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Newton, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Newton, MA

Pricing Updated: 04/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Newton, MA area range in price from $800 to $20,680 with an overall median price of $9,975. The three Newton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Thompsonville at $1,700, Auburndale at $1,050, and Newton Center at $800. 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$4,700$1,70021
Auburndale$6,495$1,050147
Newton Center$6,837$800248
Newtonville$6,925$1,73091
Newton Lower Falls$7,500$2,7502
West Newton$8,850$1,150168
Newton Highlands$19,000$1,700111
Oak Hill$19,500$1,125115

Cheapest Available Newton Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short TermFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newton, MA

As of April 26, 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 84 Gordon St Model at 84 Gordon St, Unit 302 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 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
84 Gordon St, Unit 30284 Gordon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
175 N Beacon St, Unit 1175 N Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.18
319 Allston St, Unit 3319 Allston StStudio ,1BA$0.19
151 Murdock St, Unit 1151 Murdock St3BR,2BA$0.20
36 Dighton St, Unit 336 Dighton St1BR,1BA$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
29-31 Litchfield St, Unit #329-31 Litchfield St1BR,1BA$0.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Newton

What type of rentals are currently available in Newton?

There are currently 6558 Apartments for Rent in Newton, MA with pricing that ranges from $700 to $25,723. There are also 4430 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Newton ranging from $1,100 to $22,000.

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 $1,100 to $22,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,757.

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 $950 to $20,497, 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 $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $700.

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