Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Average rent in
Newton, MA

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Newton, MA is $3,600. This is +89%, or $1,700, higher than the national average.

$2.38

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,600

increased by9%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

201

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Newton, MA is $3,600. This is +89%, or $1,700, higher than the national average.

$2.38

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
32%
34%
16%
14%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

72%
28%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Newton, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Newton, MA have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 9% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Newton, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Newton, MA is $3,600. A 1-bedroom apartment in Newton, MA costs about $2,600 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,300. Houses for rent in Newton, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,750.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,400

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$3,200

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$4,000

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$5,400

6%

15%

Studio

$2,500

2%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,400

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

15%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Newton, MA, 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.

Compare rent prices in Newton, MA to other cities

Median rent prices in Newton, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Boston, MA.

Newton

Median rent price$3,600
increased by89%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,300
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Newton, MA is 9% higher than the median rent in Boston, MA.

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Discover rentals in Newton, MA

1011 Washington Street Unit 2 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

6.5

Good

1011 Washington Street Unit 2

1011 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02460

1 bed

1 bath

$915

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Apartment for rent

One & Two Willow Creek - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8.5

Very good

One & Two Willow Creek

57201 Watertown Street, Newton, MA 02458

2 beds

2 baths

$1,485

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

5 Charlesbank Road #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Newton Corner apartment for rent in Newton

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 1

113-115 Withington Road #113 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Newtonville house for rent in Newton

113-115 Withington Rd Newton, MA 02460

113-115 Withington Road #113, Newton, MA 02460

3 beds

1 bath

$2,695

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

Available Sep 16

15 Pennsylvania Avenue #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Newton Upper Falls condo for rent in Newton

Condominium - Newton, MA

15 Pennsylvania Avenue #1, Newton, MA 02464

3 beds

1 bath

$2,800

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

1876 Washington Street #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Auburndale apartment for rent in Newton

3 beds

1 bath

$2,800

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 1

23 Saint James Ter ## 25 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Newton Corner house for rent in Newton

3 beds

1 bath

$2,900

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

28 Woodward Street #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Newton Highlands apartment for rent in Newton

3 beds

2 baths

$2,950

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1