoods in Newark

The 5 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the 5 strongest by median annual revenue per listing, led by East at £14,078 a year.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyAnnual revenueRevPARYoY
East30127.9%£14,078£39-5 pts YoY
Central23827.1%£13,220£36+7.4 pts YoY
North11124.7%£9,555£26+1.7 pts YoY
West21813.2%£7,042£19-2.7 pts YoY
South44516.4%£6,399£18-1.7 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Newark?
Active Airbnb listings in Newark run at ~19.7% occupancy (down 1.7 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Newark?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Newark is approximately £121, up 56.6% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Newark?
There are approximately 1,313 active short-term rental listings in Newark (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Newark?
Compared to a year ago, Newark short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy -1.7 pts, daily rate +56.6%. Underlying data comes from the latest Inside Airbnb snapshot vs the closest archive ~12 months prior.

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Methodology. Market metrics are derived from Inside Airbnb's 2026-09 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=1,313, ADR n=1,256.