Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
Newton, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Newton

$1,350/mo

decreased by29%

vs previous year

The average rent in Newton is $1,350 per month as of October 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.

$1.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Newton

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Newton rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Newton, AL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Newton, AL

Average rent prices in Newton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 29% since last year.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Newton, AL

Rent prices in Newton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Newton is $937, whereas a house costs $1,575. 1-bedroom apartments in Newton run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$3,790

-

88%

1 bedroom

$675

No Change

12%

2 bedroom

$1,250

-

75%

3 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

21%

4 bedroom

$2,250

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$3,790

Last year

88%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$675

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last year

75%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

The table above reflects average rent prices in Newton, AL, 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.

How does rent in Newton, AL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Newton and Chipley by all bedroom counts and property types.

Newton

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,275
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Newton, AL is 6% higher than the median rent in Chipley, FL.

Discover rentals in Newton, AL

271 Bonner Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Newton

3 beds

3 baths

$1,650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
847 Windmill Rd #NA - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Newton

847 Windmill Rd #NA, Newton, AL 36352

4 beds

2 baths

$2,300

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Newton, AL

Quick answers to common questions about the Newton rental market.

How much is rent in Newton?

The average rent in Newton is $1,350 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Newton?

Average rent prices in Newton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 29% since last year.

How does Newton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Newton is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Newton?

To comfortably afford rent in Newton, you'd need to earn approximately $54,000/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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