Last updated on August 20, 2026

Average rent in
Newton, KS

Median rent

Median rent in Newton

$897/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Newton is $897 per month as of August 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,027 less per month.

$0.94

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Newton

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Newton rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $985, whereas a house costs $972. 1-bedroom apartments in Newton run $550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $875.

Listings

Studio

$550

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$745

15%

7%

2 bedroom

$885

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,550

12%

19%

4 bedroom

$1,697

29%

32%

Studio

Average rent

$550

1 bedroom

Average rent

$745

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$885

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,697

Last 30 days

29%

Last year

32%

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$897
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Newton, KS is 46% lower than the median rent in Andover, KS.

Discover rentals in Newton, KS

304 Se 5th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Newton

House for rent

425 Sw 3rd St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Newton

2 beds

1 bath

$825

$775

Price drop

House for rent

301 Sw 3rd St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Newton

$1,550 - 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom House In Newton

301 Sw 3rd St #NA, Newton, KS 67114

4 beds

2 baths

$1,550

House for rent

Available Aug 17

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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 $897 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Newton?

Average rent prices in Newton have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Newton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Newton is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,027 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 $36,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

January offers the most favorable pricing in Newton, with rents running about 24% lower than the peak season in November.

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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