Average Rent in Newton, IA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Newton, IA

Average rent prices in Newton have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $985, whereas a house costs $1,475. 1-bedroom apartments in Newton run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $895.


Studio	$645	No Change	12%
1 bedroom	$795	9%	16%
2 bedroom	$999	3%	6%
3 bedroom	$1,299	1%	40%
4 bedroom	$2,200	106%	41%

				Listings
Apartments	$985	4%	No Change
Houses	$1,475	3%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$645

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$795

Last 30 days

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$999

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,299

Last 30 days

Last year

40%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

106%

Last year

41%

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

Median rent price$1,032

47%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$965

51%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Newton, IA is 7% higher than the median rent in Ames, IA.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$965

$1,375

$999

$1,200

$995

$800

$761

$1,475

$1,495

$850

$1,850

$1,360

Discover rentals in Newton, IA

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Walnut Creek Apartments

500 E 17th St S, Newton, IA 50208

2 beds

1 bath

$795–$895

Apartment for rent

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Newton

802 1st Ave E #B, Newton, IA 50208

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 23

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Newton

1676 S 15th Ave W, Newton, IA 50208

2 beds

1 bath

$999

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Newton

1022 1st Ave W #2, Newton, IA 50208

2 beds

1 bath

$999

House for rent

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Walnut Pointe

1702 W 4th St N, Newton, IA 50208

3 beds

1 bath

$1,040

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Newton

1016 1st Ave W #1, Newton, IA 50208

3 beds

1 bath

$1,040

House for rent

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Newton

720 1st St S, Newton, IA 50208

3 beds

1 bath

$1,040

Apartment for rent

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Newton

820 1st Ave E #A, Newton, IA 50208

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 23

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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 $1,032 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Newton?

Average rent prices in Newton have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Newton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Newton is 47% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $917 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 $41,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Newton?

The median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Newton, IA is $915, while for a two-bedroom apartment, it's $889.

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).