Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 12, 2026
Average rent in
Newton, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Newton
$800/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Newton is $800 per month as of November 2026. This is 58% below the national average rent, or $1,100 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Newton
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Newton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Newton, IA
Average rent prices in Newton have decreased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 16% 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, IA
Rent prices in Newton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Newton is $725, whereas a house costs $1,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Newton run $761 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $925.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,150 |  8% | - | |
1 bedroom | $850 | No Change | 21% | |
2 bedroom | $922 | 5% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,040 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | 100% | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Newton, IA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $725 | No Change | 19% | |
Condos | $980 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,295 | 10% | 1% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last year
21%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$922
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,040
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
100%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Newton, IA.
Apartments
Average rent
$725
Last year
19%
Condos
Average rent
$980
Houses
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
1%
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.
How does rent in Newton, IA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Newton and Ames by all bedroom counts and property types.
Newton
58%lower than the national median
46%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Newton, IA is 22% lower than the median rent in Ames, IA.
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$1,025
15%$1,420
2%$999
$1,300
8%$980
1%$825
7%$1,040
17%$1,371
7%$1,412
10%$825
1%$1,800
9%$1,350
8%Discover rentals in Newton, IA
2h ago
500 E 17th St S, Newton, IA 50208
2 beds
1 bath
$795
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
305 E 25th St S, Newton, IA 50208
2 beds
1 bath
$795
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
220 E 28th St N, Newton, IA 50208
2–3 beds
2 baths
$805–$945
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1702 W 4th St N, Newton, IA 50208
3 beds
1 bath
$1,040
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Newton
3 beds
3 baths
$1,945
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.House for rent
Available Dec 19
5d+ ago
House for rent in Newton
2 beds
2 baths
$1,295
Price dropped $100Fees 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.House for rent
5d+ ago
320 W 3rd St N, Newton, IA 50208
2 beds
2 baths
$1,250
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Newton
1426 1st Ave E #5B, Newton, IA 50208
1 bed
1 bath
$700
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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 12
5h ago
315 1st St S, Newton, IA 50208
1 bed
1 bath
$625
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.Apartment for rent
2h ago
500 E 17th St S, Newton, IA 50208
2 beds
1 bath
$795
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1702 W 4th St N, Newton, IA 50208
3 beds
1 bath
$1,040
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
527 1st Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$550–$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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Newton
2 beds
1 bath
$999
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Newton
2 beds
1 bath
$999
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Newton
2 beds
1 bath
$999
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
701 N 2nd Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
1 bed
1 bath
$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.Apartment for rent
2h ago
500 E 17th St S, Newton, IA 50208
2 beds
1 bath
$795
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
220 E 28th St N, Newton, IA 50208
2–3 beds
2 baths
$805–$945
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Newton
2 beds
2 baths
$1,295
Price dropped $100Fees 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.House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Newton, IA
Quick answers to common questions about the Newton rental market.
How much is rent in Newton?
The average rent in Newton is $800 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Newton?
Average rent prices in Newton have decreased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 16% since last year.
How does Newton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Newton is 58% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,100 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 $32,000/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).