Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Newton Center Neighborhood of Newton, MA from $900 (41 Rentals)

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The Chestnut Hill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Chestnut Hill

219 Commonwealth AveChestnut Hill, MA 02467
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160 Boylston StChestnut Hill, MA 02467
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Newton Center, Newton, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Newton Center Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lincoln Street ApartmentsA1M1BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newton Center, MA

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Newton Center area is the $0.29 price per square foot 54 Tremont St Model at 54 Tremont St, Unit 2 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Newton Center apartment is the 54 Tremont St Model at 54 Tremont St, Unit 3 starting at $2,900 with a $0.29 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's 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.
54 Tremont St, Unit 254 Tremont St3BR,1BA$0.29
54 Tremont St, Unit 354 Tremont St3BR,1BA$0.29
151 Nonantum St, Unit 1151 Nonantum St3BR,1BA$0.30
122 Nonantum St, Unit 1122 Nonantum St3BR,1BA$0.30
46 Tremont St, Unit 246 Tremont St3BR,1BA$0.29
36 Tremont St, Unit 336 Tremont St2BR,1BA$0.28
70 Brayton Rd, Unit 170 Brayton Rd3BR,1BA$0.30
283 Lowell Ave, Unit 1283 Lowell Ave2BR,1BA$0.27
9 Tip Top St, Unit 99 Tip Top St3BR,2BA$0.30
40 Tremont St, Unit 140 Tremont St3BR,1BA$0.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Newton Center, Newton, MA

Ranked #8

Among neighborhoods in Newton, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Newton Center Neighborhood in Newton, MA

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Newton Center Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Newton Center?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Newton Center is under $2,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Newton Center?

The cheapest apartment in Newton Center is Lincoln Street Apartments which is listed at $2,200, while the average apartment in Newton Center costs $6,925.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Newton Center?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11 regular apartments in Newton Center that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Newton Center?

Cheap apartments in Newton Center have an average cost of $470 which is $6,455 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Newton Center.

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