Cheap Apartments for Rent in Newton, MA from $600 (80 Rentals)

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337 Washington St
$1,725Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

337 Washington St

Newton, MA 02459
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Haywood House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Haywood House

106 Kennedy CirNewton, MA 02458
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81 Brayton Rd
$8255 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Mar 31

81 Brayton Rd

Boston, MA 02135
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8 Eliot Ave
$8304 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

8 Eliot Ave

Brookline, MA 02467
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190 Kelton St
$9004 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

190 Kelton St

Boston, MA 02134
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41 Egremont Rd
$9503 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

41 Egremont Rd

Boston, MA 02135
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36 Newcastle Rd
$1,0007 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable May 4

36 Newcastle Rd

Boston, MA 02135
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2 Sparhawk St
$1,0006 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Feb 28

2 Sparhawk St

Boston, MA 02135
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124 Nonantum St
$1,0254 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

124 Nonantum St

Boston, MA 02135
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90 Harriet St
$1,0255 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

90 Harriet St

Boston, MA 02135
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1682 Commonwealth Ave
$1,0255 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

1682 Commonwealth Ave

Boston, MA 02135
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47 Wallingford Rd
$1,0259 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

47 Wallingford Rd

Boston, MA 02135
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45 Montcalm
$1,0257 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

45 Montcalm

Boston, MA 02135
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58 Ridgemont St
$1,0505 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Apr 30

58 Ridgemont St

Boston, MA 02135
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337 Central St
$1,0505 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable May 31

337 Central St

Boston, MA 02466
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4 Sparhawk St
$1,0506 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Mar 31

4 Sparhawk St

Boston, MA 02135
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53 Saunders St
$1,0507 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

53 Saunders St

Boston, MA 02134
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104 Academy Hill Rd
$1,0506 Bedroom, 4 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

104 Academy Hill Rd

Boston, MA 02135
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132 Chiswick
$1,0504 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

132 Chiswick

Boston, MA 02135
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12A Greylock Rd
$1,0754 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable May 31

12A Greylock Rd

Boston, MA 02134
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10 Strathmore Rd
$1,0754 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

10 Strathmore Rd

Boston, MA 02445
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129 Chiswick Rd
$1,0755 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Mar 1

129 Chiswick Rd

Boston, MA 02135
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490 Washington St
$1,0754 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

490 Washington St

Boston, MA 02135
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33-35 Dickinson Rd
$1,1004 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

33-35 Dickinson Rd

Boston, MA 02135
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28 Hunnewell Ave
$1,1003 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

28 Hunnewell Ave

Boston, MA 02135
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56 Ridgemont St
$1,1505 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Mar 14

56 Ridgemont St

Boston, MA 02134
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113 Lanark Rd
$1,2001 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

113 Lanark Rd

Boston, MA 02135
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2 Murdock Ter
$1,2006 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

2 Murdock Ter

Boston, MA 02135
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Newton, MA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Newton, MA

Pricing Updated: 02/18/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Newton, MA area range in price from $825 to $21,292 with an overall median price of $9,638. The three Newton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Auburndale at $1,050, Newtonville at $1,480, and Newton Center at $825. Here is today’s list of the top 8 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Newton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Auburndale$6,497$1,0504777
Newtonville$6,925$1,4804192
Newton Center$7,037$8257189
Newton Lower Falls$7,500$2,20093
Thompsonville$8,200$2,095459
West Newton$12,000$1,1506767
Newton Highlands$12,500$2,0004197
Oak Hill$16,450$2,4003725

Cheapest Available Newton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Newton, MA is a Studio unit found at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term in the Nonantum neighborhood priced from $1,150. Residences at Brighton Marine in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,333. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Newton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short TermFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Residences at Brighton Marine1 Bedroom - Income Restrictions Apply1BR,1BA$1,333
1459-1461 VFW PkyStudioStudio,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newton, MA

As of February 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Newton 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 apartment is the 15 Walbridge St Model at 15 Walbridge St, Unit 4 starting at $1,850 with a $0.19 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Newton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
22 Shepard St, Unit B22 Shepard St1BR,1BA$0.18
15 Walbridge St, Unit 415 Walbridge St1BR,1BA$0.19
193 Strathmore Rd193 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.18
175 N Beacon St, Unit 1175 N Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.18
54 Brainerd Rd, Unit 1054 Brainerd RdStudio ,1BA$0.19
319 Allston St, Unit 3319 Allston StStudio ,1BA$0.19
151 Murdock St, Unit 1151 Murdock St3BR,2BA$0.20
153 Murdock St, Unit 2153 Murdock St3BR,2BA$0.18
153 Murdock St, Unit 2153 Murdock St3BR,2BA$0.18
319 Allston St, Unit 3319 Allston StStudio ,1BA$0.19

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Newton Overview

If you are looking for a great place to live and work, then you have probably heard about Newton, MA. There are lots of individuals and families who are flocking to Newton, MA to call this place home. Located just west of Boston, it is known for its friendly people, temperate climate, and proximity to the ocean. If you are interested in living in apartments in Newton, MA, then learn more about this beautiful city below! See if there are Newton apartments that are right for you!

Why live in Newton, MA?

There are a number of major reasons why so many people are flocking to Newton, MA to call this place home. The biggest reason is that Newton, MA is close to Boston, providing residents with plenty of job opportunities, however, those who decide to live in Newton, MA do not have to pay the high prices that Boston has when it comes to property and rent. When this is combined with the friendly people, delicious food, and proximity to the ocean, it is easy to see why so many people are deciding to call Newton, MA home.

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Getting Around Newton, MA

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Newton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Newton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Newton is at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term listed at $1,150.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Newton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Newton Apartment is $1,333 at Residences at Brighton Marine.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Newton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Newton is starting from $2,220 at ReNew Waltham.

What is the most affordable Newton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Newton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Residences at Brighton Marine and starts from $2,154.

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