Last updated on May 20, 2026

Average rent in
Newton, KS

Median rent

Median rent in Newton

$850/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Newton is $850 per month as of May 2026. This is 56% below the national average rent, or $1,099 less per month.

$0.98

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Newton

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Newton rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Newton, KS

Average rent prices in Newton have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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, KS

Rent prices in Newton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Newton is $862, whereas a house costs $875. 1-bedroom apartments in Newton run $675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $875.

Listings

Studio

$595

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$745

4%

20%

2 bedroom

$862

4%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,500

12%

29%

4 bedroom

$1,845

29%

49%

Studio

Average rent

$595

1 bedroom

Average rent

$745

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$862

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

29%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,845

Last 30 days

29%

Last year

49%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Newton, KS, 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, KS compare to other cities?

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

Newton

Median rent price$850
decreased by56%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,612
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Newton, KS is 47% lower than the median rent in Andover, KS.

Discover rentals in Newton, KS

107 East 6th St. - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

7.1

Very good

107 East 6th St.

107 E 6th St, Newton, KS 67114

3 beds

0 baths

$600

Condo for rent

Available May 19

207 W 2nd St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Newton

2 beds

1 bath

$825

$775

Price drop

House for rent

617 E 9th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Newton

House for rent

419 E 6th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

419 E 6th St

419 E 6th St, Newton, KS 67114

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Newton, KS

Quick answers to common questions about the Newton rental market.

How much is rent in Newton?

The average rent in Newton is $850 per month as of May 16, 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 1% since last year.

How does Newton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Newton is 56% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,099 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 $34,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Newton, KS rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $630 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $810 monthly. These figures represent the current market across all available properties in the city.

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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