Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Newton, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Newton rent stands today
Newton, MA rent rose 6.5% year over year, with a current median of $3,514/month. Renters today are paying $254 more per month on average than last year, with rent holding near the recent peak from February 2026.
Vs. national rents
Newton rents are 82.1% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median. This places Newton among the priciest metros for renters seeking suburban options near Boston, MA.
Price ranges
Studios in Newton sit around $2,300/month, 1-bedrooms at $2,500/month, and 2-bedrooms at $3,100/month. Larger units rise to $4,300/month for 3-bedrooms and $5,200/month for 4+ bedrooms, with 3-bedroom rents marking a key point in the range.
Price ranges
Houses rent at a median of $4,795/month compared to $3,400/month for apartments, reflecting the spread between property types in Newton's rental market. Apartments make up 69.0% of total rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Newton
$3,514/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Newton is $3,514 per month as of July 2026. This is 82% above the national average rent, or $1,584 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Newton
223
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Newton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Newton, MA
Average rent prices in Newton have remained the same 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, MA
Rent prices in Newton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Newton is $3,400, whereas a house costs $4,795. 1-bedroom apartments in Newton run $2,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,300 |  1% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $2,500 | 3% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $3,100 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $4,300 | No Change | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $5,200 | 1% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Auburndale | $2,650 | |
Chestnut Hill | $4,100 | |
Newton Corner | $2,900 | |
Newton Highlands | $3,723 | |
Newtonville | $3,554 | |
Nonantum | $3,987 | |
Oak Hill | $5,655 | |
Thompsonville | $4,177 | |
Waban | $3,900 | |
West Newton | $3,450 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,400 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,600 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $4,795 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,062 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
Thompsonville
Average rent
$4,177
Newton Corner
Average rent
$2,900
Newtonville
Average rent
$3,554
Nonantum
Average rent
$3,987
Auburndale
Average rent
$2,650
Oak Hill
Average rent
$5,655
Newton Highlands
Average rent
$3,723
Waban
Average rent
$3,900
Chestnut Hill
Average rent
$4,100
West Newton
Average rent
$3,450
Apartments
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$4,795
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,062
Last 30 days
3%
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.
How does rent in Newton, MA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Newton and Boston by all bedroom counts and property types.
Newton
82%higher than the national median
76%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Newton, MA is 4% higher than the median rent in Boston, MA.
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Discover rentals in Newton, MA
3h ago
Newtonville apartment for rent in Newton
1011 Washington St #C, Newton, MA 02460
1 bed
1 bath
$900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3h ago
Newtonville apartment for rent in Newton
1011 Washington St #D, Newton, MA 02460
1 bed
1 bath
$950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3h ago
Newtonville apartment for rent in Newton
1011 Washington St #B, Newton, MA 02460
1 bed
1 bath
$950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3h ago
Newtonville apartment for rent in Newton
1011 Washington St #F, Newton, MA 02460
1 bed
1 bath
$950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Newtonville house for rent in Newton
5 beds
8 baths
$22,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Waban house for rent in Newton
5 beds
4.5 baths
$15,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Oak Hill apartment for rent in Newton
5 beds
4.5 baths
$12,000
$11,500
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
200 Estate Dr, Newton, MA 02467
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,785–$10,805
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
20 Watertown St, Newton, MA 02472
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,129–$4,969
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
160 Boylston St, Newton, MA 02467
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,045–$6,595
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
160 Boylston St #3731A, Newton, MA 02467
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,855–$7,100
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2h ago
2 Los Angeles St, Newton, MA 02458
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,362–$6,629
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 30
4h ago
Verified
160 Boylston St, Newton, MA 02467
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,045–$6,595
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
20 Watertown St, Newton, MA 02472
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,129–$4,969
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
160 Boylston St #3731A, Newton, MA 02467
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,855–$7,100
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 20
1d ago
Verified
20 Watertown St, Newton, MA 02472
2 beds
2 baths
$3,784–$4,969
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
160 Boylston St, Newton, MA 02467
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,045–$6,595
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
160 Boylston St #3731A, Newton, MA 02467
3 beds
2 baths
$7,100
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2h ago
2 Los Angeles St, Newton, MA 02458
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,343–$6,629
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 30
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Frequently asked questions for Newton, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Newton rental market.
How much is rent in Newton?
The average rent in Newton is $3,514 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Newton?
Average rent prices in Newton have remained the same 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 82% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,584 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Newton?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Newton are Auburndale ($2,650/mo), Newton Corner ($2,900/mo), and West Newton ($3,450/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Newton?
To comfortably afford rent in Newton, you'd need to earn approximately $141,000/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 Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Newton average around $2,530/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,200/month.
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).