Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Newton, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Newton rent stands today
Newton, MA rent slipped 2.6% year over year, with a current median of $3,500/month. Renters today are paying $7 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Vs. national rents
Newton runs roughly 1.8× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among the pricier metro areas for renters. The market offers 205 total rentals, with apartments comprising the majority of inventory.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Newton rent for about $2,175/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,650/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,900/month. Larger units cost more, with 3-bedrooms at $4,100/month and 4+ bedrooms at $5,225/month, matching the median for houses.
Median rent
Median rent in Newton
$3,500/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Newton is $3,500 per month as of September 2026. This is 84% above the national average rent, or $1,600 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Newton
205
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 3% 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 $5,225. 1-bedroom apartments in Newton run $2,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,175 | 3% | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $2,650 |  1% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $2,900 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $4,100 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $5,225 | 4% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Auburndale | $2,600 | |
Chestnut Hill | $4,347 | |
Newton Corner | $2,800 | |
Newton Highlands | $3,899 | |
Newtonville | $3,587 | |
Nonantum | $3,499 | |
Oak Hill | $5,300 | |
Thompsonville | $4,950 | |
Waban | $4,195 | |
West Newton | $3,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,400 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,537 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,225 | 7% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,200 | 37% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,175
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,225
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
Thompsonville
Average rent
$4,950
Newtonville
Average rent
$3,587
Newton Corner
Average rent
$2,800
Nonantum
Average rent
$3,499
Auburndale
Average rent
$2,600
Chestnut Hill
Average rent
$4,347
Oak Hill
Average rent
$5,300
West Newton
Average rent
$3,000
Newton Highlands
Average rent
$3,899
Waban
Average rent
$4,195
Apartments
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,537
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$5,225
Last 30 days
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
37%
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
84%higher than the national median
79%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Newton, MA is 3% higher than the median rent in Boston, MA.
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Discover rentals in Newton, MA
5d+ ago
Newton Upper Falls apartment for rent in Newton
254 Elliot St #1, Newton, MA 02464
Studio
0 baths
$275
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ 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
5d+ 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
13h ago
Auburndale condo for rent in Newton
2 beds
1 bath
$2,675
$2,146
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
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
$10,999
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Newton Highlands apartment for rent in Newton
4 beds
3.5 baths
$10,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
4d ago
Newtonville apartment for rent in Newton
302 Cabot St #1, Newton, MA 02460
5 beds
3.5 baths
$10,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
20h ago
Verified
20 Watertown St, Newton, MA 02472
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,974–$4,539
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
8m ago
Verified
160 Boylston St, Newton, MA 02467
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,040–$6,290
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
28 Austin St #976, Newton, MA 02460
Studio
1 bath
$1,920
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
160 Boylston St #1892A, Newton, MA 02467
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,320–$7,430
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
8m ago
Verified
160 Boylston St, Newton, MA 02467
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,040–$6,290
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
160 Boylston St #1892A, Newton, MA 02467
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,320–$7,430
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
20h ago
Verified
20 Watertown St, Newton, MA 02472
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,974–$4,539
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
20h ago
Verified
20 Watertown St, Newton, MA 02472
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,974–$4,539
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
8m ago
Verified
160 Boylston St, Newton, MA 02467
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,040–$6,290
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
28 Austin St #976, Newton, MA 02460
Studio
1 bath
$1,920
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
160 Boylston St #1892A, Newton, MA 02467
3 beds
2 baths
$7,430
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
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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 $3,500 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Newton?
Average rent prices in Newton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Newton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Newton is 84% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,600 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Newton?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Newton are Auburndale ($2,600/mo), Newton Corner ($2,800/mo), and West Newton ($3,000/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Newton?
To comfortably afford rent in Newton, you'd need to earn approximately $140,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Newton?
May offers the best rental deals in Newton, with prices running about 10% lower than September's peak rates. December is the least competitive month with lower demand, while April sees the highest competition among renters.
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).