Northern Newark Homes for Rent

Northern Newark, located just outside downtown Newark and the University of Delaware campus, offers a peaceful environment with natural beauty while maintaining the conveniences of city life. This neighborhood is centered around a 70-acre nature park and the Newark Reservoir, providing residents with scenic spots for jogging, birdwatching, and nature hikes. The reservoir features a paved 1-mile trail and connects to trails in William M. Redd Jr. Park and Curtis Mill Park. The area is known for its sizable Colonial-inspired and ranch-style homes, many of which are modern and situated on tree-lined streets with attached garages or driveways. Home prices start around $300,000 and can reach up to $900,000, depending on size and location. Northern Newark is primarily home to professors and professionals, with most student housing located downtown. The community remains vibrant year-round, with summer camps for kids, a summer concert series starting in May, and July fireworks at the university's athletic complex. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, offering a low crime risk area for residents. The proximity to Newark’s Main Street corridor, less than two miles away, provides access to various restaurants, coffee shops, and boutique stores. Local highlights include the Newark Shopping Center, where residents can shop at Newark Natural Foods and watch movies at Main Street Movies 5. Closer to home, the Shoppes at Louviers offer dining options like Cacciatori Pizza & Pasta and Pinang Malaysian, as well as the Skipjack Dining seafood restaurant and Wooden Wheels bicycle store. Northern Newark combines natural features with modern amenities.