Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Average rent in
Newton, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Newton
$1,040/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Newton is $1,040 per month as of August 2026. This is 46% below the national average rent, or $885 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Newton
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Newton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Newton, IA
Average rent prices in Newton have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $999, whereas a house costs $1,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Newton run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $750 | No Change | 14% | |
1 bedroom | $992 | 13% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,025 |  4% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,040 | 4% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,095 | 106% | - |
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 | $999 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,100 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$750
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$992
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,040
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
106%
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
$999
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
4%
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
46%lower than the national median
50%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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$970
16%$1,450
2%$1,029
$1,200
2%$997
7%$850
1%$695
9%$1,747
26%$1,431
7%$850
20%$1,850
3%$1,375
Discover rentals in Newton, IA
5h ago
Apartment for rent in Newton
603 E 2nd St S #2, Newton, IA 50208
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 19
5d+ ago
500 E 17th St S, Newton, IA 50208
2 beds
1 bath
$795–$895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
220 E 28th St N, Newton, IA 50208
2–3 beds
2 baths
$805–$945
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1702 W 4th St N, Newton, IA 50208
3 beds
1 bath
$1,040
Apartment for rent
1d ago
320 W 3rd St N, Newton, IA 50208
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Newton
905 E 8th St S #1, Newton, IA 50208
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
House for rent
Available Sep 12
5d+ ago
House for rent in Newton
603 E 8th St S #NA, Newton, IA 50208
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
$1,100
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 3
5d+ ago
House for rent in Newton
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,100
House for rent
Available Jul 31
1d ago
1702 W 4th St N, Newton, IA 50208
3 beds
1 bath
$1,040
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Apartment for rent in Newton
603 E 2nd St S #2, Newton, IA 50208
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 19
17h ago
House for rent in Newton
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
$995
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
320 W 3rd St N, Newton, IA 50208
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Newton
3 beds
1 bath
$1,040
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Newton
3 beds
1 bath
$1,040
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Newton
2 beds
1 bath
$999
Apartment for rent
1d ago
701 N 2nd Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1702 W 4th St N, Newton, IA 50208
3 beds
1 bath
$1,040
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Newton
3 beds
1 bath
$1,040
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Newton
3 beds
1 bath
$1,040
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Apartment for rent in Newton
603 E 2nd St S #2, Newton, IA 50208
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 19
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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 $1,040 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Newton?
Average rent prices in Newton have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Newton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Newton is 46% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $885 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 $42,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Newton?
Based on our current listings, 29% of Newton rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 7 pet-friendly apartments each month across the city's average inventory of 24 units.
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).