Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 10, 2025

Average rent in
Newton, IA

Last updated on November 10, 2025

Last updated on November 10, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Newton, IA is $950. This is -51%, or $970, lower than the national average.

$1.02

average price per square foot

Median rent

$950

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

16

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Newton, IA is $950. This is -51%, or $970, lower than the national average.

$1.02

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

27%
65%
4%
4%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

Households

66%
34%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Newton, IA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Newton, IA have increased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 4% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Newton, IA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Newton, IA is $909. A 1-bedroom apartment in Newton, IA costs about $700 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $900. Houses for rent in Newton, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,895.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$865

No Change

14%

2 bedroom

$937

1%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,663

13%

56%

4 bedroom

$2,295

No Change

44%

Studio

$730

5%

48%

Studio

Average rent

$730

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

48%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$865

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$937

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,663

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

56%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last year

44%

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

Compare rent prices in Newton, IA to other cities

Median rent prices in Newton, IA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Ames, IA.

Newton

Median rent price$950
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Newton, IA is 21% lower than the median rent in Ames, IA.

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603 E 3rd St S #3 - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

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Apartment for rent

Available Sep 10

Walnut Creek Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Walnut Creek Apartments

500 E 17th St S, Newton, IA 50208

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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4d ago

8.8

Very good

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609 1st St S, Newton, IA 50208

3 beds

1 bath

$1,010

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5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Walnut Pointe

1702 W 4th St N, Newton, IA 50208

3 beds

1 bath

$1,010

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609 E 14th St N #NA - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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609 E 14th St N #NA, Newton, IA 50208

4 beds

3 baths

$1,500

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Available Dec 1