Newark Apartments for Rent

About Newark

Just a short 12 mile trip southwest of Wilmington, you will find the city of Newark Delaware, along the border with Maryland and north of the Delaware Turnpike. The city is nearly midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore, both about one hour away. The University of Delaware is at the heart of this city and consumes much of the land within its borders. UD is one of the reasons many people rent apartments in Newark DE. There are many housing complexes here but also a fair amount of parks and open space. You can catch a train to Center City Philly from here and public buses are available on many of the main roadways.

Downtown Newark's Historic and Award Winning Main Street is a vibrant shopping, dining and gathering place that locals love. Another popular shopping destination is Christiana Mall at Exit 4A on I-95 where you can experience a mix of retailers and restaurants including Nordstrom, LEGO and The Cheesecake Factory. Other activities you can enjoy near Newark apartments include the Iron Hill Museum, Newark Symphony Orchestra and Chapel Street Players, a national award-winning community theater.

Hikers and bikers will love visiting White Clay Creek State Park on a regular basis. The park has thirty-seven miles of trails that take you past historic sites and scenic vistas overlooking lush valleys and impressive rock formations. There are also many events that will keep you out of your Newark apartment to interact with the community. Downtown Newark Food and Brew Festival, the Fall Community Day and Newark Nite are just a few of the annual events that will keep you entertained.

The following chart shows the average rent for an apartment in Newark, DE and nearby cities: