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property at 571 Cambridge St

571 Cambridge St

BostonMA02134
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8 Hardwick St

BostonMA02135
property at 60 Undine Rd

60 Undine Rd

BostonMA02135
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7 Timon Ave, Unit 3

7 Timon Ave
Chestnut HillMA02467

Boston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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property at 25 Ash St

25 Ash St, Unit 03

25 Ash St
WalthamMA02453
property at 72 Falcon St

72 Falcon St

NeedhamMA02492
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317 Allston St

BostonMA02135
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Newton, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Newton, MA

Pricing Updated: 04/05/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Newton, MA area range in price from $945 to $24,190 with an overall median price of $9,035. The three Newton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Thompsonville at $2,300, West Newton at $945, and Auburndale at $1,750. Here is today’s list of the top 8 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Newton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Thompsonville$4,400$2,30019
West Newton$5,550$945209
Auburndale$6,497$1,750143
Newton Center$6,500$945262
Newtonville$6,837$945124
Newton Lower Falls$7,500$7,5001
Newton Highlands$15,500$1,950140
Oak Hill$19,500$1,125128

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. Centre Street Apartments, 1799 in the Oak Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,700. 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
Centre Street Apartments, 17992 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,700
1459-1461 VFW PkyStudioStudio,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newton, MA

As of April 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Newton area is the $0.20 price per square foot 18 Beechcroft St Model at 18 Beechcroft St, Unit 4 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Newton apartment is the 22 Shepard St Model at 22 Shepard St, Unit B starting at $1,800 with a $0.18 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.
18 Beechcroft St, Unit 418 Beechcroft St1BR,1BA$0.20
22 Shepard St, Unit B22 Shepard St1BR,1BA$0.18
18 Beechcroft St, Unit 418 Beechcroft St1BR,1BA$0.20
175 N Beacon St, Unit 1175 N Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.18
48 Strathmore Rd, Unit #2348 Strathmore RdStudio ,1BA$0.18
319 Allston St, Unit 3319 Allston StStudio ,1BA$0.19
151 Murdock St, Unit 1151 Murdock St3BR,2BA$0.20
151 Murdock St, Unit 1151 Murdock St3BR,2BA$0.20
317 Allston St, Unit 15317 Allston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
153 Murdock St, Unit 2153 Murdock St3BR,2BA$0.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Newton

What type of rentals are currently available in Newton?

There are currently 7121 Apartments for Rent in Newton, MA with pricing that ranges from $250 to $25,543. There are also 3715 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Newton ranging from $820 to $24,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Newton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Newton ranges from $820 to $24,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,859.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Newton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Newton range from $1,050 to $24,190, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,950 to $9,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $250.

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