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Newton Center, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newton Center, MA and Nearby

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Newton Center area is the $0.18 price per square foot 22 Shepard St Model at 22 Shepard St, Unit B in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Newton Center apartment is the 1933 Commonwealth Ave Model at 1933 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 17 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Newton Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
22 Shepard St, Unit B22 Shepard St1BR,1BA$0.18
1933 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 171933 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
36 Dighton St, Unit 336 Dighton St1BR,1BA$0.20
64 Nonantum St, Unit 164 Nonantum St1BR,1BA$0.20
5 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 2-45 Chestnut Hill AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
5 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 2-45 Chestnut Hill AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
77 Chiswick Rd, Unit 277 Chiswick Rd1BR,1BA$0.21
557 Washington St, Unit 1557 Washington St1BR,1BA$0.21
1880 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #171880 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.21
549 Washington St, Unit 1549 Washington St1BR,1BA$0.22

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Getting Around Newton Center, MA

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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