Newark, home to the University of Delaware, is a neighborhood where students and professionals mix, resulting in distinct characteristics for unit types ranging from studios to three-bedroom apartments. Simply put, the number of rooms sought varies depending on who is living there.

Studios average $1,219 and have an area of 402 square feet. Due to the college town nature, these units are primarily sought after by international students or short-term working professionals, making them relatively lower than Newark's average rent of $1,703.

One-bedroom apartments average $1,463 and have an area of 741 square feet. They are $244 more expensive than studios but offer an additional 339 square feet of space. This means that the space efficiency significantly improves for the same budget.

Two-bedroom apartments average $1,743 and have an area of 968 square feet. This unit is often chosen by graduate students or young professionals sharing rooms, or by families with one child.

Three-bedroom apartments average $2,137 and have an area of 1,311 square feet. They are primarily in demand by families needing spacious living areas or groups of three students looking to share costs.

• Studio: approximately $1,219 / 402 sqft
• One-bedroom: approximately $1,463 / 741 sqft
• Two-bedroom: approximately $1,743 / 968 sqft
• Three-bedroom: approximately $2,137 / 1,311 sqft

Recently built complexes tend to focus on one-bedroom and two-bedroom units, and due to the college town nature, three-bedroom share houses are consistently supplied. In contrast, pure studios are becoming relatively rare.

The rental price differences between unit types range from $200 to $400, which is relatively mild compared to other major cities. This means that increasing the number of rooms does not significantly escalate budget burdens, making the choice to expand personal space rather than share more reasonable.

For Korean families, two comparisons can be made. If you are a newlywed without children, starting with a one-bedroom is quite spacious. If you have children or are living with parents, the additional cost of moving from a two-bedroom to a three-bedroom is not substantial, so considering a larger unit from the start may be worthwhile.

Newark's unique college town characteristics and gradual rent increase structure make it a market where the decision to increase room counts is less burdensome compared to other areas.