Last updated on June 22, 2026

Average rent in
Emerson College, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Newton

$3,795/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Newton is $3,795 per month as of June 2026. This is 95% above the national average rent, or $1,845 more per month.

$3.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Newton

1,022

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Newton rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Emerson College, MA

Average rent prices in Newton have decreased by 1% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Emerson College, MA

Rent prices in Newton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Newton is $3,775, whereas a house costs $4,717. 1-bedroom apartments in Newton run $3,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,413.

Listings

Studio

$2,819

-

4%

1 bedroom

$3,495

-

1%

2 bedroom

$4,400

-

3%

3 bedroom

$5,500

-

2%

4 bedroom

$7,200

-

7%

Studio

Average rent

$2,819

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,495

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,400

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,200

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Emerson College, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Emerson College, MA

100 Hudson St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Boston apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$2,450

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

186 Bowdoin St #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Beacon Hill apartment for rent in Boston

3 beds

1 bath

$3,400

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 29

230 W 5th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

D Street - West Broadway apartment for rent in Boston

APARTMENT - Boston, MA

230 W 5th St #2, Boston, MA 02127

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,550

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

235 High St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Boston condo for rent in Boston

4 beds

1 bath

$4,300

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Emerson College, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Newton rental market.

How much is rent in Newton?

The average rent in Newton is $3,795 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Newton?

Average rent prices in Newton have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Newton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Newton is 95% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,845 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Newton?

To comfortably afford rent in Newton, you'd need to earn approximately $152,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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