Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Newton Neighborhood of Newton, MA from $1,100 (57 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the West Newton area of Newton.

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West Newton, Newton, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Newton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Newton area of Newton, MA is a Studio unit found at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term priced from $1,150. Currents on the Charles has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,209. Here are the most affordable West Newton apartments for rent in Newton, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short TermFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Currents on the CharlesOne Bedroom A1A-MMR1BR,1BA$2,209
ReNew WalthamApex1BR,1BA$2,230
The Point at WalthamA1D (Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$2,342
Newton GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Newton, MA

As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Newton area is the $0.54 price per square foot 2044 Beacon St Model at 2044 Beacon St, Unit 2 in the in the Wellesley Hills neighborhood starting from $5,400. The second greatest value West Newton apartment is the 283 Lowell Ave Model at 283 Lowell Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,700 with a $0.27 price per square foot in the Thompsonville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Newton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2044 Beacon St, Unit 22044 Beacon St4BR,4BA$0.54
283 Lowell Ave, Unit 1283 Lowell Ave2BR,1BA$0.27
1383 Washington St, Unit #31383 Washington St3BR,1BA$0.36
21 Kippy Dr, Unit 2121 Kippy Dr3BR,2BA$0.34
1383 Washington St, Unit 31383 Washington St3BR,1BA$0.36
1383 Washington St, Unit 31383 Washington St3BR,1BA$0.36
1383 Washington St, Unit 31383 Washington St3BR,1BA$0.36
22 Elm St, Unit 2222 Elm St2BR,1BA$1.18
444 Lowell Ave, Unit 2444 Lowell Ave5BR,2BA$2.00
934 Watertown St, Unit #2934 Watertown St2BR,1BA$1.70

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Newton, Newton, MA

Ranked #7

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 West Newton Neighborhood in Newton, MA

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

33 / 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 West Newton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Newton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Newton is under $2,399.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Newton is Currents on the Charles which is listed at $2,209, while the average apartment in West Newton costs $8,850.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Newton?

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 6 regular apartments in West Newton 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 West Newton?

Cheap apartments in West Newton have an average cost of $372 which is $8,478 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Newton.

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